Historic home consulting
Your historic home deserves someone who's been there
Good Rest Design helps homeowners navigate the real work of historic renovation — ideas, honest budgets, and the right people for the job.
What I do
Renovation is complicated. I make it less so.
Historic homes need a different kind of help — someone who understands old buildings, knows what things actually cost, and can bring the right professionals together around a clear plan.
01
Renovation Consulting
From a single room to a whole-house project, I help you make decisions that respect the building's history while making it work for how you actually live.
02
Budget & Planning
I'll help you build a realistic, honest budget — and keep it. No surprises, no scope creep. Just a clear picture of what the project will take before you commit.
03
Project Guidance
Already mid-project and feeling lost? I step in as a steady, experienced voice — helping you navigate decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and stay true to what the house deserves.
We were terrified of getting it wrong. She understood that from the very first conversation and never let us forget what we were trying to protect.
E. & W. Forsythe·Berkshire County, MA
A little about me
I renovated my own 1892 home. Now I help others do the same.
Good Rest is the name of my own home — an 1892 historic house in Morristown, NJ that I spent years renovating from the inside out. That experience is where this business began.
I know what it feels like to care deeply about a building and not want to get it wrong. That's the perspective I bring to every project I take on.
Ready to talk about your home?
Whether you have a clear plan or just a feeling that something needs to change, I'd love to hear about your space. Start with a free 20-minute call.