Don’t let your Homeowners Association fool you; landscaping is as much of an art as interior design. More and more people are deciding that a lawn of flat grass is a tired tradition, and are increasingly embracing the blending of indoor/outdoor spaces. That means alternative lawns, more extensive outdoor decor and fixtures, and more thought […]
06
Jul
Jul
It’s easier than ever to make the picture-perfect bedroom of your dreams. However, the reality may not live up to the photos once you have to sleep there every night. Here’s a guide on how to make sure you choose the best bed components and add-ons worthy of a king (-sized mattress). What’s Your Mattress […]
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May
May
Ever feel like most sofas look the same? You’re not alone. In fact, while fabric and leather are still among the top upholstery choices for a sofa, there’s an unexpected third contender that’s been popular in recent years: velvet. Now, velvet of yesteryear was notoriously fussy – certainly not something you’d want to lounge or […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Sinks, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Medicine Cabinets, Showers
Don’t Feel Cornered: Utilizing Your Home’s Corner Space
08
May
May
Corners are a tricky-to-decorate but mandatory space in every home. Unless we start building all our homes to be curved (which would create a different problem!), you’ll always have several sharp angles in every room. That isn’t a bad thing inherently, but room corners tend to be darker than the rest of the room, and […]
Bedroom Ideas, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
Patterns and Palettes to Spruce Up Your Child’s Bedroom or Nursery
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Mar
Mar
While there is a popular trend of decorating a kid’s room or nursery in a neutral palette like grey or beige, which has many advantages and is worth your consideration, it can feel a bit boring. Some parents even argue it’s outright depressing for a child to live in. Wherever you side on the debate, […]
Bedroom Ideas, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Dining Room Furniture and Decor, Furnishing Ideas, Latest Trends
Viva Magenta! 2023 Pantone’s Color of the Year
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Feb
Feb
With the turn from 2022 to 2023, many interior designers wait in anticipation for word from Pantone. Pantone’s Color of the Year is always a hot topic, and 2023’s capitalizes on that buzz with its vividity. The Color of the Year is Viva Magenta 18-1750, a startling, in-your-face pink that punches through the multiverse not […]
Bathroom, Bedroom Ideas, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Flooring, Furnishing Ideas, Latest Trends, Outdoor Living
Sherwin-Williams 2023 Color of The Year Is Redend Point
22
Feb
Feb
As we really roll into the new year, every big paint company releases their trendy color of the year, and 2023 is no different. For Sherwin-Williams, this year’s big color is Redend Point (SW 9081) a creamy, rose-tinted brown. A more saturated blend of two colors that have been popular in recent years – beige […]
Appliances, Kitchen, Range Hoods
The Great Range Debate: Gas Versus Electric Versus Induction Cooktops
02
Feb
Feb
It’s an age-old debate: people swear by their cooktops, confident that they have the best type to cook with and the rest aren’t worth using. What can start as an office icebreaker with coworkers or simple family dinner can become a serious argument. Thankfully, we live in the internet age, where anyone can look up […]
Bedroom Ideas, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Latest Trends
Breaking Down the Patterns and Textures of Grandmillennial
02
Jan
Jan
We’ve talked before about grandmillennial style—now also referred to as “granny chic” since we last checked in—and how to know it when you see it. It’s a design sense and lifestyle that mixes hobbies and home living harmoniously. In shirking minimalism, granny chic can be difficult to decipher for outsiders due to its busy nature. […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Lighting, Bedroom Ideas, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Lighting
Room With a View: How To Maximize Your Natural Light
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Dec
Dec
Looking through interior design photos for inspiration for your own home, you’ve probably noticed that some rooms simply look more inviting than others. That certain special something is almost always good lighting. And not just “good” lighting, but organic. Sunlight is the “secret ingredient” and finishing touch to any well-designed room. If you have a […]