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 […]
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Aug
Aug
Good symmetry is one of the fundamentals of interior design. There’s something inherently pleasing about a room with a balanced feel to it; it’s an easy way to get a professional look without an advanced designer’s skill set. The flip side is that perfectly symmetrical spaces can often feel like too much of a good […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Latest Trends
Get The Look: Decorating With A Fail-Proof Blue And Gray Color Palette
08
Aug
Aug
For a lot of people, all-gray color schemes have worn out their welcome. After all, too much gray (especially if it’s all one shade) can quickly feel muddy and bland; am all-gray color scheme lacks the contrast you need to make your space feel interesting. But if you’re looking to test out your design muscles […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips
A Quick Guide To Vanity Paint Colors: Choosing A Look To Last
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Apr
Apr
Replacing a bathroom vanity is one of the biggest renovation projects you’ll face as a homeowner. And that’s not because it’s particularly difficult to do or (in the grand scheme of roof repairs and water heater replacements) even all that expensive. So what’s the big deal? Whatever vanity you choose will be with you for […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
Blue Bathroom Vanities: A 2020 Trend That’s Here To Stay
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Oct
Oct
As white cabinetry has started to fall from favor, designers and homeowners alike have been frantically trying to figure out the best new alternative. So far, there hasn’t been one clear answer: gray bathroom vanities have seen a big bump in popularity, and wood vanities are really gaining traction. Even black vanities have been getting […]
Bathroom, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
Color Trends 2020: Getting Down With Denim Accents
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Feb
Feb
Pantone’s color of the year for 2020 is Classic Blue, but while this bright, almost-primary blue is certainly taking the design world by storm, one unexpected cousin has stepped up to the plate as well: denim blue. Even as the debate rages on whether skinny jeans are still “in” and whether jeggings count as jeans, […]
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Jan
Jan
The Pantone color of the year gets a lot of press – in fact, it’s one of the few color predictions that gets broad attention outside of the design world. That said, Pantone is far from the only company with their finger on the pulse of home design trends, and color and palette predictions from […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
Showing Off Your Shadow: 2017 Interior Design Color Trends in Action
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Jan
Jan
So, you are all revved up for the 2017 decorating season. You know the trends, you’ve got your color palette all picked out, you know the Colors of the Year, possibly because you’ve perused these helpful guides. So where do you go from here? How do you implement these myriad great different styles? Especially if […]
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Jan
Jan
What’s this? Another color of the year? Well, yes and no. Benjamin Moore is a paint retailer, not a color institute, so their proposed trend of 2017 is more a marketing push than an aggregation of projected trends. It’s advertising. Still, I like the idea and their choice, and honestly, who put Pantone in charge […]
Bathroom, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Dining Room Furniture and Decor, Furnishing Ideas, Kitchen, Latest Trends
Black And White Decor (Part 2): Choosing The Right Room
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Jan
Jan
Bright, bold colors have been trending in the home, from assertive reds and oranges to emerald greens and this year’s radiant orchid from Pantone. So you might be surprised to learn that one of this year’s top color trends doesn’t actually use any color at all. A striking black and white decor is becoming a […]