Decorating with neutral base elements makes it simple to add color to you decor with easy-to-swap accent pieces. But often examples of this are pretty in-your-face; they highlight a single color in a very intense way that might not be the look you’re going for. So today, I want to take a look at this […]
If there’s one piece of design advice you hear over and over again it’s this: update your hardware. It’s tried and true, but so over-stated that it’s become tired and trite. Because, sure, updating your hardware is easy and inexpensive. But in most cases it also doesn’t make that big a difference. So why do […]
There’s one feature that’s almost-universal to the hotel experience, whether you’re staying somewhere budget-friendly or ultra-luxe: white sheets and comforters. Bleachable linens make it easy to keep your bedroom pristine-clean with minimal effort. But getting those utilitarian staples to feel homey can be a tougher task. I think this black and white bedroom by Studio […]
Midcentury modern design is making a comeback in a big way – and for more than one reason. Lots of the pieces you can now find replicas of in furniture stores? You can find the originals in a museum. When they were first designed almost a century ago, now-common pieces like the Eiffel chair were […]
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 […]
For one reason or another, many us have had to find ways to do more at home in recent years. Whether your work or school is more often remote than it used to be, your household has grown, you’ve taken up new hobbies, or just spend less time on the town than you used to, […]
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 […]
Modular, makeup-table style bathroom vanities have become one of the hottest options for master bathrooms over the last few years, and for a good reason. They’re easy to install, customizable in terms of size, style, and layout, and give you more functionality than you’d get from an oversized double vanity. That said, they won’t always […]
If you’re planning on redecorating, chances are you’ve spent a good amount of time browsing, scrolling, and flipping through pictures of all sorts of interiors to find the right look. But as easy as it is to find magazine-worthy rooms you love, it’s often quite hard to replicate them on your own. A good eye […]
Diving into the design world can be discouraging. Some of the most striking interiors are the result of huge budget projects done by dedicated professionals. Trying to mimic that level of decorating work – let alone coming up with something equivalent on your own – can be incredibly daunting. But even if you’re a decorating […]