Ready to liven up your space? Using a pattern is an easy and creative way to add flavor to a room; a well-chosen and well placed piece can spark a whole different vibe. Sophisticated, vintage, homey, calm. Patterns, by their very nature, are aesthetically harmonious to the human mind, and have been used in decoration […]
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Mar
Mar
Spring is officially upon us–what better time to bring a little color into your life? And what better way to do it than with the distinctive gradient fade of the ombré style? It isn’t just for cakes and red carpet hair hairstyles! Ombré doesn’t belong to any one type of decor, and it isn’t limited […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
Rococo Inspired Furniture: Modern Flair with an 18th Century Twist
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Feb
Feb
Complex, whimsical, and with a name that is just generally fun to say, rococo is a style that’s hard to ignore. It combines light colors, asymmetry, and graceful swirls in order to draw out a witty playfulness that many modern styles lack. Popularized in the early 18th century, the influences of rococo design and architecture is still in […]
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Feb
Feb
Sometimes you want to go low-key. Sometimes you want demure decor that blends together seamlessly, never overtly announcing itself. And sometimes you want decor that makes itself known. Decor that shouts. If you’re looking for the latter–sumptuous and unrestrained–look no further than Polrey, makers of antique replicas and statement furniture. With factory locations in the […]
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Medieval Decor: Make History Repeat Itself
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Feb
Feb
What comes to mind when you hear the words Medieval or Gothic? Cathedrals and castles and times long past, most likely. Or possibly you just remember that history credit in undergrad, with lectures on mad kings and 100 year wars and crop rotation. Whatever the case, medieval architecture and design is incredibly iconic. It comprises towering spires and […]
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Jan
Jan
The weathered, pre-distressed look has been making the rounds for awhile now, and from a glance at the red carpet it’s not going away anytime soon. Whether it’s torn jeans, frayed coats, or scuffed boots, distressed styles bring out a vintage, old-world feel, and homewares are no different. Guild Master is an acclaimed manufacturer in […]
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Five Stylish Magazine Racks To Help You Declutter Your Living Room
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Feb
Feb
I have something of a magazine problem. It’s not that I have too many magazine subscriptions, but that the magazines I do get tend to pile up unfortunately and in unsightly places. To me, there’s almost no kind of clutter worse than piled up magazines, mail, and newspapers. To stop it from building up, I […]
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May
May
A leather couch is a piece that serves as a stately, beautiful addition to your home. Yet, with time as you enjoy using it, the leather couch that was the centerpiece of your living room can get faded and dull, taking away from the overall look of your room. As you look at your investment […]
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Five Simple And Affordable Ways To Add Color To Your Living Room
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Jun
Jun
I’ve spoken a little bit before about infusing a kitchen with bright, vibrant color. Many of the same rules apply when doing the same for a living room, but often the process is much easier. Where kitchens are primarily composed of permanent fixtures, living spaces are full of furniture and decor that are easily changed, […]
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