Suite Dreams: 5 Easy Steps to a Luxurious Master Bedroom
Dear Arlene, I recently stayed at a really nice hotel. When I returned home, instead of being happy to be back in my own bed, I longed for the calming retreat that my hotel room delivered. It was classy, it was comfortable and it was…
Suite Dreams: 5 Easy Steps to a Luxurious Master Bedroom
Dear Arlene, I recently stayed at a really nice hotel. When I returned home, instead of being happy to be back in my own bed, I longed for the calming retreat that my hotel room delivered. It was classy, it was comfortable and it was…
Splish Splash in a Freestanding Bath
In recent weeks I visited the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles, CA and had such an incredible time looking at all the wonderful products and ideas that are out there for today’s interiors. I returned home to Kansas City thinking a great deal about…
Go Bold with Texture
Go bold with texture! One of the greatest things about using wall textures is the capability to stimulate a mood or dramatic feature in a room without having to alter the furnishings, flooring, or architectural details. Textured wall panels are a fun new way of…
Baby It’s Cold Outside – How Window Treatments Can Help Keep the Warmth Inside
Insulating Window treatments! We carry Hunter Douglas in our office because of their superior quality. They have a fabulous product called Duette Honey Comb shades. They are shaped in a particular way with an inner lining that creates air pockets to increase energy efficiency. To…
I’ve Got Some Great Ideas on Solutions for Your Flat Screen!
We all have TV’s, and as an interior designer, I am always coming up with solutions on integrating televisions in a space. Some of my clients want to showcase them all over the home and others prefer them to be hidden until in use. Luckily…
Christmas in July
It is hot, hot, hot outside but here at Design Connection, Inc. we are already thinking about the holidays. That’s right, in the design world we are beginning to focus on projects that need to be completed in time for the holidays. Good design takes…
What Makes a Comfy Chair?
What Makes A Comfy Chair? If I had to answer this question with one sentence I would say that – One Size Does Not Fit All! There are many beautiful furniture options out there and many people have a love at first sight reaction, when…
Life is Too Short to Paint the Walls Beige!
Ok, I admit, I have painted a couple of walls beige, but I brought in fabulous furniture, fabric and texture to create the drama in the room. When starting a project, you have to make a choice. Are your walls going to do the talking,…
From Traditional Furniture to a Fun and Colorful Bedroom
I would like to make a fresh start in my bedroom. I have always had traditional furniture and bedding, but, this time I want to create a fun, colorful bedroom. What are your suggestions? -Karen Stark Who said a bedroom had to be stuffy and…