Decorating Gods vs. the Real World Interior Designs
There is an ongoing battle in the design world of trends vs. things you love. Many times we are shamed by decorating gods pushing trends and themes. You go back into your home and look at the things you love and wonder if you need…
Redesign or Staging, What’s the Difference?
Redesign is getting your home or space up to date. Staging prepares your home for sale. Redesign can range from rearranging your existing furniture to painting your walls. This maintains or expresses your personality throughout your home. This is can be used to keep your…
Use Wallpaper to Spice up a Space
Wallpaper is a great way to spice up a space. We use it mostly in bathrooms and dining rooms to add a pop of interest. Wallpapers come in many designs; we especially like the ones with metallic accents. The papers are of a high quality,…
Quick Fixes to Help Inspire Any Bedroom
You master bedroom represents your sanctuary, it is the room that helps you rest and relax after a hectic day. Many people neglect their bedroom and it is often the last to be redesigned. Here are some quick fixes to help inspire any bedroom. Keep…
Host and Hostess Seating
When creating a unique and special room you should consider using host and hostess chairs. Using host and hostess chairs helps lend a presence in any room of your home. These chairs can be used at the end of a dining table, or used as an…
Updating Your Staircase
Updating your staircase can be a great accent to your home. I recommend using an accent runner or carpet that compliments your existing flooring. This can be a pattern with multiple colors or a simple one color cut loop. Iron spindles are very much in…
Get the Correct Size of Furniture
Furniture placement is often very difficult. I always put a room into a scale drawing to see the relationship of pieces and what sizes look and feel the best. But what is most challenging is to make sure the sofa size is not too large…
Neutral Colors and Classic Pieces
Lately, people have been talking of nothing else but the economy. We have also been talking about it at our own office, both professionally and personally. I have never been about budget decorating, but about the value in doing design that is classic in styling….