If you are planning to put your home on the market, it’s important that you have it staged properly. While that might seem like an unnecessary step in the process, having your home staged before selling can be invaluable! Benefits of Staging Your Home To help you determine if staging your home is worth the […]
When decorating a home, it can be challenging to decide on furniture. After all, there are so many options to choose from. Furthermore, what we like today might not be in style as long as we’d like. To minimize the stress and to get a good return on your investment, it’s a good idea to […]
Style. We all have some version of it whether it’s the clothes we wear, the car we drive, or the things we fill our home with. Sometimes, though, it can be hard to give our sense of style a specific name. When it comes to home decorating, however, knowing your decorating (design) style is important […]
It’s rare when a home decorating project is flawless. In fact, more often than not, there’s something you come across that you’d like to change but can’t. Maybe you’re faced with budget constraints or simply don’t have time for major construction. Or, maybe you’re a renter who simply isn’t allowed to modify certain things. Whatever […]
Unless you are a home decorator, the thought of using multiple fabrics in a space can be a little intimidating. It doesn’t have to be though. In fact, simply understanding some basic principles about mixing colors, patterns, and textures in your home can make it much easier to step outside the comfort zone of neutrals. […]
Pastels are often associated with kid spaces, but they can be the perfect addition to grown-up spaces, too. In fact, that childish reputation is a thing of the past. Pastels today can be found on just about anything, making it easy to have a space that ranges from playful to sophisticated whether they’re used as […]
Almost everyone dreams of owning a home. And once that dream becomes a reality, time and effort are put into making the house look beautiful. So what is it that makes some homes more attractive and stand apart from others? While there are many things that can make your home unique, oftentimes, it’s as simple […]
We decorate so many things in our home— fireplace mantels, shelves, bookcases, etc— but what about our accent tables? The flat surfaces of the console, coffee, and end tables in our spaces need some decorating style, too! But sometimes, it can be hard to make those random pieces look cohesive, rather than a clutter-collector. To […]
One decorating trend that will never go out of style is the use of patterns. From large, bold patterns to petite, inconspicuous ones, patterns are an integral part of home decorating and design that allow us to express our personalities, change decor with the seasons, and make a statement. The right patterns can anchor a […]
Installing beautiful drapery involves more than choosing fabric and narrowing down your preferred style. In fact, one overlooked component— or at least one that seems to rank less in importance— is hardware. Drapery hardware can make a huge difference in both the look and functionality of your window treatments, so it’s important to carefully consider […]
While Fashion Week may have looked a little different this year, it doesn’t mean that color wasn’t an integral part of it. Quite the opposite in fact. As expected, Pantone delivered their predictions of 10 standout colors, as well as 5 beautiful core classics that were expected to be seen in New York as […]
Let’s get one thing straight: there is no need to match all the wood tones in your home. Honestly, this was never meant to be a decorating rule — and for good reason. If everything within the space matches, nothing stands out and the room falls flat. The good news is that people are catching […]
