What’s one secret to a well-designed room? A great focal point! A focal point often set the tone and mood for a space–and, because it’s the first thing your eye sees upon entering, it’s important to get it right. Below are 5 suggestions for focal points that you can successfully build a room around. Putting […]
If you’re tired of the winter blues, it might be time to start thinking about transitioning the interior and exterior of your home to look a bit more spring-like. Getting a home ready for spring doesn’t actually take a lot of effort or a lot of money. In fact, sometimes all it takes is a […]
When decorating the interior of a home, texture often takes a backseat to color and pattern. While those two elements are important, they can’t quite stimulate the senses the way texture does. Textures add dimension and allow different elements to play off one another, which keeps the space from looking flat. Let’s look at some […]
If you haven’t given linen much thought, today is a great day to start. One of the oldest-known fibers to man, linen has so much to offer, yet it is often overlooked as a decorating fabric. Let’s take a closer look at what makes this fabric a perfect choice for the interior of your home. […]
It doesn’t matter whether your design style is traditional, modern, or something in between, an upholstered headboard is a crowning finish to any bedroom. Today, upholstered headboards are more available than they’ve ever been. While they can be bought ready-made, it’s relatively easy to upholster one on your own or have one custom made to […]
One pattern trend seen walking the runway earlier this year was polka dots. And while there’s no doubt we love a good polka dot pattern on apparel, they often get confined to children’s spaces or completely overlooked in a home. Why is that? Decorating with polka dots is fun! And, more importantly, incredibly stylish— especially […]
You don’t have to live by the ocean to get a coastal look for your home. Full of light, comfortable, and decked out in colors inspired by sand, sun, and sea, it’s no surprise the casual beauty of coastal design is becoming increasingly popular throughout homes today. The term coastal is actually a very broad […]
Since most of us aren’t interior designers by trade, it can be a struggle to find the right colors for your home. Sure, it’s easy to pinpoint the colors you love. Actually pulling them together into a scheme and decorating with color, whether for a single room or an entire house, however, is a whole […]
We live in a world full of demands, getting tugged each and every way by both the professional and personal aspects of our lives. Unfortunately, this often results in a lot of stress— so much in fact, that the American Psychological Association says chronic stress is becoming a public health crisis right here in our […]
Decorating a home is a very personal thing and while there are exceptions to many rules, other times, there are not. Ultimately, yes, it’s important that the appearance of your home makes you happy— but that doesn’t mean you can’t learn about some common pitfalls and home decor mistakes people struggle with in terms of […]
Window treatments come in a number of styles, colors, and patterns, making the process of choosing something a little overwhelming. If you ever find yourself in a window treatment dilemma, remember this: you can’t go wrong with sheers. Ever. Not only are sheer organza curtains timeless, but they are also extremely versatile for any space […]
A new year means a new you— and while making resolutions for yourself can sometimes be challenging, resolutions for your home don’t have to be. In fact, we’re going to make it a lot easier for you. Below are 5 home decorating resolutions you can make—and actually keep! Whether you incorporate one or all, doing […]
