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Design Styles Defined: Transitional Is The Perfect Mix of Traditional and Contemporary
Transitional design is perfect for those who appreciate the comfort and warmth of traditional design and the clean lines and sleekness of the contemporary look. Decorating in transitional style gives you the best of both without going to extremes--a meeting in the middle, so to speak. This blending of contemporary and conventional gives spaces a […] -
Virtual Interior Design: 5 Popular Services to Help Decorate Your Home
Designing rooms can be tricky. After all, for many of us, it can be hard to visualize what the end result will be. That’s where the professional comes into play — that interior designer or interior decorator who can flawlessly pull all the pieces together into one amazing picture. But, hiring a professional can cost […] -
Bringing Your Dated Home Into the 21st Century
Is your home dated, and in desperate need of a complete makeover? Do you wish you could give your home’s interior a fresh look without taking on a complete overhaul? If so, you’re certainly not alone. Life happens, and all too easily, home decorating can be put on the back burner. And then, when you […] -
5 Open Floor Plan Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Open-concept floor plans have gained quite a bit of popularity over the past several years, and with good reason. After all, an open-concept home encourages sociable living. While individual rooms would typically block residents of the home off from one another, open floor plans create a space where they can interact with one another much […] -
5 Popular Outdoor Living Design Trends for 2022
If we didn’t appreciate outdoor spaces before, it’s highly likely that we do now — especially, after so much pandemic time spent at home. And even though life is starting to feel a bit more normal again, we can’t ignore how those extra days and months of confinement made many of us very aware of […] -
What to Do (and What Not to Do) for a Fabulous Interior
As a homeowner, you have the power to decorate how you see fit. From colors to fabrics to accessories, your home is the place where your style and personality can shine through. After all, if you can’t create a space that truly reflects who you are, what’s the point? With that said, certain guidelines will […] -
The New and Improved Laundry Room
As you tackle your home improvement projects, don’t forget about the laundry room. Yes, the laundry room! Considering the amount of time one spends washing clothes each year, why would a room such as this be an afterthought when it comes to decorating? Gone are the days of a dark and dreary space for doing […] -
Lacking Decorating Inspiration? Here are 7 Places to Look To For Help
Coming up with decorating ideas for your home can sometimes feel like the equivalent of writer’s block. The good news is that there are a variety of places to look to for inspiration— some of which, you may never have considered. Here are 6 places to get you started. 1. Magazines Believe it or not, […] -
5 New Year's Resolutions for Your Home
These days, many of us are relying on our homes to provide just about everything: a place to eat, sleep, work, study, exercise, and of course, unwind. If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that home is important— and one that is both functional and comfortable is more essential than we ever realized. So, with a […] -
How to Achieve a Simple, Beautiful Japandi Design Style
It might be hard to envision Japan and Scandinavia having anything in common, but when it comes to design, they are more alike than you may think. In fact, they just might be the perfect hybrid. Meet Japandi, a not-so-old design style that’s getting a lot of new attention. What is Japandi Design Style? Japandi […]