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Mudroom Madness - Design the Ultimate Entry Room
Mudrooms are a common solution in rural areas, but even a suburbanite can appreciate them. If you aren’t sure what a mudroom is, a mudroom can be summed up as a small room that serves as a transition point between the entryway and the living space. In other words, it’s the gateway from outdoors to […] -
A Touch of Elegance
When we hear the word “elegance,” we usually think of formal and fancy. However, that’s not what it really means at all--well, at least not entirely. When we talk about elegance in home design we are simply referring to style and neatness. It’s sophistication without the flash. A polish or refinement, if you will. While […] -
Design Styles Defined: Farmhouse
At one time, rural locations, functional porches, and informal living spaces distinguished a home as farmhouse style. Over the years, however, farmhouse style has evolved into something bigger than anyone probably ever expected. Today, farmhouse style is more than just a way to decorate an interior--it has become an attitude and a way of life. […] -
Design Styles Defined: Eclectic
If you enjoy a visual mix of decor in your home or dislike everything being “matchy-matchy”, then the eclectic design style might be for you. Eclectic style is ideal for those who have more than one preferred decorating style. A certain confidence is broadcasted when it comes to an eclectic space because there is no […] -
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 […]