Common Interior Design Mistakes
Interior design mistakes. Most of us – at least those of us who aren’t professional designers – have made at least one of them. We’re so well-intentioned when it comes to creating an inviting home. How does this happen? We accumulate things we like over time but...
Interior Design for a Baby Room That Will Grow With Your Child
What is more exhilarating than planning for the arrival of a sweet bundle of joy? Don’t let the excitement be overshadowed by stressing over his or her nursery. Finding an interior design for a baby room that will grow with your child just needs a little planning. ...
The Countertop Dilemma: Which One is Right for You?
The countertop is the workhorse of the kitchen. It needs to be strong. It needs to be durable. And it needs to be beautiful. But with SO many choices, how do you know which one is right for your kitchen? How Many Types of Countertops Are There? We’ve listed 12...
Anatomy of a Garage Makeover
(And Why You May Want to Hire an Interior Designer!) Contemplating a garage makeover? All too often, the garage is a catchall space, housing everything except a vehicle. Sporting goods, bicycles, tools of all kinds, yard equipment and anything else that doesn’t seem...
Kitchen Island or Kitchen Peninsula?
The kitchen is the heart of the home, so the decision between a kitchen island or peninsula affects how well it functions for your lifestyle. Today’s kitchens are everything spaces. The kitchen is the meal prep, schoolwork, home office, gathering, and entertainment...
4 Major Interior Design Styles Leaving in 2024
They say nothing lasts forever and it seems the moment has come for these four interior design styles to exit the building. Disclaimer: If any of these interior design styles truly speak to you, then by all means embrace them. Your home is your castle and should be...
Is Cottagecore Interior Design or Lifestyle?
Cottagecore is by definition an internet-driven lifestyle trend espousing the gratification of a return to a simpler, humbler time. It is by far not a new trend. This theme has been revisited often throughout history. Why Cottagecore Now? A Brief History This is...
The Enduring Appeal of Midcentury Modern
Over and over again we have heard that Midcentury Modern is on its way out. And yet … “Mid-century modern is not even a trend anymore — it’s the dominant aesthetic,’’ says architecture and design specialist Brad Dunning, curator of The Palm Springs Art Museum's...
Is it Vintage or Retro?
Vintage or retro: is there a difference and how does it affect your interior design choices? These are the questions we’ll cover in this article. What is Vintage? There are many nuanced definitions of the term, but they generally agree that overall vintage is...
Seasonal Home Decor Tips and Tricks
It’s spring and finally lightening up outside, prompting us to lighten up inside as well. Suddenly cozy feels oppressive. Can you accomplish a seasonal update without breaking the bank? Can seasonal home decor make the transition between them without creating a...