With such an influx of homes on the market, it is amazing how many older homes are available at incredible prices. Some of these homes need just a little love to make them look wonderful. However, a lot of them need some serious rehab work, which can make your investment more of a process than … Continue Reading »
Interior Design & Decorating
The 3 Most Important Things About Decorating Your Home
With the influx of home decorating shows, DIY tips, and remodeling reveals it is easy to get overwhelmed with so much advice. Isn’t there anything simple these days? Well, for those of us who would like a quick education in the basics of design, there are 3 things that every person should know before trying … Continue Reading »
3 Tips on How to Modernize a Nursery without Losing Traditional Elements
Say “so long” to those frilly, ruffle crib sheets, gingham basket weave bassinets or those little geese who wear bonnets on your wallpaper border- today’s modern mother has a much wider range of decorating options available when determining her nursery’s style than her mother did. What used to be either pink or blue has reached … Continue Reading »
Foyer Phenomenon: How to Turn Your First-Impression Space into A Stunner
When you first enter a home it’s no secret that the first impression is the strongest one. Whether it’s a sparkling chandelier or a bright accent wall, there should always be an element of drama present when you first open the door. For those whose floor plans include a foyer, this is an excellent space … Continue Reading »
Patio Problems: How to Turn Your Outdoor Living Space into an Oasis
No matter if you live in a sunny climate or one that is predisposed to bouts of chilliness, everyone likes to have an outdoor living space that is usable for entertaining and cookouts. The only problem is that for those of us looking to spend our money wisely, outdoor decorating can seem daunting and unnecessary … Continue Reading »
Classic Style: Traditional Design Tidbits that Will Never Go Out of Style
If you want to design your house in a way that will wow your neighbors, family and friends years after you do the decorating, then sticking with a classic style as your design framework is the way to go. Some people love the revolving door that fads and hot décor can bring into a room, … Continue Reading »
How a Little Help from Mother Nature Can Turn Your Home into a Green Dream
Green decorating is the wave of the future. Sustainable products and recycled lumber, flooring, and lighting are not only fashionable ways to spruce up a room but they are also a superb way to help the environment. However, since “green” decorating and remodeling is relatively new, the price tag can leave most of us scrambling … Continue Reading »
Why the #1 Tool to Becoming a Master Decorator Can’t Be Bought at a Store
Ninety-nine percent of the time your first impression is the best gauge by which you should guide the rest of your design choices, no matter the room. If you are not used to making design choices on your own, it can be easy to second guess yourself at every turn of the page and every … Continue Reading »
Mixing Patterns: How Unlikely Combinations can take a Room from Drab to Fab
Isn’t it amazing how often you can look at a completely decorated room in a magazine or showroom and say, “I would have never thought to match that pattern with that one”? It can be a daring move, but mixing patterns and textiles is one of the most enjoyable and unique way to make a … Continue Reading »
Are you Color-Phobic? How to Pick the Right Color without Anxiety
It can be a scary scene. You are standing in front of the paint swatches at your local home improvement store. Your eyes dart back and forth between the massive rainbow colored wall in front of you and the measly fabric swatch you brought in. As your eye drowns in a sea of possibility, your … Continue Reading »