2023 Design Trends to Look For
Another year has come and gone, and while many are bidding good riddance to 2022, in the design world we are thrilled with the way it...
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Project Reveal: Orange is the New Red
This project was supposed to be a quick spruce up in time for a family graduation. However, shipping delays continued to be a challenge....
Everything You Need to Know About Rugs
I am a self proclaimed rug snob. I can spot a crappy rug from a mile away and will most definitely run from it. Here's the kicker.......
3 Fall Color Combinations to Fall For
Fall is my favorite time of year. The air turns crisp, the leaves change color and it is time to get cozy. The colors of fall are so...
Colors of the Year 2023
Every fall, major paint companies announce their colors of the year for the upcoming year. These color choices are based on design...
High Point Market Trends - Spring 2022
We have finally recovered from a fabulous High Point Market and saw so many emerging trends that we just had to share them with you. We...
5 Ways to Stay On Budget With Your Design Project
Everyone goes into a design project with the best intentions.... hire great professionals, choose beautiful finishes, stay on budget and...
Demystifying Draperies and Other Window Coverings
When you hear the word "draperies", are you confused? Isn't it just a fancy word for curtains? The short answer is yes and no. Read on...
8 Tips for Making Your Kitchen Beautiful AND Functional
The kitchen has long been considered the heart of the home. In most cases, it is the nerve center, where everything happens. Meals are...
Dorm Design Tips and Questions Answered
It's that time of year.... back to school planning time. And that includes getting students ready for college. Campuses are open and...
Neutral Design Ideas That Are Anything But Boring
Neutral design gets a bad rap! Many say that it is boring or "safe" or for people with no vision. I completely disagree. Beautiful...
5 Reasons Why Your Furniture is Still Delayed
House Beautiful members only site recently published a similar article and I felt that it was important to share it with you. This post...
Using Bold Patterns... and a sneak peek!
There is definitely an art to mixing bold patterns in a room. Too much is overkill. Too little looks like an after thought. But if you...
Coastal Casual Gets An Update
Have you seen my Coastal Casual project? (If not, you can find it here.) I completed it a couple of years ago. It was a townhome in...
Powder Rooms with WOW Factor!
Do you like wallpaper? Or does it scare you? Let me help you with that.... start in a smaller space like your powder room. It is the...
Tips for Tile Shopping
Who out there loves a good home renovation? I know I do! But there are some things involved in a renovation that you forget about. Or...
Kitchen Renovation Guide
Are you planning a kitchen renovation this year? You are not alone! Given that we have been at home in the recent months more than ever...
Shop Your Home
Do you ever get bored with the way your house looks? It’s not that it looks bad, it just needs a little something. I do. All the time....
Catalog vs. Custom
The catalog from your favorite store has arrived at your home. You eagerly pour yourself a beverage and plop down on the sofa with it....
2021 Colors of the Year
Color trends seem to be all over the board for 2021! It leads me to believe that this may be the year of “Go With Your Gut” on color! ...
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