Home Decorating Ideas…Lifestyle Simplified
Hello! My name is Tracy Svendsen, and I am an interior designer and the editor of the Buyer Select Blog. I hope to showcase home design trends that make it easy for you to find your own decorating style — to what you choose for your home and the way in which you showcase your personality.
I hope you’ll use this site as a resource to find the newest fashionable colors, designs, and products for the home. Many of my posts will cover various interior design styles, from modern to coastal, bohemian, and farmhouse. I’ll also be adding feature design articles, such as how to decorate living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and dining rooms. Feel free to drop a line at the bottom of any of my posts if you have any questions at all! Feature image courtesy of West of Main.
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Green Kitchen Cabinet Ideas
According to design forecasts, a spectrum of green hues, ranging from earthy olive to forest-inspired hues and lighter shades such as mint, is projected to be a leading kitchen color trend this year. Explore the following inspiring green kitchen cabinetry ideas from sage green to olive hues.
Modern Fireplace Ideas
Interior designers are pushing the boundaries with contemporary fireplaces by viewing them as sculptural centerpieces with renewed appreciation for incorporating them as a dramatic focal point. The renaissance of this classic architectural element elevates the space with unique materials, finishes, and curated form.
Modern Kitchen Island Ideas
If you are planning a kitchen renovation, the kitchen island has the potential to become a showstopper while adding an architectural focal point. Find inspiration for your kitchen remodel with these gorgeous kitchens by top designers.
Decorating With Neutral Colors
Neutral hues are timeless, versatile and are a favorite choice for many interior designers. This palette encompasses a rich spectrum of off-whites, earthy beiges, clay tones, deep browns, and charcoals, providing ample opportunity for nuanced, layered designs that can transform any room.
Modern Traditional Home Tour
View a home tour of a modern traditional home that is full of striking contrasts - from a rich and vibrant dining room in charcoal tones, to a home office with dark green built in cabinets. This home provides one with the feeling of constant discovery.
White Kitchen Cabinet Ideas
A white kitchen design can make a powerful visual statement if done right. Whether you are in the midst of a remodel, building new, or want to incorporate a few simple changes to update your current design, here you'll find tips on implementing details that will bring character, elegance, and sophistication.
Powder Room Ideas
The new era of powder room design brings design concepts that prioritize bold statements over more conservative choices. Consider breaking out of your comfort zone and creating a space with vibrant, eye-catching wall treatments, unconventional mirrors, contemporary wall sconces, and bold metallic accents.
Accent Wall Ideas
Are you looking to add elegance and curated style to your home? Whether you’re a design enthusiast or just looking for a fresh change, discover how to create a captivating accent wall that will effortlessly breathe new life into your space.
The Art of Quiet Luxury & Understated Design
Although it is difficult to encapsulate this understated and timeless design style, quiet luxury is epitomized by having unassuming and refined elegance that boasts a whisper of taste rather than an exuberant display. Good design is the delicate play of interaction and connection between shapes, scale, color, and texture.
Dark & Moody Design Ideas
Moody interiors have emerged as a popular design trend, offering a dramatic and sophisticated alternative to minimalist aesthetics. Deep greens, moody blues, and rich burgundies are becoming increasingly popular, adding depth and character to any space.
Cozy Bedroom Ideas
Have you ever walked into a well-appointed hotel room and instantly felt you'd found the perfect place to relax, unwind, and recharge? The key is incorporating an aesthetic that promotes relaxation, such as romantic lighting, soothing textures, a calming color palette, and high-quality bedding.
Spa-Like Bathroom Ideas
The bathroom of your dreams can easily be achieved by taking cues from the sophistication and timeless appeal of luxury spas and saunas. Creating a home spa is the perfect way to provide a tranquil retreat that promotes good health and well-being while reducing stress.
Modern Apartment Ideas
From minimalist elegance to bold, vibrant spaces, you’ll find creative modern apartment ideas and solutions to maximize your space, incorporate statement pieces, and add the perfect finishing touches.
Kitchen Cabinet Ideas
Transform you kitchen into a stunning space that reflects your taste and enhances the overall aesthetic of your home. With these innovative cabinet ideas, you can breathe new life into your kitchen and create a space that looks amazing and offers maximum storage and organization solutions.
Scandinavian Kitchen Ideas
This article explores the Nordic aesthetic, which can elevate your kitchen to new heights. From sleek cabinets to natural materials, we'll show you how to create a kitchen that combines style and functionality effortlessly.
Scandinavian Dining Room Ideas
With its clean lines, natural materials, and minimalist design, the Scandinavian style is renowned for creating a warm and inviting aesthetic in any space, including the dining room.
Scandinavian Bedroom Ideas
Transform your bedroom into a cozy sanctuary and discover the charm of Scandinavian style and elegance. With its clean lines, simplicity, and natural elements, Scandinavian design brings a sense of calm and sophistication to any space.
Scandinavian Living Room Ideas
Discover the best-kept secrets of Scandinavian style that will transform your space into an oasis of simplicity and sophistication. Here, you'll find living rooms designed by the top interior designers from Sweden, including Emma Hos, Studio Lawahl, Refine Design Studio, and Studio A3.
Warm Minimalism Interior Design
Warm minimalism embraces a neutral color palette featuring warmer hues like beige, brown, and terracotta instead of stark whites and grays. Natural elements like wood, jute, and woven materials are incorporated to create balance and introduce organic shapes.
Organic Modern Interior Design
Organic Modern design embraces the harmony of nature and modern design. It blends natural materials, calming neutrals, and sustainable textiles with clean lines and minimalist aesthetics.
Coastal Dining Room Ideas
The allure of the coast translates beautifully into dining room design. Here, the focus is on creating a space that evokes feelings of relaxation, serenity, and connection to the natural world.
Hello and welcome!
I’m Tracy Svendsen – an interior designer with 30 years of experience and the editor for Buyer Select. My goal is to connect readers to the latest and most beautiful trends in home decorating ideas. I created this blog in 2015 to provide simple, practical, easy-to-follow home decorating tips. Here, I cover a wide range of design styles, from modern and contemporary to coastal, traditional, bohemian, Scandinavian, modern rustic, farmhouse, and eclectic. Discover home decorating ideas for all rooms in the home, including the living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, home office, bedrooms, and entryway. Happy decorating!