Small Backyard Ideas We live in a modern 2,800 + sq ft. 4-bedroom condo in close proximately to two beautiful beaches, tons of outdoor hiking trails through old-growth forests, and a short walking distance to 100’s of fabulous restaurants and shops. The trade-off to living so close to the heart of the community is [...]
Patio Design Ideas for 2023 Turn Your Backyard Into Your Personal Oasis with These Decorating Ideas Patio Design Ideas: It's that time of year again when many of us are looking to refresh our outdoor areas to provide a place for friends and family to get together and relax. This year especially - creating [...]
Home Office Ideas Looking for home office ideas? There are many ways in which 2020 has changed the world around us on a grand scale. Work culture has been redefined as a result of professionals who have had to recalibrate their entire lives to work from home. In the past, home offices have traditionally [...]
Interior Design Style Quiz Any time a designer meets with a new client, they generally take time to help them navigate through the different styles of design. It helps them to discover what they gravitate towards. It’s a useful technique to discover the direction the design aesthetic should take. When you are working [...]
Farmhouse Master Bedroom Ideas Looking for farmhouse master bedroom ideas? Traditional farmhouse bedrooms are comfortable, cozy, and inviting. Here, the finer details matter, old is gold and it’s important to keep things authentic. Think exposed beams overhead, floral curtains, subtle rustic decor, salvaged goods, and implementing raw and organic materials in the foundation. In recent [...]
Bedroom Design Ideas Looking for bedroom design ideas? Your bedroom is far more than just a place for sleeping, it's also your own personal sanctuary within the home. Whether you've just moved to a new home or are looking to redecorate, your finished bedroom should make you feel relaxed and comfortable while reflecting your [...]
Casual Living Room Design Ideas Looking for casual living room design ideas? Here are a few fabulous living room looks from Lulu & Georgia for inspiration. They design and curate the best and latest in interior design, make it accessible, and keep you up-to-date on cutting-edge trends in the industry. That way, you can [...]
Atmosphere Interior Design Atmosphere Interior Design Atmosphere Interior Design is one of the more influential and well-known interior design businesses in Western Canada. Their team strives to not only provide exceptional design, but to also serve our customers and clients, as well as to become a resource for the broader design community. [...]
Jean Stoffer Interiors A native Chicagoan, and recent Southwest Michigan transplant, Jean has built her design firm focusing on each project with careful attention to detail, respect for classic architecture and genuine interest in her clients, their lives and how they hope to use their home. She originally became nationally known for her unique [...]
Julie Howard Interiors Julie Howard views her role as a designer much like a conductor of an orchestra. She specialize in new construction design to create unique, exquisite homes in the Chicago area. Currently she is working as the lead designer for Timber Trails Development Company in Western Springs. Her holistic approach creates a [...]
Breeze Giannasio Interiors Breeze Giannasio Interiors epitomizes fresh, sophisticated, timeless design. Classic interiors for the modern eye is their abiding principle. The studio was founded by Breeze Giannasio, a former corporate lawyer who redirected her career to embrace her passion for design. She brings the exacting discipline and rigorous standards from her former career [...]
Crate & Barrel Interior Design Ideas for Spring 2020 Crate & Barrel introduced a new collection in January 2020 that is rich with handcrafted detail, inspired by the Portuguese way of living artfully. Relaxed and free-flowing, it’s a point of view that knows the beauty of life is in the little things. Surround yourself [...]
Pottery Barn Spring Home Decor Pottery Barn recently released their Spring Home Decor Catalog for 2020, and it's bursting with vibrant color. The new botanical collection has everything from pretty peonies to tulips. It's an elegant assortment that features the vibrancy of live flowers without the maintenance of fresh arrangements. [...]
Bria Hammel Interiors I recently stumbled across Interior Designer Bria Hammel's online portfolio, and instantly fell in love with her work. It's clean, fresh and incorporates many layers of texture with stunning prints. Her interiors are never overdone, rather there is a seamless blending of color, shape and pattern that is refreshingly easy on [...]
Ryan Korban Interiors Interior Designer Ryan Korban began his career by developing a personal aesthetic characterized by an enticing mix of luxury, romanticism, and old-world meets urban style. Without any experience in the design field, his portfolio includes the homes of prominent figures in fashion, cinema, and music like Alexander Wang, James Franco, Kanye [...]
EICHHOLTZ Luxury Home Furnishings EICHHOLTZ is a renowned design brand in the international interior design world. The company was created 20 years ago by Theo Eichholtz and has enjoyed a spectacular growth since the start. The EICHHOLTZ style The EICHHOLTZ style can best be described as eclectic, international and glamorous. Even though the 'Eichholtz [...]
Scandinavian Design in Interiors How to Create a Scandinavian Style Home Scandinavian design, influenced by the physical characteristics of the northern lands where it originated, is often thought of as cool and somewhat austere. In truth, it can be just the opposite, warm and inviting, relying on homey materials and favorite things. It is, however, [...]
How to Make a Home Cozy A living room should be warm and inviting. Effective layering includes everything from textiles (pillows, area rugs, throws), lighting (overhead, table lamps, ambient features), furniture (sofas, chairs, coffee tables, accent tables), wall hangings (artwork, mirrors, photos), wall treatments (paint, wallpaper) and décor (vases, floral arrangements, books). All of [...]
Decorating with White Considering decorating with white? White interiors always look bright, fresh, and classic. This versatile neutral works well in a variety of color schemes, creating a solid and inspiring base to work from. When choosing white for your interior, it’s important to note that some whites have warm undertones, while [...]
Best Interiors on Instagram Here are a few of the best interiors on Instagram. From stunning contemporary living rooms to spa-like bathrooms to dreamy kitchens and dining rooms. I've been diligently adding at least four images a day to the Buyer Select Instagram account for inspiration for myself and for those who love interior [...]
Modern Farmhouse Design What is Modern Farmhouse Design? Rustic yet refined, modern farmhouse design is one of the most sought-after styles. It celebrates the distinctive design aesthetic that blends traditional country elements with both modern and industrial influences. This covetable look seamlessly blends the old with the new in masterful ways resulting [...]
California Cool Design Looking for California Cool Design ideas? The term ‘California Cool Design’ defines a classic West Coast feel that is modern, natural, yet curated. The aesthetic has a fresh and clean feel that is often based in neutrals. Here, less is more and spaciousness and a minimalist approach go hand-in-hand. It’s [...]
Modern Coastal Design Modern coastal design is a fresh take on the traditional coastal style. It's all about creating a casual and laid-back space using stressed or distressed finishes, modern lighting, bright walls, shades of blues and grays and woven textures. My two favorite sources for this style are Serena & Lily and [...]
Sustainable Bedding & Furniture There is a growing trend stepping towards at-home sustainability. Home décor and bedding brands are redefining our concept of what trendy bedding and furniture looks like. “The rise in direct-to-consumer bedding brands not only translates to higher quality goods for fairer prices but also to higher quality goods made with [...]
Urban Earthy Interiors: Jenni Kayne Urban, earthy & au naturel, these stunning spaces accomplish their balance and sophistication through the layering of textures, keeping color scheme to a minimum and incorporating organic and monochromatic accents. If you are designing a monochromatic color scheme based on neutrals, it works well to tailor your [...]
Interior Design Styles There are many different interior design styles, and it can often be difficult to choose one that resonates with us as individuals. As an interior designer, I have an appreciation of design done well - regardless of whether it's modern, coastal, glamorous, industrial or farmhouse. The beauty is always in [...]
Summer Refresh: Decorating with Blue The season’s unofficial color, you can never have too much blue – especially when it’s grounded in white and accented with warm browns. Bring the feeling of summer serenity to your home with a calming mix of shades ranging from navy to cobalt to sky. This year we [...]
The World of Designer Luxury Bedding Sublime softness. Lush textures. Serene embroidery. The world of designer luxury bedding and bath is at hand. Meet the masters of this exceptional art form and indulge in the details of their craft. A beautiful arrangement of pillows is the ultimate finishing touch on a well-made bed. [...]
The Beauty of Fall Here are a few of my favorite images that celebrates the glorious beauty of Fall. From stunning Autumn scenery in majestic forests to Fall tablescapes and cozy living rooms. Follow me on Instagram and Pinterest for the latest in home decorating ideas. If you are interested in how to increase [...]
Kelly Hoppen Interior Design Kelly Hoppen has over 40 years’ experience at the forefront of the design industry, seamlessly blending a natural balance and timeless style to create a sanctuary that is tailor-made and all about her clients. As one of the most sought-after interior designers in the world, Kelly Hoppen creates both [...]
Fall Tablescape Ideas Fall is my favorite time of the year. I love it when the air starts to feel crisp, the garden is bursting with vegetables and we begin to feel inspired to create a warm and cozy space to take us through the colder months ahead. It's also a time for [...]
French Country Decorating Ideas Looking for French country decorating ideas? This post covers the various aspects of this style of design with decorating tips and stunning images of French country living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms and kitchens. What is French Country Design? French country is a broadly appealing design style [...]
SPRING DECORATING IDEAS: Bring the Glory of Spring Into Your Home Spring decorating ideas: It's time to shake off the chill of winter and add bursts of bright color, energetic patterns and lively springtime motifs to your home in order to effortlessly transition into spring. Spring is a time of renewal and it’s also [...]
My Modern Coastal Bedroom Welcome to a tour of my modern coastal bedroom. I thought I would create a section on the blog where I would feature some of the interior design projects I have recently been working on, including my own home. I have almost completed the design of two separate homes [...]
Coastal Decorating Ideas ~ Bring Home the Beach Coastal decorating & design is more than just a look, the coastal decorating style lets in the breezy laid-back vibe of the beach with a gorgeous palette of crisp white and maritime blues. It also works well with a sandy palette and gentle hues of [...]
Small Condo Decorating Ideas If you are interested in small condo decorating ideas, you've come to the right place! I recently completed this project for an elderly couple who wanted to downsize dramatically to avoid excess space and eliminate the need for having to use stairs. They wanted to be able to walk [...]
Decorating With Color Mastering the Use of Color in Home Decorating Just as there is meaning associated with different gemstones in traditional lore, and there is a "language" of flowers, colors also speak to us in different ways. They can alter our moods, are thought to affect appetite and physical well-being, and have an [...]
Christmas Decorating Ideas I was recently on Instagram for Fall and Christmas decorating ideas and found so many gorgeous examples, I thought I'd create blog posts dedicated to sharing them. These home decorating and interior design bloggers are masters at the art of preparing their homes for the holiday season. From farmhouse Christmas trees to [...]
Christmas Home Decor Looking for Christmas home decor and ideas to dress up your holidays? From plaid with some sparkle to glittering votives in very red, there are so many new ways to outfit your home in holiday style. Find everything you need, whether you dress your spaces from head to toe or [...]
34 Stunning Christmas Trees Find 34 stunning Christmas trees all decked out for the holiday season. It's that time of year again when Pinterest and Instagram are buzzing with plenty of Christmas decorating ideas. I'm always in awe of how beautiful each person's interpretation is of the classic red and green tree. Behold, [...]
EASTER DECORATING IDEAS Easter is on the horizon. If the holidays call for a fresh new look in your home, your decor changes don't have to be the familiar ones. Why not add a little more individuality this year, whether its sophistication and glamour or a quirky sense of playfulness? In addition, you can [...]
