When a potential buyer walks into a home, it needs to look decorated enough that they can imagine themselves living there, but not so much that it feels like someone else is already living there. It should have style, but nothing so polarizing that it alienates most buyers. It’s a tricky balance, which is why […]
Chances are, you have a room in your house that you want to feel lighter. Whether it’s a window-less bathroom, a small home office, a bedroom, or even your great room, giving a space the illusion of more light can be tricky. However, sometimes rooms with design “challenges” result in the most interesting creative solutions. […]
Creating a welcoming guest space is all about the details. Whether you’re hosting an al fresco dinner with friends or welcoming extended family for a long weekend, one of the most gratifying elements of designing a home is to share it with others. Good design invites you in and greets you like a familiar hug, […]
Beds come in different sizes. This isn’t news to anyone, even though few of us may know what the sizes actually mean. Twin beds are the skinny ones—we’ve got that. And king beds are the really wide ones. But double beds and queen beds? We know they’re bigger than twins and smaller than kings, but our […]
If you use your bedroom only as a place to sleep, maybe it’s time to redecorate! With these super-easy (AND budget-friendly!) room decor ideas, you’ll get to add some character to your space and make it worth posting on Instagram – over and over again. #1 My Mattress Be My Bed Get a high-end mattress (more than 8 […]
Coming up with stylish teenage bedroom ideas and designing a room that they love and you approve of can be… tricky. Anything to do with teenagers can be tricky. You want to create a space that reflects their tastes and interests, still is slightly in keeping with the rest of the house, and has longevity […]
Purple seems to stir up strong emotions: people either love it or they hate it. Because of that, it’s not one of the most common colors used to decorate the primary bedroom—many people only think of it as appropriate for a child’s bedroom or an over-the-top feminine flouncy space. And that’s a shame, because actually, when […]
Invest in Candles orianabarron_estates / Instagram There’s just something about the warm glow of a candle to take away all of your stress and worries. This lovely little scene from orianabarron_estates is the perfect inspiration to order a few candles from your favorite small business and add a dose of atmosphere to every room in your house. […]
We get all sorts of questions on the podcast about which rooms to furnish first and where to invest in your money. When posing these same questions to our designer guests, their response is usually to invest your dollars in either your living room or bedroom first. Spend the most money on the rooms where […]
Sleeping comfortably is vitally important, regardless of the season. However, as anyone who hails from an area with extreme weather patterns can attest, getting a good night’s sleep during the balmy summer months is a whole different ball-game than enjoying a peaceful night’s slumber throughout the frigid winter months. Fortunately for troubled summertime sleepers, a […]