A couple of times each year, new textile trends make an appearance. Whether these trends are ones that have been developing for some time or simply the product of the latest catwalk fashion show, they often catch our eye making us get the itch to switch up our interiors. What does this season have in […]
When COVID-19 emerged on the scene earlier this year, the entire world stood still. For many of us, that meant a lot more time at home. All of a sudden, we were faced with a new style of living that included things like eating in more, working from home, and even helping kids muddle through […]
One pattern trend seen walking the runway earlier this year was polka dots. And while there’s no doubt we love a good polka dot pattern on apparel, they often get confined to children’s spaces or completely overlooked in a home. Why is that? Decorating with polka dots is fun! And, more importantly, incredibly stylish— especially […]
Did you ever notice how many idioms revolve around the color blue? Once in a blue moon. Out of the blue. Blue-collar workers. Boys in blue. Blue comedy. Black-and-blue. Blue in the face. Bluestocking. Feeling blue. Blue law. Blue blood. Blue plate special. True blue. Is it any wonder? After all, blue is a universal […]
The future of home decorating is looking bright—according to Pantone, anyway. The color forecasting company recently released its spring/summer 2020 trend report, predicting which shades will be popular next year. What The Color Experts Have to Say In a statement, Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Institute, shared that the colors “express our desire for […]
Lighting is one of the most overlooked yet important elements of interior design. In addition to illuminating dark spaces so we can see better, the right lighting can affect the spatial aspect of a room, soften or darken the color palette, highlight architectural features, set a mood, and increase the ambiance. When it comes to […]
