Men and women are different. They have been since the beginning of time and will only continue to be. They look different, talk differently, and act differently… They also have different feelings about things. Things like decorating. And while you might not think your guy cares about how you decorate your home, he really does. […]
Ah, love. You meet, you marry, you move in, and then you…decorate. But what happens when your decorating styles don’t jibe together as well as the two of you do? Will color palettes and fabric swatches be a constant struggle, testing your love–or is there actually a way to strike a balance that will make […]
Sometimes when we decorate our homes, we focus so much on the big picture that we neglect the little things like extra detail. It’s important to remember, however, that those little details can actually have a major impact on a space by making ordinary things, extraordinary. Simply put, details allow us to put our stamp […]
If you’ve been in your home for a while, it might be time to do a little updating to your living room. Sometimes, however, it can be a challenge when it comes to figuring out what to do without breaking the bank. Below are some easy and cost-effective ideas that will hopefully inspire you to […]
The Danish practice of hygge is quickly gaining popularity–and rightfully so. If you aren’t familiar with it yet, ‘hygge’ (pronounced hoo-gah) is the Danish concept of taking pleasure in the little things in life. Roughly translated as ‘coziness’ in English, hygge is a mindset of making the ordinary things and moments more meaningful, beautiful and […]
Whether it’s out of wanting or necessity, many people live in small spaces. Sometimes the whole house or apartment is small. Other times, it’s just a room or two that aren’t very big. Either way, small-scaled living doesn’t have to be a bad thing. The good news is that there are some tricks of the […]
When decorating, we fill our home with all sorts of things. Some items are functional, while others are fashionable. Mirrors, however, are both. If you think about it, your home wouldn’t really be complete without them. Sure, they’re a standard fixture in places, such as bathrooms and bedrooms, allowing us to check our appearances, but […]
Furniture is a popular investment for many people. If you’d like to give your home’s interior a little pick-me-up, but you don’t want, or even need a new set of furniture, consider adding a fashionable accent chair. Both practical and decorative, an accent chair can complete the overall design of any room. Accent chairs come […]
New life brings such excitement and joy — so much, in fact, that you can barely contain yourself when it comes to decorating the nursery. Before you rush into decorating, it’s important to keep something in mind: babies grow quickly. Instead of thinking solely about the now, take some of the future into consideration and […]
Throughout the years, the rules of decoration have been strictly adhered to. But, just most everything, things change–including what you should or should not do when you decorate your home. You might be surprised to learn that many things that seemed inappropriate years ago are now considered not only appropriate but stylish and trendy as […]
Almost every decorating style benefits from a little touch of bling – shiny metallics that add light, glamour and a touch of luxe. Because of this, metallics have been growing in popularity over the last few years–and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down. At one time it was considered faux pas to mix metals. […]
Lighting is one of the most overlooked yet important elements of interior design. I mean, there’s really no purpose in creating beautiful spaces if there’s not enough light to see them, is there? But seriously, there’s more to lighting than simply playing a functional role within a home–and that’s what we’re going to talk about […]
