An interior design "theme" is a hard-to-define idea for many homeowners. It's like the narration behind the scene you set in a space...it's the continuity that ties everything together in a style that radiates "you." What IS a design theme, though, and how does it differ from a design concept or ... Continue Reading
Is a Canopy Bed a “Design Go” or “No?”
There’s a fear that many of us carry deep inside….it’s the fear—and how EMBARRASSING just to think about it—that a design decision we make in our homes could look obviously dated in the just a few years. “Oh, that bedroom is SO early 2020s…” In all your uncertainty, you wonder…is that new ... Continue Reading
8 Ways to “Class Up” Your Home Security
Your home should feel like a secure, secluded oasis. That’s what you normally pay thousands for on vacation! But…that same sigh of relief you breathe at a vacation destination can be yours in your home. Really, why shouldn’t it be? Security and privacy shouldn’t come at the cost of style, ... Continue Reading
Textured Walls and Textured Paint—Everything to Know
The topic of textured walls comes up time and again, and sometimes, homeowners aren’t even sure what they want to ask. This style of wall finish is seen in Texas homes in a BIG way, and yet it’s news to some that it’s not as popular in the rest of the country!! Of course, you’ll see textured ... Continue Reading
5 Hyper-Local Magazines for Design Inspiration
Magazines—both print and digital—are an excellent source of inspiration. They help you choose your window treatments and the “best local chai,” or give you recipes for the holidays or tips to “get over him.” There’s a magazine for everything and everyone. Inspiration for the home is especially ... Continue Reading
5 Ways to Show Off Your Home
Showing off our homes is something we all want to do at some point. Maybe it was after you bought your first home, and you felt like you had “arrived” to adulthood. Or maybe it was a night you had the “big wigs” over from work and pulled out all the stops! Or maybe it was after a remodel that ... Continue Reading
5 Things You Need To Know About French Doors
Step into a sunlit living room where twin French doors open to a lush garden. Their panes reflect the vibrant green of the lawn and the jewel tones of the many flowers, and the pool water bounces its reflection onto the ceiling. Or...picture a cozy reading nook looking through a set of doors onto ... Continue Reading
Gift Guide for Homeowners Remodeling Their Home
Your friends just shared the good news with you…they’re renovating their home! You’re excited for them and love the updates they’re sending you with more and more selections…the outcome will be something you relish experiencing with them at the next visit!! Getting your friends a gift feels like ... Continue Reading
