Every space of the home has transformed over the course of history. The kitchen we know today is a MAJOR departure from the wood-burning stoves that doubled as living room heat…indoor plumbing gave way to a new space called the “bathroom...” And a laundry room? What’s that?! Take a moment to ... Continue Reading
How to Select the Right Fabric for Window Treatments
Window treatments come in many forms, but among the classics are the soft treatments of draping fabrics...these window coverings provide endless textures, weights and colors to select from in every space. Fabric treatments provide an elegant look and other unique benefits, but the fabric choice ... Continue Reading
Trends Study: Lamps (aka Portables)
If this article were called "trends in portables," you surely wouldn't read it. What does that even mean?! Portable...what? Portable bicycles? Portable cooktops? Portable potties?... The term "portable" in the world of interior design refers to lamps that you can pick up and place ... Continue Reading
The True Function of Today’s Kitchen
The kitchen is the one part of the home that’s changed the most in the last 100 years. Transforming from a corner we cook in to the heart of where we nurture our bodies, minds, and relationships, the kitchen shapes our lifestyle in a real way. Look backward at kitchens of yesterday and then ... Continue Reading
4 Wood Types and Why to Choose Them (or Not)
The type of wood selected in different parts of your homer have lasting implications. Whether you’re looking for the right option for a custom furniture piece, cabinetry, or flooring, each option reveals its own advantages and disadvantages over time. No selection is trivial in interior design, ... Continue Reading
7 Ways to Make Your Master Bath Feel Like a Spa
For those who are into the extra fluffy robes, mani-pedis and hour-long massages, spas are natural mood relaxers and life improvers. It’s no surprise that Americans spent about $19.1 billion in spa services in 2019. Why do Americans spend so much at the spa, though, when their master bath can be ... Continue Reading
How to Tell If You Prioritize Look, Feel, or Function
Everyone wants their home to look beautiful. Everyone wants the pleasure of showing their home off, too...especially when it’s done in a subtle way. What that MEANS, though, is different person-to-person. Maybe you want to showcase your favorite colors, or your favorite trends, or your ... Continue Reading
How to Switch from Textured Walls to Flat Walls
You've been living in your beautiful North Texas home for years, but you have a thorn in your side: the highly textured orange peel walls! Whenever you try to clean them, grime clings stubbornly to the bumps and ridges. It tears apart anything you try to use to wipe the surface down, too. You ... Continue Reading
