I’ve spent my time being sheltered-at-home browsing great design, catching up on reading, and thinking about how I want to change my interiors. I started researching indoor gardens and discovered a treasure trove of possibilities. There is so much we can do to create greenery inside our home — from herbs and decorative plants to …
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I hope you and your family are safe while being sheltered-at-home. We’ve all had to deal with so many changes so suddenly. One of those changes is that many of us are now working from home. Do you have a designated home work space? Is working at home making you want a permanent home office …
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Being sheltered-in-place can be daunting, but you can also use it as an opportunity to find new inspiration and create original art and design. It is only your body that is limited in this lockdown. In fact, stillness opens up new doorways to perception and can unleash a lot of creativity. This is the perfect …
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I recently came upon this gorgeous, printed wallpaper and noticed that the same wallpaper had been used by two designers whose work I follow. Denver’s Margarita Bravo (left image) and Oakland’s Joy Street Design (right image) have both used this wallpaper in their projects. While Margarita used it in her office, Kelly Finley (Principal Designer …
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Dark kitchen cabinetry is all the rage in 2020. Interior designers are creating moody palettes for kitchen cabinetry and the look is stunning. From dark woods, and deep blues, to dark matte greys and even black — kitchen cabinetry in 2020 is all about making a statement. Listed below are some of my favorite dark …
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Give your interiors a touch of the new in 2020. From biophilic design to curvy furniture, and from bold color to floral wallpaper, here are the hot design trends for the new year. Floral Wallpaper Start the year with big, floral prints, and don’t be afraid to go dark. 2020 is all about big blossoms …
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Designing a kids room requires a different approach than the rest of the house. Children’s taste and habits are constantly changing and evolving, so when designing a kids room, one has to be very creative and think out of the box so that kids don’t get quickly bored with their room. The design has to …
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Here is a mattress article without affiliate links! I only endorse the good stuff. The last thing you want to think about before going to sleep is whether the mattress you’re sleeping on might harm your health. But, this might be the case as several materials used to manufacture mattresses contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) …
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Benjamin Moore recently announced the color of the year for 2020: it’s a soft, calming pink called First Light 2102-70. I’ve always loved the color and all its hues. In modern design, pink has evolved from being a staple favorite of young girls to a color that can be used across styles, in a gender-neutral …
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Having a green home will ensure a safe, healthy environment for your family, and you’re helping to protect the planet, too. If you’ve decided to give your home a green renovation, you’ll want to select non-VOC paints, organic fabric for your upholstery, reclaimed wood and metal, and energy-efficient appliances. But, have you checked what kind …
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