Have you entered a space for the first time and yet it felt strangely familiar to you? Possibly this has happened to you because it is the subtle scent of the space that sends you the message of familiarity, despite the new visuals for your eyes. We are reminded of past experiences by the scents …
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I had the recent pleasure of interviewing New Jersey’s luxury interior designer Lenore Spinelli. Lenore is the founding principal of Lenore Frances Homes & Interiors, where she has skillfully united her passion for interior design with her real estate services, offering convenience for clients who are looking to buy, sell, and/or decorate a home. Catering …
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I love having a yard that also works as an extension of my home. Now that it is warmer, I jump at the chance to move dinner parties or get-togethers outside. Whether you live in a warm, mild, or cold climate or want to have more pool parties, dinner parties, or kid-friendly playdates, there are …
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Textiles have the ability to transform a home’s interior by adding texture, color, and layers. I often turn to fabrics when changing my home’s look, whether I’m swapping heavier ones out for lighter ones during summertime or freshening up my home’s color palette. With its versatility and no-fuss demeanor, textiles allow for easy-to-follow trends and …
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Whether your home’s design is modern or traditional, transitional or contemporary, it’s possible that you would like to adorn each room with some plant decorations to add a little natural sparkle along with all of the benefits that they afford. In fact, houseplants leave us with a cleaner, more purified air while also playing a …
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Known for their outstanding use of color and vibrant cottage designs, Michigan interior design firm and home decor store, Bayberry Cottage, has caught the national spotlight for their cheerful and sophisticated home designs. In this exclusive interview, Bayberry Cottage’s principal designers are here to let us in on some of their design secrets. Learn how …
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Do you like to decorate your home with earth tones or neutrals? Are you attracted by the beauty of nature and wished your home could express organic beauty? If so, you might be interested in designing your home interior around a rustic design style. Rustic homes are simple, coarse, and strikingly beautiful; and by incorporating …
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Mississauga’s top interior designer, Nicky Gillam of Nicola Interiors, has got quite the following in Mississauga for her work with three distinct types of clients: empty nesters, busy families, and single men. She effortlessly accommodates the needs of her different types of client into her designs, to ensure that their home fits their needs and …
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As the Kips Bay Decorator Show House has finished, I must point out a recent design that completely struck my interest – Phillip Thomas’ Lady Lair! Inspired by his hard-working mother, this Lady Lair has everything a working woman would want; a sophisticated work space, stylish furnishings, space to socialize as well as space to …
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Whether your design style is modern or traditional, transitional or contemporary, it’s possible that you’d want to enhance the aesthetics of your space with different artworks. In fact, keep in mind that when art becomes the main inspiration in the design of a place, then the result is truly majestic. I love using artworks as …
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