For many, the past two years have changed how we live in and use our homes. Design styles like Japandi and Cottagecore are on-trend for their simplicity and the kinds of lifestyles they inspire. We’re moving toward living with more awareness and thinking of interiors mindfully and with intent. The peace-inducing, approachable, organic October Mist …
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Do you prefer the clean, simple lines of minimalist decor, or is the shimmer and glint of the maximalist style more your taste? Are you drawn to warm, cozy traditional palettes or bold prints with metal accents? Here are descriptions and examples of some of the most popular interior design styles, including established styles and …
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Austin interior designer and founder of BANDD Design Sarah Malek Barney was one of the official Style Spotters at the 2021 High Point Markets. The designer’s picks from the Market are an eclectic mix of rich textures, natural materials, and statement lighting. Here is a video tour of the market with Sara: Sara’s Picks Here …
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What does home mean to you? The boundaries between work and personal life can easily become blurred, and many of us are working from home full-time and nurturing family life, too. With so much happening at home, how can interior design play a role in keeping us balanced and stress-free, so we can harmoniously attend …
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My passion for beautiful homes tends to take me to grandiose abodes nestled in upscale areas of major cities and holiday destinations. Yet in my quest for simplicity and ecological sustainability, I’ve had my eyes and ears on simpler and more natural ways of living. My recent blog on cottagecore was exactly about this: simple, …
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Pasadena-based interior designer Gail Jamentz founded Soul Interiors Design to create homes that enhance her clients’ health and well-being. “Our happiness, productivity, and physical well-being are all greatly impacted by the environments we live and work in, says Gail, and her designs showcase a perfect balance of style, comfort, and functionality. The designer does an …
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Cottagecore is all the buzz lately in the interior design community. This popular style is associated with the Japanese fashion of Mori Kei — using floral-nature-inspired motifs and inspiring simple living. Lush fields, flowers, cottage-style homes, and warm interiors are some of the highlights of this design style. Cottagecore represents a lifestyle that takes us …
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I love color, and Minneapolis’ LiLu Interiors lured me with their eclectic palettes. From graphic prints and pretty pinks to mature pastels and bright, earthy neutrals, their palettes demand attention. In July, I interviewed the founder of LiLu Interiors, Lisa Peck, and asked her about her thought process for choosing colors. “We start every project …
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Pasadena and Virginia-based interior designer Amy Peltier’s unique style fuses California casual with Midwestern traditional and East Coast preppy. It’s this distinct look that drew me to her designs. I love how this bi-coastal designer unites East and West Coast aesthetics to create an original look that is simultaneously fresh, elegant, fun, and family-friendly. In …
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Minneapolis Interior Designer Lisa Peck’s design slogan is “bringing intention home,” and it’s this quality that lured me to LiLu Interiors. This designer’s client-centric work inspires homes that reflect and suit the way her clients live. Her designs intentionally serve a purpose, and she unites this functionality with a tasteful palette of cheerful color and …
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