When it comes to styling a home, understanding the size of space in which you’re working with is paramount to introducing the right interior design. Flooring, lighting, color palette, and even placement of accent colors all come into play, either flattering or spoiling your interior style. In fact, what works great in large spaces may …
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If you want to turn the personality-factor up a notch in your home, a bohemian style is an amazing choice. This fun style is filled with powerful color palettes, welcoming fabrics, and organic textures. They will bring you closer to nature and ready for your summer adventures. Bohemian – or boho chic, as I like …
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Designing your home, unfortunately, doesn’t come with a manual. And, for those harder-to-decorate spaces, such as the bathroom, hallway, and entryway, it can take a bit of trial-and-error to get it just right. Designers will say it’s all in the detail, so with these few design tricks, hopefully, you’ll find it easier to perfect your …
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The design industry is buzzing about the latest 3D printed house in Austin! Designed by New Story Charity and ICON, this fascinating new build cost only $4,000, is incredibly stylish, and sustainable! With the goal of printing an entire community in El Salvador by 2019, New Story hopes to have this design and build technique …
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Finding the right prints and patterns for the home can be overwhelming! With a plethora of options out there, making a decision can quickly go from looking at beautiful textiles to feelings of uncertainty (I mean, no one wants to make the wrong decision!). I can’t say which prints and patterns are best for your …
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With all the hype surrounding bright and bold interiors, I’ve actually become intrigued by classic high-contrast color palettes. Mainly found in kitchens and bathrooms, there is something so charming about a chic black and white interior. It’s timeless, sophisticated, and showcases both masculine and feminine elements. While black and white is coming back into style, …
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Ready to give your home a refreshing and new ambiance this spring? I always find spring to be one of the most fun times to update a home — as the weather begins to improve, cheerful accents further accentuate this energetic time of year. Accent pieces can be as small or large as you like, …
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Here to join me today, the talented Heather Bates — an award-winning Virginia interior designer. Her projects are intricate, full of texture, depth, and unforgettable colors. Heather and her team have an unusual eye for design, often merging sophisticated with playful, and adept to taking on a versatile range of design styles. With interiors that …
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It’s a toss up — do we love Pantone’s Ultra Violet color choice, or do we not? The meaning behind Ultra Violet seems to fit perfectly with today’s political scene, as Pantone describes this hue as a “purple that takes our awareness and potential to a higher level. From exploring technologies and the greater galaxy, …
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Today I am lucky to be able to talk with the talented designer Sara Malek Barney of BANDD DESIGN! As the owner of renowned Austin-based interior design studio, Sara is a busy entrepreneur, mother, and wife, who left her former executive roles in the sports and entertainment industries to pursue her passion for design. Sara …
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