The Ceiling: Your Fifth Wall
When it comes to decorating their home, many homeowners are missing an opportunity to make a bold statement. An essential part of any room, the ceiling is arguably just as important as its four better-known counterparts.
Outdoor Living: Design Choices
One of the easiest ways to enjoy the great outdoors is to extend your living space beyond the walls of your home. However, homeowners are often confused as to which type of space to choose. From balconies to verandas, this article discusses the differences between outdoor living spaces.
Outdoor Summer Entertaining
This season’s outdoor entertaining is all about making your front yard, backyard, and transitional spaces part of everyday living. Building on trends from last summer, homeowners may want to embrace the following ideas when hosting family and friends.
Working with a Designer Throughout the Construction Process
Today, designers are taking a seat at the planning table to collaborate from the beginning to the end of the home design process. An interior designer can be both a trusted advisor and an advocate.
Sustainable Design: Trends to Watch
Over the past decade, with climate change becoming more noticeable, we have seen designers and architects shift their focus to environmental sustainability by incorporating eco-friendly elements into their designs. In this article, I will explore five trends in sustainability that you may want to incorporate into an upcoming project.
Designing a Smarter Home
Over the last few years, there has been an increased interest in designing smarter homes. This has, for the most part, come from the growth in technology that has revolutionized our world and added convenience to our daily lives.
Creating the Perfect Home Gym
Over the past year, our homes have accommodated a variety of activities that had previously taken place elsewhere – including the quest to stay healthy and fit. Even as local gyms are opening, many Americans are choosing to shift to at-home workouts.
Creating a Cohesive Living Space
There are so many elements that go into designing the perfect room. From furniture selection to the positioning of wall art, many small decisions go into creating a cohesive space. Even the slightest “mistake” can throw off the entire room. In this article, we will take a look at how to design a cohesive living environment.
Planning for a Renovation in 2021
Due to this shift in work location, it is no wonder that more and more homeowners are considering undertaking a home renovation project in the near future to accommodate their evolving needs. In this article, I will take a look at three things you may want to consider if you are planning a design project in the upcoming year.
Your Design Project: Where to Invest and Where to Save
Budgeting for a design project can be a balancing act; how do you reconcile your needs and your wants? I recommend that you splurge on main living spaces and areas that get heavy daily use by the entire family and save on secondary spaces. Here are some other suggestions.