A long and narrow living space: one of the biggest furniture-arrangement challenges out there. How about using back-to-back sofas to create separation between two seating areas? Check out these cool examples. [source] [source] [source] Or consider using a daybed as a divider between two areas. It offers seating in either direction, and maintains a low profile to…
[source] When it comes to coffee tables, 18 is the number to remember: The standard height of a coffee table is 18″. Also – place your coffee table approximately 18″ from the sofa it is paired with. [source] Had to share: this amazing coffee table… [source] And this coffee table is the what dreams are made of…
Recently flipping through this book, I saw a photo that struck me, and thought “well, I never thought of that before”… As a super casual, inexpensive cover: Drape fabric over a sofa. [source] Use a pattern for a lively look. Or a solid with some patterned pillows for a more neutral feel. [source] Inspiration comes from all places.
It’s dimensions are often meek: usually around 32″ tall, and 14-18″ deep, but the console table can be a mighty useful and versatile piece of furniture. Use it in an entryway as a focal point and a place for your keys to land. Beach Style Entry by Marblehead Interior Designers & Decorators Molly Frey Design Use it…
What do you do when you’re moving to a new home: you want a fresh look, you love lime/celery colored accents, and you have a cranberry sofa that must make the move with you to your new great room? Well, how about first putting together a mood board (or two) with “Cranberry Lime” as your new inspiration?! Then, creating floor plans and a shopping list for your new space! Being excited about the potential of your…
Want a unique way to put a smile on someone’s face this fall? Show up at their house with a box full of home grown gourds! Seriously. It worked for me. Last Saturday my aunt and uncle stopped by our house. My uncle has become my go-to carpenter, if you will. Really, he’s a farmer – but he’s super handy, and seems to take all of my crazy requests and create something better than I…
Let’s banish the boring when it comes to dining chairs, shall we?! Here’s some bold inspiration: Eclectic Dining Room by New York Interior Designers & Decorators Christopher Burns Interiors Traditional Living Room by Los Angeles Interior Designers & Decorators Emily…
Whether creating a new electrical plan, or remodeling/updating your current one – being prepared & planning is key. Be sure to do a walk-through with your electrician. Most electricians are very thorough and know the right questions to ask, but here are some basic things to think about: What type of lighting fixtures do you want [ie. cans, chandeliers, sconces], and where will they be located? How much lighting do you need for…
Adding impact to your home for less… isn’t that always the struggle? We want our home to look like a million bucks, but we sure don’t have a million bucks in our budget to spend on it! I get it – I totally do, and as weird as it probably is coming from an interior designer: I completely respect your desire to make big changes as reasonable as possible. The world of Pinterest and DIY…
These box cornices have been a great solution for many of my clients. Which is awesome, because I enjoy making them – and there are so many different ways that you can cover and customize them! They are the perfect mix of soft and simple. They add a soft element to the room with the fabric, but the upholstered cornice keeps the look clean. It says, “Hey, I’m just enough, without being too…
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