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Back-to-Back Sofas

August 21, 2018 /
Design Tips / Inspiration

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…

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Did You Know: Coffee Tables?

February 12, 2016 /
Design Tips / Inspiration

[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…

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Well, I Never Thought of That Before

January 19, 2016 /
Design Tips / Inspiration

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.  


The Meek & Mighty Console Table

December 17, 2015 /
Design Tips

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…

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Cranberry Lime Great Room

October 29, 2014 /
Design Tips / Inspiration

  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…

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A Little Touch of Fall

September 30, 2014 /
Design Tips / Inspiration

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…

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Where to Shop: Dining Chairs

September 19, 2014 /
Design Tips / Fab Find

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…

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Electrical Plan: Graph Paper Drawings

September 05, 2014 /
Design Tips

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…

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3 Ways to Add High Impact to Your Home for Less

August 26, 2014 /
Design Tips / Inspiration / Upcycled

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…

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Box Pleat Valance

August 05, 2014 /
Design Tips

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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  • Back-to-Back Sofas

    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? Ch...
  • Simple Christmas Place Setting

    Christmas fever has hit. I’m officially loving everything with extra glitter and sparkle lights. There is something so magical about Christmas. Last night my husband and I we...
  • Did You Know: Coffee Tables?

    [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 18R...

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