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Spring Awakening: Refreshing Your Home Decor with Seasonal Furniture Trends
There's something about spring that gets people excited to embrace change. The newfound warmth and freshness in the air are enough to motivate homeowners to do away with their furnishings that feel ordinary and uninspired and replace them with ones that leave their homes feeling rejuvenated and enticing. If you're ready to breathe new life into your living spaces this... -
Then & Now: How to Balance Traditional & Modern in Your Decorating Mix
Traditional home decor has become the backbone of interior design trends of decades past. Filled with rich wood furniture, neutral color schemes, and matching sets, traditional design offers a sense of familiarity and comfort to people of all ages. Modern home decor, on the other hand, emphasizes clean lines, pleasing geometric shapes, and effortless simplicity. It focuses on using fewer... -
The 7 Biggest Decorating Mistakes Designers See Every Day (and How to Avoid Them)
Everyone wants to live in a home that's beautiful, comfortable, and functional. Of course, a well-designed space doesn't happen by chance! With so many decorating shows, sites, magazines, and more available at our fingertips, it's easier than ever to take decorating into your own hands and create living spaces like a professional. While this is true, even the most well-intentioned... -
Five Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Buy a Mattress
When was the last time that you woke up feeling refreshed, energized, and ready to take on the day? If you regularly roll out of bed tired, sluggish, and wishing you could hit the snooze button one more time, your mattress may be to blame. Getting a good night's sleep is one of the most important factors that can improve... -
Progressive Dining: How to Create the Perfect Dining Room, Piece by Piece
When it comes to designing your dream home, every room has an important role to play. The dining room is no exception, acting as a space for families to reconvene over a delicious meal - devices off! In years past, dining rooms were quite formal and pristine, and perhaps didn’t get the frequent use they deserve. For this reason, dining... -
How to Fall in Love with Your Home (All Over Again): 6 Tips to Rekindle the Romance
When you first move into a home, it's easy to feel enamored by your new space. Everything's fresh and new - like the so-called 'honeymoon phase' in a romantic relationship. From your home decor choices to your perspective, basking in the joy and satisfaction of your living spaces is virtually effortless. Like any long-term relationship, however, the newness of the... -
8 Essential Design Elements for Crafting a Serene Sanctuary at Home
A tranquil home is a happy home. Taking the time to design a space that feels like a sanctuary can support a sense of ease in all areas of your life. Regardless of your interior decorating style, anyone can create a home that feels like a personalized retreat with the right pieces of furniture. Check out these 8 essential design... -
The Elephant in the Room: How to Properly Place a Flat Screen TV in Your Living Room
Flat screen televisions have become a modern living room staple. They provide our families with endless hours of enjoyment, but let’s back up and talk about proper TV placement. While you may not be able to hide your (enormous!) flat screen television, there are steps you can take to ensure that it blends seamlessly with the decor in your family... -
Know the Lingo: 7 Words to Master Before you Shop for a New Mattress
When it's time to buy a new mattress, you may not know where to begin. With so many options to choose from, determining which one is right for you is often easier said than done. This is especially true if you have specific needs to address, such as back pain. It's important to do your research prior to investing in... -
How to Get Unstuck: 10 Interior Design Tips to Light Your Creativity
We've all been there. You're ready to revamp part of your home, but when the time comes to choose paint colors, furniture, and accessories, you simply can't move forward. Even for the most seasoned home decorators, periods of feeling uninspired are bound to happen from time to time. The good news is that these phases don't last forever. Still, shaking...