It’s a new year, a new decade, and a new era in design. You may or may not choose to follow every trend which surges in the coming months, but it’s certainly worth knowing what they are – or what they’re likely to be. Practically Perfect One of the growing trends in recent years, which [...]
ec*lec*tic: deriving ideas, styles, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources (from the Greek eklektikos – to ‘pick out’ or ‘to choose’) Let’s not kid ourselves. All interior design, like many other forms of artistic or personal expression, involves choosing from a “broad and diverse range of sources.” If your style is [...]
It seems like today everything has a label, if not multiple labels and names. You might ask yourself if it's worth the time investing in learning all these terms and names. Everyone has their thing, and it can be a lot of fun to learn all about the things that interest you. Whether you want [...]
We love our pets. In an increasingly complicated and sometimes disappointing world, our pets can be a source of unconditional love and reliable companionship. They exist exclusively to comfort and entertain us, and we want to take good care of them in return. Because of the unique affection we have towards our pets, it’s sometimes [...]
Before looking at tips on how to effectively clean your furniture, let’s step back and address the larger issue: You should clean your furniture. A little basic attention a few times a month can extend the life of your household furnishings and accessories while regaining some of that “pop” they had when you first brought [...]
Much like choosing an automobile or remodeling your bathroom, dining room tables ask us to balance the most practical and essential functionality with our style and the space in which it will reside. In some ways, all tables are the same – flat on the top, one or more legs or pedestals holding it up. [...]
The next stage in your life, moving into your first home, is a definite big step. But what do you do first, and what is the best method of attack? This can indeed be a considerable undertaking, but it doesn't have to be a stressful one. After all, you are now able to finally put [...]
There are hundreds of different style profiles out there that make a huge difference in the way that we design our homes. While farmhouse chic is still popular amongst many homeowners, there are other aesthetics out there that are gaining in popularity. Three new design themes that are up and coming are Memphis, Sustainable and [...]
Your desire for the finer things in life does not have to come with a high price tag. It is certainly acceptable for you to spend thousands on new furniture, but such does not have to be the norm. There are things that you can do to give off the luxury appeal in your home [...]
People have been decorating their homes with natural, or organic, elements for many years. It has become more popular of the past few years. People often feel at home in a natural environment. It fills them with a sense of peace and deep calm. It makes perfect sense that so many want to bring that [...]
