I’m so pleased to bring you the second part in a series where I asked a fellow group of designers/decorators to share their #1 tips for the home. Our last post included tips for picking colors for the home. This time around we are focused on the keys of home organization. Read ahead for proven tips from our contributing designers. Be sure to check out their links under each tip for even more resources and design inspiration… Get rid of the junk! I can’t say it enough but you MUST ... View Post
“Turn a boring and dated guest room into a money-making Air B$B machine”
We all know that Air Bnb has grown increasingly in popularity. You may be wondering how you can take advantage and add some cash flow to your income. If you are interested in renting out a guest room, read ahead for some big picture and small details you need to watch to make your space profitable. Making guests feel welcomed! You definitely want your space to feel inviting no matter if you have a weary traveler on a multi-country trek or just the occasional weekender. Your guests will love ... View Post
Designer Secrets for Picking the Perfect Colors in Your Home
Winter is coming! We may have to wait until next year for a new Game of Thrones episode and get our fire-breathing dragon fix but in the real world winter is around the corner (yup the Christmas decorations are out!) and we’ve prepared some design pro tips to make your home the ultimate winter refuge. I’ve worked with several designers and we’ve come up with a series of tips for a comfortable Netflix binge haven (have you seen Stranger Things yet??). We’re kicking off our series by asking ... View Post
How to style the best end of summer cocktail party
Do you remember those epic house parties back in the day when you were young (I mean really young)? The loud house music playing in the background? Crappy food? Crazy dances and I could go on and on but some things are best left in the past. Hey we were young and we didn't care. Ever wish you could get back to those days?? Well snap out of it because they are long gone. Source: New Line Cinema Here are the days of long hours at work, trying to get in a soul cycle class (by the way how is ... View Post
Don’t start your home decorating project until you’ve read this…
Are you overwhelmed at the thought of decorating your home? Perhaps it’s time to get real furniture and do away with those mix match pieces, IKEA jobs (hey IKEA is fine if you’re like 18), and hand me downs. Chances are you may not have the professional know how that designers and decorators use to make a space look fabulous but you can apply some basic design techniques to get you started. We want the task of redecorating your home to be fun and for you to enjoy the final outcome. ... View Post
What is E-Design?
E-design or virtual home design is a good alternative for traditional interior design services. Typical interior design projects includes a lot of in-person interaction to identify the client’s style, likes and dislikes and vision for the space(s) to be designed. The increasing popularity of virtual technologies such as video chats, design apps, instant messaging and the ability to have real-time project updates allows for more efficient and cheaper design options and facilitation of client ... View Post
