FREE EBOOK: THE 9 MOST COMMON FEARS PEOPLE HAVE ABOUT DECORATING PROJECTS
Last week we talked about putting the final touches on a room with personal accessories that make the space “yours” and feel complete. We discussed some of the ways accessories c109 an be overdone as well as offered tips on how to do it properly. Part of this is remembering to group in odd vs. read more…
When you come close to the end of your project, it’s time to incorporate accessories— the personal photos, candles, artifacts, collections, vases, figurines, and various other display items. These are the jewels of your decor and the ultimate in personalizing your space. As with all things in decor, there is an art and a science read more…
FIVE UNEXPECTED WAYS TO ADD A SPLASH OF COLOR TO YOUR HOME Photo by Surya Take a look around the room you are sitting in. Are you surrounded by a canvas of gray and beige? Could your space use a pop of color to make it feel lively or more relaxing? Perhaps some celadon in read more…
Tackling a redecorating project can be overwhelming. Beyond planning budgeting and making high-level decisions, there are a number of decisions related to the details of the room. As these decisions are being made, quality is often an area where people are afraid to make a mistake. There are many different levels of quality for every read more…
One of the greatest concerns people have when undergoing a redecorating project is whether at the end of it they will be happy with the result given the time and resources they’ve invested. It’s your home, and you want it to look, feel, and function based on your personal preferences, not someone else’s. And you read more…
We spend a lot of time talking about color and pattern and its importance in decorating a space, but there is another component that is just as critical, and that is texture. Without texture a room can feel flat and visually boring. Many people equate texture to fabric selection, when it’s actually applicable to the read more…
Neutral tones are the canvas for creating many great interiors and while we love grays and browns, color is what really brings personality and life to a space. Selecting the colors to enhance your space can seem tricky. Many people are fearful of selecting the wrong shade or color combinations that may date their décor read more…
When you come close to the end of your project, it’s time to incorporate accessories— the personal photos, candles, artifacts, collections, vases, figurines, and various other display items. These are the jewels of your decor and the ultimate in personalizing your space. As with all things in decor, there is an art and a science read more…
Tackling a redecorating project can be overwhelming. Beyond planning budgeting and making high-level decisions, there are a number of decisions related to the details of the room. As these decisions are being made, quality is often an area where people are afraid to make a mistake. There are many different levels of quality for every read more…
Placement of color is as important as selecting the actual colors. I address a number of color placement guidelines in my book, “The Styleprint Design System”. There are many situations in which you will break the rules, but you must first become an expert in using the rules. The following are some general rules to read more…
