20 Stylish Yet Functional Ways to Make the Most of Small Space Living July 21, 2021 by Mekaila Oaks, Article can be found here. Decorating your home allows your personality and style to shine through. But when faced with the additional challenge…
Using The 60-30-10 Rule to Color Your Space Effectively
Save time and money by adding color to your room using the 60-30-10 Rule. This guideline applies to all colors in all design styles, including monochromatic design! Adding color to a space can be quite difficult. There’s so many colors,…
Top 4 Ways To Determine The Best Color Palette For Your Space
Adding color can seem overwhelming. If you add too much, it’s jarring and looks haphazard. Let’s not even talk about the money you spent and all of the returns! Too little of color and your room falls flat. Today, I’m…
49 Best Sherwin Williams Paints by Color
Take the guess work out of selecting your own paint colors and let a designer do it for you (for free!) Keep this post handy the next time you’re selecting your color palette. Top Sherwin Williams Paint Colors that are…
The Effect Your Paint Color Has on Your Mental and Physical Well Being
Thanks to studies conducted with the use of advanced technology, we now know that color affects brain waves, the autonomic nervous system and hormonal activity and stimulates various emotions. In other words, we react both physiologically and psychologically to color….
The Affordable Master Retreat of Your Dreams in 10 Simple Steps
Create the The Affordable Master Retreat of Your Dreams in 10 Simple Steps. I don’t know about you but I know I want a space away that is just mine. Away from the mess, chaos, children, etc. A place where…
5 Top Tips to Add Instant Curb Appeal to Your Home
Have you ever driven by a house that stopped you in your tracks? You know, the one in the fancy neighborhood, probably has a gated entryway and perfectly manicured lawn? Next time you drive by that house, stop and look….
Key Things You Need to Know About Mixing Patterns Like a Pro
Did you know there’s a method behind mixing patterns? Interior Designers and Decorators use several design elements to masterfully coordinate patterns for your space! Whether it’s throw pillows, bedding or patterns in a whole room design, these three elements are…
Affordable Ways to Furnish Your Home plus FREE Budgeting Planner!
How do I affordably furnish my home? This questions is one of the most asked from Homeowners! To answer this, I’m going in depth on the finances that comprise Interior Design. As with any design project, it’s important to know…
How to Hang your Artwork Like a Professional Designer
Hang your artwork, gallery wall or home decor like a pro… the first time. Avoid a common design mistake with these simple tricks. Hanging Artwork By Itself: The best tip for installing your artwork, whether doing it yourself or by…
Why Performance Fabric is Considered Supreme Among Designers
Let’s face it: Life can be messy. Perhaps you have young kids running around putting their dirty fingers everywhere, a teenager who doesn’t clean up after themselves, or pets that drag mud all over your beautiful furniture. So what fabric…
7 Great Ways to Balance Your Living Room Using Feng Shui
How do you incorporate Feng Shui in your Living Room and what exactly is Feng Shui? Feng Shui, literally meaning “wind and water,” is a traditional chinese concept of linking the destiny of man to his environment. Everything around you…
#Shelfie: How to Style Your Shelves Like a Professional Designer
#Shelfie is all the Instagram rage these days! Learn our top tips and tricks to professionally style shelves that are Instagram worthy! Sooooo…. what exactly is a shelfie? A play on the word “selfie,” a shelfie is a picture of a shelf,…
6 Kitchen Design Tips You Need to Know Before Your Next Reno
After years of saving up money and waiting for the right moment, it’s finally time for you to design your dream kitchen! Now that this moment is upon you, you might not know where exactly to start. If you’ve never…
9 Questions to Ask Before Choosing an Interior Designer in Connecticut
Choosing an interior designer to help decorate your home the way you want it to be decorated? Don’t become overwhelmed with making the right choice because we will provide you with questions that you need to ask an interior designer…
5 Actionable and Inexpensive Tips to Elevate Your Living Room
There are so many ways to upgrade your living room on a budget. Here a few key factors to take into consideration when you’re working with a tight budget: 1. Know where to cut costs: Quality is important and should always…
4 Easy to Implement Steps to Achieving a Cozy Home Your Guests Will Love
If you’ve ever worked with an Interior Decorator or Designer, one of the first questions you’ll get asked is “How do you want your home to feel?” And if you’re like 90% of my clients, you’ll respond with “I want…
Guide To Measuring For Your eDesign Your Designer Will Thank You For
Before you begin the Guide To Measuring For Your eDesign, it may be advisable to have someone nearby to assist with the measuring. Alternatively, you can hire a handyman to take the measurements for you. You will need one floor…
How to Style Your Bed Like a Pro and Why It’s Important
Let’s just be honest here: there’s something so soothing and satisfying about a made bed. We don’t want to put in the effort to make it, but the reward after a long day is almost euphoric. Every vacation I’ve ever taken ended with tired feet, pure exhaustion, more shopping bags than I’ll ever publicly admit. But looking at turned down bed was better than a 5-course meal, and you know how I love food!
Sample Interior Decorating Questionnaire: How to be Prepared for Your Consultation
New to Interior Decorating? Are you someone whose been in the industry for years and is looking to revamp your questionnaire? A homeowner looking for questions asked in a consultation? We have you covered! No more endless searching. In this article you’ll find a Sample Interior Decorating Questionnaire used by KH Home Design and Furnishings for all of our consultations.
