Moulding is sooooo expensive. The amount of time and detail it takes to customize architectural elements can cost a pretty penny. This wall could have easily cost my Client $7K. Instead we got a little creative and DIY’ed this look…
Top 7 Benefits of Working With the Right Interior Designer
The right Interior Designer can be one of the best investment you’ll ever make into fulfilling your design dreams. Having an Interior Designer on your upcoming design project is a big decision to make and it’s also the right decision…
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 of a small space, finding solutions to make the most of small space…
4 Easy Design Visuals For Your Interior Design Project
If you find yourself asking “What is the difference between a mood board and a concept board?”, this post is for you. There are 4 easy design visuals that your Interior Designer may use on your next project to help…
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…
