If you’re revamping your interior design scheme, you may be considering a new color palette. Should you go with earthy hues? Vibrant jewel tones? Cool blues and grays? Below are five ways to pick a color scheme that will work for you.
Choose from what you have. If you’re not revamping with an entirely new furniture set, then you may want to pick a color from what you already have. A boldly patterned sofa or floor rug can serve as a jumping off point.
Start with three. If you’re feeling overwhel...Would you like to mix furniture and decor design styles in your home but don’t know how? Are you struggling to create a cohesive look with the mix of furniture and accent pieces you’ve accumulated? The good news is you can beautifully mix different decorating styles, like traditional, modern, or farmhouse, to create a stylish interior. Follow these guidelines to design with confidence.
No matter where you live, or in what type of home, there’s an excitement about decking the halls for the holiday season. And, even though you may or may not choose boughs of holly as part of your home’s holiday decor, there are many things you can do—and should avoid doing—to achieve the look you want.
Plan ahead.
Get a jumpstart on planning your holiday decor by starting the process in late October or early November. Otherwise, you may quickly find that items or colors you want are long ou...Are your closets overflowing with pictures and other framed goods that would undoubtedly look much better hung in a prominent location than hardly ever seeing the light of day? Hanging pictures is a great way to tie a room together and add some character and personality to your space.
Instead of simply hanging one picture here and another one there, you can work through your collection a whole lot quicker if you think outside the box and cluster pictures, creating a gallery wall.
But before you...The bar cart is a fashionable, functional, and efficient use of space. If a full home bar is not in order, these are a great way to add design appeal that can be enjoyed during dinner parties or quiet evenings alike. You don’t even have to be a drinker to appreciate a bar cart, as they work just as well with any type of refreshment, be it mineral water or lemonade. One you’ve picked out your bar cart and chosen the ideal space for it, it’s time to put your design cap on.
Here are a few tips for...