Tips & Trends - Design
Make a Statement with Oversized Wall Art
While some modest pieces of wall decor are designed to add subtle nuance to a space, oversized artwork commands immediate attention. Whether in bright colors or muted tones, including artwork that is sized 48" or larger in your room creates a presence in your space that can show off your personality, style aesthetic or color scheme in a unique and ... Read more »
Color of the Year 2019: Living Coral
Fresh and expressive without any sense of overbearing … the 2019 color of the year as determined by the Pantone Color Institute is Living Coral. This color will enliven any space while still imbuing a relaxed feel.... Read more »
Mixing Colors and Patterns - Why Do These Rooms Work?
Interior designers mix patterns and colors to create dynamic, vibrant rooms. But the concept can be intimidating to the novice home decorator. Here we take a look at a few designer rooms and explore what makes them work.... Read more »
Decorating on a Budget - Minimalist Style
Once dismissed as simply decor for college students, the minimalist look is actually based on a philosophy many find beneficial. Minimalism uses the bare essentials for modern living in a pared-down and sophisticated way, preferring simplicity to ornateness and quality to abundance.... Read more »
Decorating with Yellow and Orange
Mention yellow and you probably think first of bright, crayon yellow. Think orange and you get, well, an orange. Because these youthful, high-impact colors have such strong emotional appeal, you might be concerned they lack sophistication or carry too much intensity for home decor. But this pair, nestled right next to each other on the color wheel,... Read more »
Color Theory & Home Decor
Before you choose wallpaper, buy upholstery or open a gallon of paint, take a moment to review a little about color theory. Even just the basics — how colors blend or clash and the effects that different combinations have — can help you avoid costly decorating errors and rooms that just don’t please.... Read more »
