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As a virtual interior designer, my team and I have helped hundreds of families across the country get out of design overwhelm and into beautiful spaces that restore, inspire, and help gather the people they love together. Like Rome home wasn’t built in a day, and unlike advanced calculus, it' doesn’t have to keep you up at night with stress sweats, pulling your hair out, and reaching for the wine.
How to Choose the Right Coffee Table For Your Space
Nothing anchors a room quite like a coffee table. However, if your home is anything like mine, it cannot just be pretty to look at it’s also got to function. We often see clients struggling to decide what type, size, and shape of coffee table is the best choice for their space. This guide will help you select the right size coffee table for your space.
How to Layer Rugs Like a Pro
A rug is one of the easiest ways to add a little something to a room-a pop of color, some texture, an element of surprise-but with so many options, why choose just one? Layering a few rugs on top of one another is a trend that's proven to have staying power. But it can still feel a little intimidating to nail this designer trick without it feeling tacky, so we’re diving into our best advice on rug layering! Creating a hygge inspired space is possible with the added coziness that a layered rug detail provides.
How to Arrange Throw Pillows on a Queen Size Bed
Throw pillows are a great way to add color, pattern, and texture to your bedroom. The right combination and size of pillows can finish off your bedroom and give you a high-end designer look, effortlessly. But, it can be difficult to know what size pillows go where on a queen-size bed. Do you use standard pillows? Euro shams? What size throw pillows work best? We’re sharing four of our favorite pillow arrangement combinations for queen-sized beds so that you can style your bed like a pro!
How to Decorate Above Your Bed
We’re often get asked, “how do I know what size art to hang over my bed?”. It’s such a common question we decided we’d share our answer here! Giving you our guide for the right size art to hang over a queen, king, or twin-sized bed. As they say, size isn’t the only thing that matters. Selecting the right type of art or decor to go above your bed can make as much of a different aesthetically as the size can, so we’ll dive into that too. P.S. - I’m also answering the question… Should I put art behind a 4 poster bed?
How to Style a Nightstand Like a Pro
When it comes to styling a nightstand it’s important that you keep things both functional and minimal. After all, the purpose of a nightstand is to keep the things you need at night close to you! That being said, I’ll share my formula for a well-styled nightstand showcasing a couple of different styles of nightstands.
How to Mix Metals in Your Home
“Is it okay to mix metals?” We often get asked this question by followers and clients alike! Our answer - Absolutely! It’s such a great way to add visual interest and character to any room. we mix metals in nearly every project we do. In this post, we’ll show you how to confidently mix metals in your space.
10 Things You Can do Right Now to Refresh Your Home
Have you ever walked into your living room and thought “I have had my couch in the same spot for 3 years. I could really use a change”? If the answer is yes, know that we have all been there! The good news is that we have 10 easy things you can do right now that will liven up your favorite spaces.
How to Style a Mantel Like A Pro
How should I style my mantel? I’m sharing some of our designer tips on how to decorate and style a mantel using a variety of different decor items. By keeping these guidelines in mind you can confidently style your mantel for maximum design impact and style it seasonally to keep the space looking and feeling fresh.
How to Choose the Best White Paint Color for Any Room in Your Home
Paint is hard. Choosing the right white paint can be especially difficult. Many of our clients want to brighten up their spaces by painting their walls, cabinets, trim, or doors white. It’s a great way to freshen up a dark room and make spaces look larger, but choosing the right white paint color for your space isn’t as easy as heading to the paint store.
7 Things to Consider Before you Buy a Sectional
Welcome to my “sectional confessional” where I’ll be sharing some sectional secrets that the advertising world doesn’t want you to know, but this designer does! Advertisers have done a great job of making people believe that a sectional is an ideal piece of living room furniture, but here’s the truth, it’s actually the opposite. I’ll explain why.
How to Decorate a Blank Wall with Wall Art
How to decorate a blank wall is one of THE most common questions we get asked. Decorating a large wall whether behind a sofa, bed, or in a hallway can be tricky, and intimidating. But when it comes to decorating a blank wall in your home, there are a few simple guidelines that can help steer you towards that perfect piece of wall art or wall decor.
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