Room In a Box: Southwestern Bedroom

A bold area rug and reclaimed wood bed begin this rustic space. Nightstands made to resemble antique leather trunks sit on either side of the bed while a dark wood dresser provides additional storage across the room. Industrial elements were added in the form of a drum side table and mirror, both made of…

2017 Kips Bay Show House Trend Tips & Takeaways

OK Peeps. This year’s Kips Bay Show House was an odd affair for 2 reasons: #1: The show house was secured on the late side and because of this, it forced designers to dash even faster to spin their magic. As a result, luscious ceilings were almost all but missing, as was much needed overhead…

June Decorating Savvy Checklist

Did you know that lists have been known to boost creativity? Sign me up! It’s true. By writing down the small steps you’re freeing up your mind to focus on the bigger picture! To help get your creative juices flowing, enjoy this month’s Decorating Savvy Checklist! Select even just one of the actions below to…

Design Giggles: Some Assembly Required

This one is for any reader who has seriously struggled to put together furniture 😀 And if you’re really looking for a good laugh, check out Hikea.

Room In A Box: Bohemian Glam

Dining Rooms don’t need to be formal to be glamorous. This month we mixed eclectic elements with luxe details to create a Bohemian Glam Dining Room that feels like a breath of fresh air. To start, we wrapped the walls in tone-on-tone damask wallpaper, accented with a pair of billowy linen drapes. A rustic wood…

New Home Alert: Decorating Mistakes to Avoid

The spring real estate market heats to full boil this time of year. So, in an effort to assist you if you have moving on your mind, here are 3 super common mistakes you definitely want to avoid to keep your moving stress as low as possible. Mistake #1: Underestimating your decorating costs This mistake…

May Decorating Savvy Checklist

On stressful days, my to do list helps keep me on track and out of the loony bin! Feeling overwhelmed? Declutter your design brain by getting ideas out of your head and onto a page. To help ease your mind and get you a few steps closer to that great-looking home you’re after, enjoy this…

Design Giggles: Everyone’s Got A Dream

Design got you down? Take a minute for a laugh!

Room In A Box: La La Land Inspired Lounge

No movie captured our imagination this year as much as La La Land. This colorful film about two young artists in Los Angeles had our toes tapping and design brains buzzing. This month, we captured a bit of that movie magic by creating a bold and stylish lounge that would make anyone feel like a…

Decorating Color Combos That Always Work

With the lure of nature’s spring returning here on the east coast, my design thoughts turned to the no brainer color palettes and combos that always work…and they come directly from nature. Pick one of these for your next project: Air and Sky: Blue and White. The ever-fetching color combo taking its cue from the…

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