December Decorating Savvy Checklist

Holy cow, it’s December already! (Don’t we say that ever year?) Well, happy December! Sure, nobody’s got the bandwidth to start a major design project right now, but to help you on your “beautiful home quest,” select even one of the actions you can take THIS month to make immediate improvements to your nest and…

Design Giggles: Color Of The Year

Do you need a design detox? Enjoy today’s Design Giggle! (But on a serious note, be sure to watch this video on “How Important is Color of the Year?“)

From Runway to Room: Modern Glam Dining Room

Listen up TIDA peeps! You don’t need to limit yourself to interior design resources when looking for décor ideas. This month we drew inspiration from a red-carpet ensemble and used it to create a swoon-worthy Dining Room! First, we selected a sleek oval dining table to mimic the gown’s graceful silhouette. We then surrounded the…

Rules for Buying Window Treatments Off The Rack

What will you have to sacrifice when buying ready-made window treatments? Here’s what is lost when you don’t go custom. But I have some curtain shopping suggestions for getting the most out of shopping from your local store (plus another option besides purely custom).

November Decorating Savvy Checklist

Wow, holiday season is about to take off! This isn’t the time to start a major design project right now, but to help you on your “beautiful home quest,” select even one of the actions you can take THIS month to make immediate improvements to your nest and life! Flip all sofa cushions to instantly…

Room In A Box: English Inspired Den

English décor is known for its tailored look and comfortable feel. This month, we show our appreciation for our allies over the pond with an elegant yet playful English-Inspired Den. We started the space with a bold leather tufted sofa along with a set of stylish plaid and faux fur accent pillows. We then added…

How Long Does A Decorating Project Take: The HGTV Myth

I hate to tell you this, because I know how smart you are, but if you’re like most Design Lovers, you have very possibly bought into the misperception that Decorating is fast. Or easy…but that’s another discussion. Let’s stick to this speed thing and ask the question: How long does it take to complete a…

How To Decorate The Dining Room On a Budget

Donna Hoffman, The Interior Design Advocate, guides you through the purchasing process of one of the most expensive rooms in every home: the Dining Room. How can you get the most bang for your buck? Watch the video to find out.

October Decorating Savvy Checklist

OK…it’s year-end crunch time in the design world. Everyone on the pro side is looking at ushering to completion projects that started over the summer. So although you may not have time to hit a major project right now, to help you on your “beautiful home quest,” select even one of the actions you can…

Room in a Box: Modern Eclectic Sitting Room

Eclectic interiors are all the rage these days! But how do you mix design styles without losing your marbles? This month, we’ll walk you through one example with a funky sitting room that marries modern lines with exotic décor! When sourcing the larger furniture pieces for the space we choose items with clean, mid-century modern…

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