What is the Best Interior Paint Brand to Use?

Here’s a great question from one of my readers – I call them TIDA Peeps – about which paint brand to use. There are many great ones, but I highlight a couple here for you. Which brands work best for you? Tell me your favorites in the comments section.

Interior Design Showhouse DIY Decorating Ideas

The Kips Bay Showhouse 2015 was a real treat to see. In addition to marveling at the incredibly well nuanced spaces produced by the leading design minds practicing today, this year’s house also offered a few wonderful flourishes any Decorating Lover can do herself. Here are my top 3 easy picks for you to enjoy.…

Big Splash, Little Artwork

Think you need giant canvases to make a statement on your walls? Think again. Here are some great ideas using small pieces of artwork. Have a great idea for small pieces of artwork? Comment below or send a picture to customerservice@theinteriordesignadvocate.com.

Design Giggles: Furniture with Attitude

Talk about a time-out chair! About Donna Hoffman, The Interior Design Advocate™ Author of the popular home design system, The Decorating Genius System – 7 Simple Steps to a Great Interior, Donna is the country’s foremost consumer advocates in interior design in addition to being an award winning designer herself. “Using my design systems and…

2 Tips for Lower Cost Dining Room Furniture

Need dining room furniture, but can’t afford the quality you want? Here are 2 great ideas for keeping your budget down when buying dining room furniture. Let me know what you think of these tips. We’d love to hear your comments or questions!

Design Giggles – Who Put the “FU” in Furniture?

About Donna Hoffman, The Interior Design Advocate™ Author of the popular home design system, The Decorating Genius System – 7 Simple Steps to a Great Interior, Donna is the country’s foremost consumer advocates in interior design in addition to being an award winning designer herself. “Using my design systems and strategies, I help people…

How to Recut an Ugly Sofa

So listen, I’m the girl who was very nicely asked to stay out of a wood shop in college and was told, not once but twice and in two different sewing workrooms, “Thanks but no thanks. Please look but don’t touch.” My talent is clearly in designing things, not in the actual “making” of things.…

Design Giggles: Furniture Order Hotline

How to Get Rid of Home Envy

Ever walk into a friend’s or acquaintance’s home and say to yourself, “This house is gorgeous! Why don’t I have that?” Envy no more! Here are some great tips to get the home you want. About Donna Hoffman, The Interior Design Advocate™ Author of the popular home design system, The Decorating Genius System…

Design Giggles: Furniture Delivery Woes

Now I know why it takes so long to finally get the furniture I’ve ordered! About Donna Hoffman, The Interior Design Advocate™ Author of the popular home design system, The Decorating Genius System – 7 Simple Steps to a Great Interior, Donna is the country’s foremost consumer advocates in interior design in addition to being…

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