Creating a bedroom that adapts as your child, or your client’s child, grows can save both time and money, and it ensures that the room always feels perfect for the occupant! Here are five simple yet effective strategies for designing a space that will grow with a small human, making it stylish and practical for…
										
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	The bathroom doesn’t have to be just a place for quick showers or stop in—it can be a truly luxurious experience with a few strategic design flourishes. If you’re looking to elevate your bathroom design, here are four favorite ways to deliver a high-end feel. 1. Art: Add Personality to the Walls Art in the…
										
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	Homeowners consistently look for ways to update their home’s interior. Wallpaper often is highlighted as a stylish and versatile choice. Aside from their aesthetic appeal, wallpaper has multiple uses besides being solely wall decoration. We’ve spotlighted five fabulous ways you can use wallpaper in your home! 1. Cabinetry Lay-In Wallpaper is generally used to decorate…
										
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	It’s that time of year again – pencils are being sharpened, backpacks are neatly packed and new shoes are eagerly awaiting their “first day” debut…It’s BACK TO SCHOOL season!!! Start the year off with a clean slate and give your little one’s room a little fresh update while you’re at it! There are countless ways…
										
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	One of the greatest slight-of-hand-tricks a good interior designer can do is to use design strategically in order to make any room “look” (and feel) bigger than it is. Small spaces can be vastly improved using various time-tested design moves. Here are 5 favorites that can be easily put into action by anyone – some…
										
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	As a designer with over 15 years in the business, never ONCE have I heard, “I love what you are doing, but is there any way that we can pour MORE money into this project?” We have all felt the uptick in pricing these last few years, due to a spike in inflation; everything from…
										
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	So when it comes to shopping for furniture at HomeGoods, there are a couple of things you want to keep in mind, say you are buying the right pieces, maximizing your spend, powering up your result, and minimizing your stress. So, when you wanna use HomeGoods as a great resource for shopping for furniture, here…
										
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	Muraled wallpapers are one of the hottest interior design trends for 2021, but they are not for the faint of heart. Many of the students from my online home decorating courses have reached out to ask me how they can indulge in this exciting trend. Below are 3 easy rules to follow to add muraled…
										
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	One sunny autumn morning, our team gathered to brainstorm blog topics. One idea that popped out was asking what YOU would love to know ABOUT Donna – on any topic. What would you love to ask if you two hung out and shared a cup of flavored decaf with a splash, or a glass of…
										
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	If you’re one of our followers here at The Interior Design Advocate, you know that this is the time of year where we usually give our peeps a sneak peek into the biggest interior design trends for 2020 / 2021 by way of the Kips Bay Show House in New York City. However, due to…
										
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