Let’s say you’re in a groove on your decorating project – got the budget all set, have your eye on a sofa you love….then all of a sudden something stops you or slows you down. How do you get out of it and into the beautiful room that you’ll love? Watch this…
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Category: Interior Design Tips
Every year, Pantone announces its Color of the Year. In the grand scheme of interior design, how important is it really? Well, it depends on a few things…. 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,…
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You know how today we create our own word hybrids (Brangelina?? Kimye??) instead of sticking to the words that exist in the Queen’s Dictionary? (Hey, I know I’m an American, but stay with me here). Anyway, for fun, I decided to do a few design-related word hybrids myself for this week’s blog post. I will…
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Does home decorating make you stressed? Budgeting mistakes are the leading cause of discomfort in a project. Avoid these two mistakes and decorating will be fun and easy! For more budgeting advice and to get more control over your interior design project spending, check out www.TheInteriorDesignAdvocate.com.
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Ever hear the expression “the accessories make the outfit?” Well my dear, do not ever underestimate the power of the accessory to make the room. Somebody should make up a saying about that one! But the all too common problem is this: As Design Lovers buzz along in a decorating project, so few remember to…
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If you’re wondering how to get that gorgeous area rug like the ones you see on Pinterest, Houzz or interior design websites, it’s easy with these simple tips from The Interior Design Advocate!
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One of the biggest mistakes in interior decorating has to do with Scale and Proportion. Roughly translated in interior design: Scale and Proportion refers to the size and “visual weight” of furnishings relative to the room in total, to the architecture of the room in total and even in relationship to other furniture in the…
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What’s the best way to layout a room? If you’re a first time home buyer or have no clue what to do, watch this video for some great tips and tricks! If you liked what you heard here about my Decorating Genius System and would like to know more, go to www.TheInteriorDesignAdvocate.com/decorating-genius-system xo,
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In this week’s video blog, I show you how to correctly measure for a dining room table or kitchen table chandelier. Watch this before you buy! 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…
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Do you have a decorating wish list or a dream for a design project, but have no clue where to start or how to pull it off? If you answered yes, you are not alone! Not by a long shot! I work with lots of Design Lovers who need help turning their Pinterest board pinning…
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