A friend of a friend was sharing with me about how she was painting her living room a THIRD time herself because she didn’t like the colors that she had chosen. Her husband painted their living room the first two times but said he was done. I’m actually surprised he painted it twice. lol. A…
For awhile, accent walls were on their way out. They were seen as dated. But fortunately they are making a comeback, and they’re bolder and better than before. Accent walls can make a powerful statement as a focal point in a room or it can help a neutral room exciting with an interesting pop of…
Do I need to follow the design trends? I find it offensive when people call my house “dated.” I recently came across this question in a decorating Facebook group that I belong to BUT what really stood out to me how this one reader found the term “dated” offensive to her when people were commenting…
The kitchen is the hub of the home. It’s where the action is. And let’s face it. It’s where most parties end up. It’s where the kids do their homework. It’s where we gather at the end of our work day & school day for the kids. Since we spend a lot of time in…
Updated: February 3, 2022 Wood Flooring Color Trends 2022 Whether you’re renovating your house to stay and enjoy, or are getting your house ready to sell within the next couple of years, installing new flooring in your home is a fairly big expense. You want to pick something that not only fits with your decor…
Last year we saw a major shift in design trends as we all hunkered down at home during our second year of the pandemic. We were all staying at home, working from home, doing school from home and it made us rethink how we live in our homes. But we’re in a new year now….
Last year we saw a major shift in design trends as we all hunkered down at home during our second year of the pandemic. We were all staying at home, working from home, doing school from home and it made us rethink how we live in our homes. But we’re in a new year now….
One of the most popular questions I get asked alot recently is gray still in style? There is alot of gray furniture on sale. Should I buy a new gray sofa set? Should I paint the exterior of my house gray! My friend says I should. I’m selling my house. I hear gray is a good staging color. …
Fireplaces are the focal point of a room. They need to shine or they make a room look plain or dated.
Updated: May 3, 2021 Whether you just moved into your home and are starting from scratch, or the needs and demands of your home has changed, you have found yourself in a position where you need to redesign a room in your home. But where do you start? Do you have to throw everything out…
Updated March 2, 2021 Powder rooms can break the rules. They have to fit in with the rest of the decor of your home. don’t have be fun. They Whether your powder room is dated, or a basic boring builder powder room, redesigning your powder room is an inexpensive way to make a dramatic or…
The #1 Decorating Mistake Most People Make! One of the biggest challenges homeowners have when they decorate a room is that they don’t start with a plan. They buy a stunning piece of artwork they see on their travels and put it up on their wall. They like a beautiful wool rug they find for…