Home Decor

A lot of thought, care and creativity goes into picking out and designing your upholstered pieces. It is a labor of love. Once the piece is in your home, you want to be able to enjoy it for many years to come. While disaster can sometimes strike, there are steps to take to extend the life of your beloved furniture.

IT STARTS WITH THE FABRIC

While this one might seem a bit obvious, you must pick a fabric that fits your lifestyle and needs. However, knowing something and ...

When it comes to creating character, some may argue there is no substitute for wood. Real wood is unique, no two pieces identical. For many reasons, wood is one of the main – if not preferred – materials of artisans. These days many interior designers and homeowners are also looking to wood more than ever as a way to infuse one-of-a-kind or unexpected design elements into a space. Love the look of wood but need some ideas? Here are some top tips.

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Afraid of color? Now is the time to take the plunge! With the official launch of spring, it's the perfect time of year to infuse bold and bright colors into your space. Don't know where to start? Here are some tips for infusing bright, bold and beautiful colors into nearly any room of your home.

1. Consider warm colors. Colors that are considered to be "warm" on the color wheel such as red, orange and yellow add an instant, bold pop of color to a space.

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What's hot? What's current? What's now? When it comes to interior design trends, the answer is some timeless trends as well as a number of new ones. Curious? We've compiled a list and style guide.

1. Pastel. No longer considered feminine or old fashioned, pastel color palettes are both current and soothing.

2. Mirrors. Looking for a budget alternative to artwork? Consider mirrors. Hang them in groupings for an impactful look.
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Vignettes help tell the story of your design, and are one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to change up the look and feel of a room without a significant investment in repainting or new furniture. Vignettes can introduce new colors and textures to a room, and are creative and fun ways for you to highlight some of your favorite pieces.

While I firmly believe that there is no "wrong" way to style a vignette, we've come up with a few tips ...

Black and white are two of the most popular but often overlooked colors. In many instances, people don't consider them colors and simply ignore them.

When paired together, black and white can be one of the most elegant and neutral color palettes in a designer's toolbox.

Whether your taste is modern or traditional, a black-and-white palette is versatile and timeless.

Here are some tips to help get you started.

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