Category: interior design

How to Decorate With Confidence, According to an Interior Design Pro

By Hunter Boyce From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution As the housing market continues to take a hit from rising mortgage rates, many homeowners are taking down their “for sale” signs and rethinking how they can beef up their home values. Meanwhile, the holiday season is here — meaning many more homeowners are making preparations for hosting…


Design Recipes: Hygge for the Holidays

By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service By now you have probably heard of hygge, the Danish term for coziness and contentment. While you can incorporate the concept into your home and lifestyle throughout the year, the holiday season is certainly the perfect time. Looking for ways to welcome a sense of hygge this holiday…


Pretty in Pink

By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service Fresh and fun, pastel or bold, pink is one of the most versatile and luxurious colors in the spectrum. Pink can be dressed up or dressed down. And its also gender-neutral, allowing for use in nearly any room of a home from social areas such as living rooms…


How to Transform Any Room Into a Flexible Space for Multipurpose Living

As lifestyles shifted due to the coronavirus pandemic, our homes had to adapt to new activities and routines. Dining rooms and closets became home offices, kids’ bedrooms served as home-school spaces, and guest rooms were outfitted with workout equipment. These multipurpose rooms were born out of necessity, but even as we look toward a post-pandemic…


Brighten up Your Space With a Citrus Color Palette

By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service Citrus colors are bright, friendly and gender-neutral. They are also often the perfect way to add pops of color to neutral spaces. From lemon and lime to orange and their various tints, tones and shades, when looking for ways to perk up your decor, citrus colors may be…


An Ode to Decorating With Plaid

By Katie Laughridge From Tribune News Service From decorating with buffalo check to styling classic tartan, plaid is an incredibly versatile pattern with a rich history. While plaid is often associated with fall and winter, you know I believe this pattern looks great all year long. I’ve previously written about my love for plaid, from…


Design by Numbers

By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service Whether through artwork, vignettes, upholstery or coffee tables, chances are you have seen home decor items in groupings. What is the rule of thumb? Which is better, pairs or trios? Is an even or odd number best? Here are some top tips when it comes to designing by…


Texas Interior Designer Cathy Kincaid’s Effortlessly Elegant Style Breathes New Life into Historic Homes

When historical American homes are in need of preservation and an exquisitely traditional makeover, their homeowners have turned to interior designer Cathy Kincaid for over 40 years. She’s played fairy godmother to dozens of charming houses that are full of character, including a 1750s Connecticut ferryman’s cottage on the water, Manhattan penthouses, and a forested…


10 Ways to Blend Black and Gold

By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service Whether in fashion or home decor, the color combination of black and gold is one of the most popular. From artwork and side tables to hardware handles, the combination of black and gold is both bold and luxurious and some may argue timeless. When looking for ways to…


Get Cozy With Earth Tones

By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service Blacks, browns, oranges, reds and even yellows are often considered to be earth tones that can help add warmth and coziness to a space. Earth tones work especially well in spaces that are overly cool or large and cavernous, as they add a welcoming feeling. Looking for ways…