By Kaitlyn Keegan From Hartford Courant With home interest rates soaring above 6%, many U.S. residents are left living in apartments. These one- or two-bedroom units are typically under 1,000 square feet. For many apartment dwellers, it simply isn’t enough space. Finding room for a stand mixer or enough counter space to bake cookies, or storing your…
Modern Farmhouse Style Still Going Strong. Here Are Some Tips on How to Incorporate It
By Kaitlyn Keegan From Hartford Courant Modern farmhouse style has been all the rage—in magazines, on design TV shows and in homes across the country. According to a study by Ruby Home, modern farmhouse is the leading home interior style across the United States. The style is a blend of classic and contemporary and is known…
How to Maximize the Power of Mix and Match in Furniture Pairings
By Katie Laughridge From Tribune News Service Gone are the days of placing matching big-box furniture in a room and calling it good. And while it’s easy to fall into the trap of following a specific trend, often I find that the spaces with the most impact are the ones that effortlessly combine elements from…
Appealing to the Senses
By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service Homes have a scent—only sometimes intentionally. Depending on the situation, they can attract or repel. Appealing to the senses, specifically a sense of smell, can be easily achieved, especially for those looking to do so naturally. Looking for ways to infuse scents into your home? Here are some…
10 Tips for Maximizing Studio Space
By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service For many, studio spaces are appealing. Small, cozy and intimate, studio spaces can be divided in unique ways. From additions such as sleep lofts to convertible furniture that can serve more than one purpose, it’s possible to live large in a small space. Here are some elements of…
Get Rid of That Kitchen Island With These Clever Alternatives
By Hunter Boyce From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Kitchen islands have taken over the interior design scene for years now — perhaps too long. Some homeowners are starting their own trends by taking out their massive kitchen centerpieces and replacing them with new ideas. Here are some of the best ways you can design a kitchen…
How to Design Your Living Space to Reduce Anxiety
By Hunter Boyce From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Homeowners are looking for ways to make their homes feel less like last bastion from the world’s troubles and more like a paradise of rest and relaxation. Here are some of the top ways expert interior designers are decorating homes to reduce anxiety this year. Biophilic Design Biophilic…
Design Recipes: Black, White, and Gold
By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service Netural colors remain the go-to for many interior designers. Why? Because they blend well with other colors and provide an ideal foundation off of which to build a color story. The combination of black, white, and gold is a winner for those looking to achieve a warm, neutral…
Hopping Into Spring Decorating
By Katie Laughridge From Tribune News Service With the arrival of spring comes a renewed sense of energy and joy, and what better way to celebrate the season than by incorporating playful and charming seasonal touches into your home decor? For me, spring decor brings the arrival of fresh florals and of course, bushels of…
Do’s and Don’ts for Big, Bold Colors
By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service With so much design focus on minimalism and neutral interiors dominated by taupe and black, bold colors remain a stable choice for those who prefer vibrancy in their environments. While bright and bold colors work perfectly in fun spaces like children’s bedrooms and playrooms, they can also work…
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