10 Pretty Ways to Refresh a Gray Palette
Gray has proved to be one of our collective favorite color picks for the home in recent years. We’ve been strutting our gray stuff for a few seasons now, and the trend shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. But with the spring sunshine, it’s definitely time to uplift our beloved palette of charcoal, pebble and dove with a few dashes of color and print. Be inspired by these 10 gray refreshes, guaranteed to put a spring in your step. More…
A Furniture Buyer’s Buying Trip
Between travel and furniture shows, we visited many of our vendors we currently have relationships with along the way. More…
11 Ways to Work With a Windowless Room
They say you never know what you had till it’s gone, and that’s certainly true for windows. When dealing with a windowless room, you really start to miss the natural light and appreciate the openness they bring. But whether you’re planning a little corrective construction or just a quick fix, there are plenty of ways to bring that same feeling to your basement, den, kitchen and more. More…
The secrets behind bringing the outside in
You’ve secured the perfect site for your new-build project or you’re planning a major home improvement project, but how do you make the most of your surrounding views in the design? Full-length windows, verandas, balconies and terraces are all ways to bring the outside in. Here are our top tips. More…
Color Theory: Grown up Pastels
Raise your hand if you are still loving that sweet salmon pink and oh so cool minty green. Yep, me too. This combo paired with metallics, especially gold, has been having a moment and is still feeling fresh! If you love all those lovely pastel hues, you CAN have them all without feeling like you are in the middle of an easter egg hunt! How, you may ask? Try creating some tension between items that feel sweet and strong. Consider balancing the very feminine with more masculine pieces like this classic leather butterfly number or industrial accents like this great light. More…
How to Decide Between Hiring an Architect or a Designer
The big question is: What’s the difference? You want a new home from top to bottom, so who do you hire— An architect? An interior designer? Or both?
Few people realize that many designers have some knowledge and training in architecture, similarly, many architects have knowledge and training in design. While both these professions revolve around home and building design, there remain some skills that necessitate the hiring of one over the other.
Here we will outline all you need to know, helping you decide whether it’s a designer or architect that you need to call. More…
