If one of your resolutions for the new year was to be more organized, listen up! We are sharing expert strategies for clearing out the excess from your home in 2015, room by room, piece by piece. Books You may think that down the road you might
Light fixtures are a key element in the design of a room. "Think of decorative lighting as architectural jewelry. It can dress up or dress down the look," lighting designer Randall Whitehead says. Consider style, shape, color, and size when choosing a light fixture as
When most people think about hiring an interior designer, they zero in on aesthetics: wall colors, window treatments, pillow patterns. But that's just scratching the surface of what a designer can add to a home. These pros go beyond cosmetic concerns to ensure that a
Remodeling and new construction projects can be complicated, problematic, and overwhelming especially with all the different contractors, architects, and so on. But think about this: a team of professionals remodeling or building new construction where everything is working in sync to create the space you've
With all the summer sunlight bursting through your windows, it's the perfect time to rethink your window coverings. Not only do they add style, but they can also help save on your air conditioning costs during the summer months, and protect against heat loss in
Window fashions provide beautiful & functional window treatments, as well as light control and energy-efficiency. Hunter Douglas tells us that “50% of a home’s heating and cooling energy can be lost through its windows,” so that is why it is very important to “dress your
As most of you know by now, Radiant Orchid, a shade of purple with fuchsia and pink undertones, was announced as the 2014 Color of the Year by Pantone, the leading authority on the hues used in paint, fabrics and manufacturing. Pantone has said that the
Now that the turkeys have been picked to bones and Black Friday is a thing of the past, it’s time to gear up for the next holiday – Christmas! With plenty of things to do for festivity (parties, tree lightings, etc), it can be difficult finding
Candles are lit. The smell of hot apple cider and cookies are filling the house. Everything is perfect! It's time for the guests to arrive, but you did it. Family and friends laugh and eat and reluctantly wave goodbye. As the evening comes to an end,
The best gift you can give yourself this holiday season is to start in advance. Though reminders of the holidays seem to arrive earlier each year, the lack holiday planning can affect your ability to get things accomplished this season. So to make your holidays merrier—and