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Embracing Pattern: Decorating With Stripes
When I first started decorating my house.....I planned rooms full of neutrals and pattern and simplicity.Simplicity?Ummm....have I met myself before?And when I finished decorating my home.....I stood...
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Inspired by Brazil: Colorful Tropical Style
World Cup fever has struck! Brazil is the hot topic of the day, and not only amongst sports fans. The vibrant sensibility of tropical style has caught the eye of design lovers everywhere.Whether it's...
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Design Tips For Decorating Hallways
Decorating hallways can be tricky. Some are extremely narrow and others jog in strange directions. Many have multiple doorways to negotiate while even more may have little natural light. Oh the bother...
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Coastal Ideas For Bathroom Design
A beautiful, coastal style bathroom does not have to be overly topical, covered in shells, sand and sea life to produce a beachy aesthetic. The subtleties in these coastal style bathrooms from Southern...
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Modern Farmhouse Style in Napa
Napa farmhouse style is the perfect inspiration for modern Summer living and design. The California wine country lifestyle is a wonderful combination of elegance and casual living, which is the epitome...
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Patriotic Wall Lights for July 4th Entertaining
Summer is one of the best times to bring out patriotic tones of red, white and blue in your interiors. Between Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day holidays there is lots of entertaining at home...
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Patriotic Color+Plus Table Lamps
To celebrate the 4th of July coming up, I decided to have fun with the colorful table lamp selection at Lamps Plus.... I selected a red, white, and blue table lamp from the Color+Plus collection. You...
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Blue & White New England Nautical Decor
Last week I took a last minute jaunt up to Maine with a friend to go to to the Kennebunkport Food Wine Art Festival. There was nautical decor, sailing, music, artwork, and lots of eating and drinking....
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Dwell on Design: Furniture Trend
This past weekend, the largest design event in the U.S., returned to the Los Angeles Convention Center and we were lucky enough to attend. The 2014 Dwell on Design event offered continuous content from...
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Fun and Festive Outdoor String Lights
There's no better way to create a fun and festive ambiance when the sun sets than with outdoor string lights. These Metal Cage Lantern String Party Lights have a classic industrial look and charming...
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Upgrade Your Outdoor Lighting
Every homeowner knows the necessity of lighting both indoors and out, but spending the time and money on high quality statement lighting will not only make you smile each time you flip on the light...
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Christopher Kennedy Tour: Modernism Week 2014
Luxe Interiors and Design Magazine’s Modernism Week celebrated the Palm Springs legacy of mid-century modern architecture and jet set American style with the Christopher Kennedy Compound Show...
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Home Design Ideas on 55 Downing Street Blog!
Our Style Illuminated blog is not the only place to find awesome design inspiration and home styling tips..... Check out our sister site, 55 Downing Street which has amazing sales on designer home...
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Design Trend Watch: Pineapple Decor
The pineapple has long been a symbol of welcome, making it a mainstay in interiors styles and design trends ranging from coastal to cottage to colonial. Now, the spiny tropical treat is also enjoying a...
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Tips For Screen Porch Style
Screen porch style is not just about making a porch look pretty but rather having a chic outdoor Summer spot to enjoy that keeps pesky bugs from devouring your flesh on warm Summer nights!Is there...
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Happy 4th of July From Lamps Plus!
We know, you're expecting table decor and recipes. But we decided to share with you how fun patriotism can be for home decor!This living room is perfectly balanced with the two different sofas and...
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Lighting Ideas For a Teenage Bedroom
We strongly believe that if you raise your kids with style, everyone is better off. Ok, so it might be a silly theory, but at the very least, designing with your kids could make for a fun project...
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Garden Shed Inspiration
We live on a farm in the middle of no where.Seriously.As in, go to Tennessee and turn right at the chicken barn, drive two miles past the corn field and at the end of a long winding country...
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Get The Look: Manhattan Model Apartments
Manhattan model apartments are always inspirational. These days, the prices to buy are totally beyond reach but the look can be achieved if you know what’s hot on the design side of Manhattan real...
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LED Lighting – Debunking the Myths
Curious about LED lighting, but hesitating to buy because you're unsure about the technology? We’re investigating and helping to clarify the top 5 LED lighting myths.Light-emitting diode (LED) lighting...
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