Trend Alert: Bar Stool Style
I remember when I was younger coming home from school, dropping my backpack beside the front door, perching on a stool at our kitchen island and drinking milk and dipping Oreos.I was bursting at the...
View Article5 Tips on How to Style Bookshelves
Bookshelves have universal appeal, necessary for storing books, of course, but also a place to display art and collected things.Bookshelves are more stylish when the arrangement is considered and not...
View ArticleHow to Hang Pendant Lighting in the Kitchen
Lighting a kitchen is like accessorizing a favorite outfit. The sky is the limit when it comes to choosing styles, shapes and sizes.Whether you choose an antique crystal chandelier to hang over a...
View ArticleUnique Powder Room Vanities
Whenever I am working on a powder room remodel I like to incorporate unique and creative touches. The powder room is a place where you can make a statement and have fun with design. A funky wallpaper...
View ArticleIndustrial Style Interiors
The term Industrial style interiors can evoke a vision of barren warehouses, uncomfortable concrete seating and exposed pipes. While exposed pipes can be a selling point in loft living, industrial...
View Article10 Fun Facts About the Lava Lamp
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the lava lamp, everyone's favorite emblem of the psychedelic 60s, so we thought it only appropriate to share some facts about the lamp that you might not...
View ArticleOh-La-La! Parisian-Inspired Décor
To a Parisian, style is paramount. Parisian-inspired decor is characterized by attention to detail and is a reflection of the occupant's personal style. The French celebrate beauty in all aspects of...
View ArticleThat Bathroom Mirror is a Style Opportunity
Just because a mirror reflects a stunning room, doesn't mean that bathroom mirror can't also stun on its own.The mirror in a bathroom is almost as essential as the toilet and sink. And just like a...
View Article3 Outdoor Lighting Ideas
If you are anything like me, you never want the warm evenings of summer to end! Hanging outside long after the sun has gone down with only a light throw blanket around your shoulders is a feeling like...
View ArticleHow to Light a Modern Patio
Lighting a modern patio and yards should reflect the modern aesthetic of your home, so choosing the appropriate fixture is key. It’s simply not good enough to go the big box store and jam some solar...
View ArticleOutdoor Stair Lighting Ideas
'Tis the season for grilling and outside dining on the back deck and listening to the crickets chirp in the early evening.Summer is here.Make your outdoor patio or space an inviting place for guests...
View ArticleFor a Good Night's Sleep - Beautiful Bedroom Design
Your bedroom is a sanctuary, a respite from the sometimes chaotic outside world. Your bedroom design should focus on creating a space where you can curl up and shut out the cacophony of the world, we...
View ArticleMirror, Mirror on the Wall - Mirror Gallery Walls
If I could have my very own hall of mirrors, I’d be happier than Marie Antoinette.Since I rarely meet a mirror I don’t love, I’ve amassed quite the collection and have plans to create a gallery wall of...
View ArticleDecorating Around Bold Foliage Wallpaper Design
Big, bold wallpaper design has made a comeback in a powerful way, especially embracing large scale, foliage prints in gorgeous hues and bright patterns. Decorating around such a bold wallpaper can...
View ArticleMood Lighting & Dining Room Design
Mood lighting in dining room design can be achieved in a multitude of ways, but I’m loving the effect certain drum shade chandeliers have on these rooms.Images from Remodelista show that drum shades...
View ArticleOutdoor Lighting & Curb Appeal
Well-planned outdoor lighting is essential to curb appeal. The right combination of outdoor lighting fixtures highlights architecture and showcases landscaping, creating an appealing and welcoming...
View ArticleTurn the Light on with Sconces
Today I'm turning the light on sconces - from what they are and how to use them, to upcoming trends.A sconce is a light fixture which attached directly to a wall instead of hanging from the ceiling or...
View ArticleLED Outdoor Lighting Can Be More Delightful with Layering
Let's talk about LED outdoor lighting...An outdoor room deserves the same kind of design attention as any other room in your home.Layering is not a new concept. Whether you are putting together an...
View ArticleLayering with Lighting
Layering lighting is one of the most important things you can do to make your space feel warm, cozy, complex and correct!If you are lucky you have some recessed lighting in your home that can serve to...
View ArticleAn Interview with Lighting Designer Sergio Orozco
Meet Sergio Orozco, an award winning furniture and lighting designer based in New York City whose designs are inspired by his international travel experiences.Recently we had the chance to interview...
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