The news has been out for some months about the 2017 Color of the Year, Greenery. What is not to like about a color that is drawn directly from nature? This fresh, spring green tone can brighten up any environment, but how do you add this hue into your home’s décor without changing your whole … [Read more...]
Stately Lake Lanier Home: Great Room, Dining Room and Master Suite Redesign
When we were first contacted by this client, neither of us realized that I lived just two miles down the road and that our design studio was located less than two miles from his office in an adjoining city. Small world! He has a beautiful home on Lake Lanier that was designed by a renowned … [Read more...]
The Color of the Year for 2017
Pantone has just selected their 2017 Color of the Year: Greenery. I must say this is one of my favorites in recent years as it is a shade that is found naturally occurring in nature. This fresh, spring green hints of new life, new beginnings, nature and healthy environments. It is also a … [Read more...]
High Point Furnishings 2016 Fall Market: 7 Top Interior Design Trends
We always return from our visit to the High Point Furnishings Market feeling energized and inspired by all the wonderful product lines and new introductions. There is always so much to see in such a short period of time. It is, at best, a whirlwind tour! After spending several days and visiting … [Read more...]
Coverlets and Bedspreads – What’s the Difference?
Are you in the mood for new bedding for your bedroom? With so many different types of bedding, how do you know what to choose? It can seem overwhelming at first, but I'm here to help you make sense of it all! Before choosing the perfect bedding for your master bedroom, it's important to … [Read more...]
5 Interior Design Ideas to Reenergize Your Home
Have you been living in the same home with the same pieces for what seems like eternity? Does your interior décor feel dull & uninspired? Here are 5 tips for giving your home a breath of new life: Purge - If you don’t love it or you don’t use it, then get rid of it! Clutter can sap … [Read more...]
Who Needs Beachfront Property? 4 Tips to Transform Your Home into a Coastal Chic Oasis
Maybe you live in a suburb of Atlanta, like Alpharetta or Milton, but you yearn to be near the ocean. How can you introduce some “island style” to a more traditional home? Here are 4 simple home design tips for incorporating an easy, breezy coastal flair into your interior décor ... without … [Read more...]
Live Plants or Artificial Plants for your Interior Décor?
Personally, I prefer to use live flowers, plants, and greenery in my home. Live greenery helps to filter air, produce much needed oxygen, and lift the spirit while adding a breath of life to any given room. However, there are circumstances when adding artificial plants, or what I like to call … [Read more...]
How to Hang Your Window Treatments – 5 Tips
One of the most common mistakes I see when people hang window treatments on their own is the installation of hardware in the wrong place. Here are some simple tips to follow that will help your window treatments enhance your interior décor. For 9 to 10 foot ceiling heights (or lower), I like … [Read more...]
Top 7 High Point Spring Market Interior Design Trends
I have just returned from the International High Point Home Furnishings Spring Market where we spent the bulk of last week touring vendor showrooms and seeing new product introductions. While it is an exhausting week with a full itinerary, it is also energizes me and gives me a fresh new … [Read more...]
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