The two reasons I hear most often from people who have avoided working with an interior designer to help them complete their homes: It will be more expensive. It will take too much time. I would like to address each of these concerns, because I think they are based on myth and old … [Read more...]
There’s No Such Thing as Free Shipping
I am always amused at the enticements that internet companies and some retailers will use to lure prospective consumers to buy their products -- the promise of “free shipping” or “free delivery” being one of them. I think we are all intelligent enough to know that there is no such thing as … [Read more...]
3 Reasons You Shouldn’t Buy an Area Rug on the Internet
Yes, I know, the images in the catalogue look great! The price on the website is unbeatable! The shipping is free! What could go wrong? Unless you are very familiar with a manufacturer or product line, you can be making a costly mistake ordering an area rug from an internet discount site. … [Read more...]
How to Choose the Right Area Rug for Your Home
Do you struggle with understanding what makes one area rug different from another? This element of interior decorating can often be the most confusing and misunderstood as well as one of the most important ways to complete a room. These are a few of the questions I hear most often: What makes … [Read more...]
Ready to incorporate this year’s color into your home? Check out these 5 ideas!
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...]
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