Author: Kimberly Allen

The 1980s was the era of a ‘more is more’ aesthetic. Throughout the country, interior designers and clients alike were boldly embracing decor trends, like bright, bold colors, fluted surfaces, chintz patterns, and mahogany furniture into their latest projects. Many see the resurgence of the ’80s aesthetic as a response to an oversaturation of clinical…

So what’s new in the world of interior design? It’s Japandi interior design! It’s East meets West and we will help you understand its features and how to get the look right. Considering the hectic lifestyles most of us lead, everyone craves for some peace. In fact, homeowners are turning to Zen and relaxing designs for…

Throw pillows create an inviting atmosphere while also adding style and design to any room.  They come in an endless variety of patterns, shapes, colors, and textures, which add interest to any space and allow you to further express your style in your home.  It’s sometimes puzzling as to where and how to style decorative…

With a new year comes fresh home design trends.  From furniture shapes to paint colors and beyond, here is a sneak peek at what’s to come in 2024! 1 – CURVES Curvy lines, whether used in sectional sofas, dining or cocktail tables, promote a soft, calm energy that makes for a welcoming space. The curves…

In this blog, we have included various hacks, tricks, and rules that interior designers everywhere use to achieve an amazing look every time. If you’re looking to refresh your home and need help getting started, we’ve got some great tips for you!   Pillows  Pillows are one of the best and most affordable ways to…

Hearth and home are terms forever entwined. History and literature are littered with the heartwarming images of families gathered around a roaring fire. While we tend not to rely on our fireplaces for heat or cooking anymore, fireplaces still remain an integral part of most home design. Whether traditional wood-burning, free-standing wood stoves, or natural…

Whatever your home decor style, area rugs are a must-have for any space.  They can make or break your look.  They serve to ground and balance your room and they can make a defining statement about the room they’re in. We’ve compiled a list of the hottest trends in area rugs so that you can…

Kitchen islands have long been the hallmark of a serious cook’s kitchen.  They don’t just offer extra storage, they offer much needed extra worktop space.  In many kitchens, they also offer extra seating, generally in the form of bar seating.  If your kitchen has the room, an island can turn it from a decent working…

Many living spaces have received a lot of care, love, attention and introspection since the pandemic. Most people spent all their time hunkered down indoors with no idea when they would ever get out so, naturally, our attention turned to our interior surroundings and how to make them suit our new needs, such as working…

You already know that paint has the power to transform a room, but sometimes four walls all in the same color can start to seem a little dull. That’s when it’s time to enter the world of decorative painting. So if you’re ready for a change but not sure what direction to take your room…