Are you looking for out-of-the-box decorating ideas for your space? Below are a handful of interesting accent ideas to up the creativity of your interior design.
Hanging accent lights. Caged, bubbled, modern, antique—there are myriad styles for hanging accent lights, which can be clustered, paired or used solo to fill up an empty corner or decorate a blank wall.
Mantels. Who says a mantel should only sit above a fireplace? You can easily install a freestanding mantel to rest photos, art or your...
Pittsburgh-based interior designer Colleen Simonds unrolls her best advice on building strong spaces using dynamic wallpaper patterns and gutsy design choices.
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After I graduated from Duke University, I moved to San Francisco to work for Gap, Inc. in their Executive Training Program. That led to a twelve-year career in merchandising at Gap, Inc. and eventually J. Crew in New York City. I then left J. Crew and went to Parsons School of...
A well-curated home takes time to foster. Finding the perfect furniture, art and wall decor to fit your aesthetic requires an investment in every sense of the word. Yet, too often, homeowners ignore the final touches that truly bring rooms to life. An indoor plant can revitalize and elevate any room and this list will help you find the perfect plant for your space.
Spider PlantThese plants are hard to kill and easy to pair with any decor style. They are also non-toxic to pets, which makes them...
Like the generation it’s named for, millennial pink is all around us. It’s a fun, daring, sophisticated hue that isn’t exactly new, but lately seems to have caught the eye of legions of clothing and décor designers.
Not quite salmon, not quite rose and a far cry from traditional Barbie pink—millennial pink can best be described as a soft, subtle pink with some gray tones and a slight hint of peach. It’s hard to miss if you’re browsing the racks for trendy clothes or checking out the newest pain...
So you’re looking to redecorate but you’re not sure where to start. Follow these four simple steps to breathe new life into your space, and your home will look as good as new!
Step 1: Bring in some color
Painting is one of the easiest things you can do to change up a room. Just be sure to paint before you bring in any large pieces of furniture, if possible.
Step 2: Focus with furniture
Large pieces, like a sectional sofa or a bed, are important in bringing the room together....
