Spring is a beautiful time of year! I don’t know about you, but the change of season always has me wanting to throw open the windows, dust off the cobwebs in the corners, and spruce things up a bit. Some ideas for freshening things up could include: changing the paint color on your walls, switching […]
Are you looking for ideas to spruce up your guest room for visiting guests this summer? Guest rooms are an area of your home where you can pull out all the stops! Because they are not used as often as regular bedrooms, you can attend to these […]
What good are those adorable shots of your four-year-old or precious pup if you never take them off your camera? Or those photos from your childhood that bring back cherished memories? The photos you love most are best appreciated when you have them around you, of course. And what better way to share the people […]
Many people desire large living rooms with plenty of space for entertaining friends and enjoying quality time with family. However, if the large space isn’t put together well, it may not feel inviting or cozy to you — or your guests. You can have the best of both worlds with the right color choices, creative […]
Figuring out where to put your furniture is like trying to complete a jigsaw puzzle. What you imagine in your head or on a floor plan often doesn’t come out the way you’d hoped it might. That’s when “decorating anxiety” usually starts to kick in. We’re often asked for recommendations on room arrangements when customers are […]
Scale refers to how an item relates to the size of the room or to something else and can be one of the biggest challenges for consignment shoppers when mixing different furniture pieces. Interior designers say you should strive to group furniture with visual balance. If you group items that have different scales, you’ll notice that the […]
Do you mix patterns in your home decor? Layering with patterns increases the drama and depth of a space but can be one of the greatest challenges to get right. Paula Hoyas from La-Z-boy makes it easier for us all in the following article in which she shares her guidelines. Remember when you thought you’d […]
If you’re like most North-westerners, you seize the opportunity to spend a lot of time in your backyard, so consider giving your deck or patio a new look with fun outdoor furniture, fabrics, and accessories. For inspiration, Better Home & Gardens shared their tips on how to create 5 great outdoor revamps: Island Cool: Nautical Nod: Uptown […]
Linda Ballard of “Makely School for Girls – Lessons in Making Your Home Awesome” shares her Bedding Formula for a Well Dressed Bed for warmer climates or perfect for the summertime. “It’s taken me several years to get to the point that I feel like I have a good system for how I put […]
The master bedroom is often one of the most neglected rooms in the house, usually because the woman of the house tends to focus on the common spaces for her family and guests first. But at the end of the day, busy parents need a place to wind down, reconnect and recharge – and for some couples, it’s […]
