For the sake of having an intelligent discussion about interior design, you should have a handle on the exact name of your design style. Here’s a list, with quick definitions. Rustic. You live in a barn. Industrial. You live in a factory. Modern. You live in a plastic factory. Traditional. You loved your grandmother. French
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What You Need To Know About Painting Your Walls
Now that you’ve got your dream home planned,built, and landscaped, and you‘ve found the perfect interior designer, it’s time to start thinking about individual elements in the design. The biggest decision — at least by square footage — is what to do with the walls. I talked not so long ago about how happy I
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How to Choose the Right Interior Designer
I know that DIY is all the rage right now — and I’ve been handing out tips left and right since I started this website — but sometimes you need an expert to get the job done right. If you’ve grown comfortable with small jobs, or even the occasional mistake, then you’re well on your way
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The Importance of Landscaping
It’s cold out, and the last thing you’re thinking about is your front lawn. But for the sake of the imaginary home I’m building, I want to go ahead and get a little down-and-dirty in the landscaping department. Landscaping is a crucial part of any home because it’s the first thing people see when they
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Design Trends I Can Get Behind
This time last year, I wrote a post about the trends that I was looking forward to in 2018. As I said at the time, the only trend I’m always into is going against the trend, and a year later that still holds true. But I’m always ready to explore a trend as inspiration, and