I'm seeing lacquered walls and wood paneling everywhere these days. The beauty of lacquered walls is that they fit equally well in modern and traditional room decor. Lacquering a serious library in a not-so-serious color can modernize and relax a space, making it more inviting...
I've been feeling the pull of spring...
I'm working on a Home Library design in a beautiful, traditional home in Denver. Few homes have these beautiful, inviting, bonus rooms, and I fear that even fewer will in the future. Libraries, public and private, really are a treasure. I was recently in New...
Colorado is all abuzz about the Denver Broncos heading to Super Bowl 48. In honor of the big event and my favorite team, I've got to share Orange and Blue decor ideas. Orange & Blue look great together because they are complimentary colors, or colors that...
Radiant Orchid is the Pantone color of the year; the color experts have predicted that we'll see this color in design and fashion throughout 2014. The color for 2014? The captivating, magical and enchanting Radiant Orchid. An invitation to innovation, modern and versatile Radiant Orchid encourages...
I created this article with advice for mixing the neutral palettes of brown/beige and black/gray back in 2013 and it remains one of my most read blog posts. I've updated it several times and in 2019 is the latest update of projects and a new...
The Holidays are coming, the Holidays are coming! That's right. It's Dining Room season in the world of Interior Designers. It's time to think about that new dining room design if you want to have it ready to go for your holiday dinners, parties and lots...
Bed Drapery has been around for a long time. It was essential in Northern Europe during the cold winters in drafty homes. Beds were draped in fabrics and woven tapestries to create warmth and privacy. Kings and Queens would receive courtiers at their bed, so...
I've recently found myself drawn to a lot of bold pink rooms. These rooms are loud and proud in their pink-ness and they are not just for little girls and tweens. Some of them are all out pink. Others incorporate a splash of pink. But...
Interior isn’t as simple as it sounds when you’re moving into a new place or redecorating an old one. After you’ve picked out your favorite furniture, gotten the lighting just the way you like it, hung up all of your favorite pictures and paintings, and...
I was recently asked to advise on carpet decisions and I am simultaneously selecting carpet for my own house. I thought I'd share these tips and trends with everyone. New wall to wall carpet is a big ticket item and a decision that most of us...
Whether it be different colors for Base cabinets and Wall cabinets or switching up the color for the island, kitchens with multiple colors of cabinetry are all around. Do you love it, or would you leave it? via Better Homes & Gardens via Beautiful Habitat via Pinterest via Home...