Designing your home can be frustrating. Between measuring all your rooms and furniture, to moving heavy pieces back and forth to try and make everything fit just right, it can be an overwhelming process. Luckily, technology is starting to make this process easier. From apps on your iPhone to software you can delve into on your
(BPT) - Color can be transformative. It has the power to evoke emotion, alter your mood and stimulate one-of-a kind creativity. The shades and hues that capture a person’s imagination are as varied as people themselves. What colors capture you? Is it a color you see or wear every day, or is it one you use
Classic design doesn't have to be boring. In fact, many modern style elements can blend well with vintage pieces, resulting in fresh and dynamic home decor. Here are a few tried-and-true strategies for how to mix the old with the new. 1. Start with a neutral color palette Mixing vintage and modern design can sometimes look
(BPT) It's a common piece of advice from effective home-based workers: start each day as if you were going to work in an office outside your home (translation- take a shower and don't work in your pajamas). The philosophy behind this tidbit is easy to understand. By dressing professionally, you'll feel more professional and your productivity
There is little doubt that since at least the mid 70's curtains have been receiving a bad rap from the design community. This is understandable considering that architectural fashion swung from the austerity of Modernism to the excesses of Post Modernism in the space of a few years, leaving our windows either starkly unadorned or heavily
You finally did it: You bought that new house you've been dreaming of. After you close escrow and settle in, celebrate this new beginning with your nearest and dearest by hosting a housewarming party. Make it a memorable fête by following some of these tried-and-true tips: Invite Set the tone of your party with a unique
Sometimes, adding decor to our homes can be more difficult than we think. Strict apartment guidelines, the constantly changing tastes of children and teens, and the fear of ruining paint or not liking something can often prohibit our longing to add anything decorative to our walls. Removable wall decals, such as the ones featured on Trendy
Look around you. Most of the surfaces in your home can be resurfaced or revamped to make them seem fresher, newer, and more visually stimulating. The tried and true method of redecorating your space is varying the sizes, colors, and textures of your wallpaper, fabrics, rugs, curtains, or accessories. But most people tend to shy away from switching
Have pets, family, overnight guests, and life in general brought some severe wear and tear to your furniture? The solution doesn't always have to be to pour thousands of dollars into redecorating a room. Consider reupholstering your furniture. Reupholstering furniture can be the perfect way to liven up and change a room you've grown tired of,
Easter is a moveable feast. It is an ancient holiday celebrating Spring, fertility, Passover, or all of the above. This year, however you choose to honor Easter, use it is an opportunity to transition your home for spring and prepare for a stylish Easter dinner. Spring colors aren't limited to just feminine pastels. Bold colors —
