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Remodeling Realities: How to Have a Pet-friendly Home Remodel
This is the fifth post in a series called Remodeling Realities. We’re looking at all the moving parts of a home remodel, from how to choose an interior designer and general contractor to picking tile treatments and finishing touches. Read the last post in the series here and stay tuned for all of them! In the U.S., 68 percent of households own a pet, from lizards to Labrador Retrievers. In Dallas alone, there are over 600,000 dogs and cats making themselves at home. With fish, dogs, and cats topping the list of most popular pets, don’t forget to keep them...
Design Crush: Artisan Chandelier
In interior design, lighting is added in layers and each layer plays a key role in creating the right mood in a room. It's a key element we work with every day. Lighting not only makes a space functional, but also affects the ambience. As an example, imagine an intimate dinner with glaring fluorescent lights above the table. Terrible idea, right? Now imagine that same intimate dinner with an elegant chandelier casting a warm glow. That's more like it! My Design Crush this week, the Hammerton Element Chandelier, offers decorative accent lighting and a stunning aesthetic that explores the relationship between symmetry and...
Color Crush: Thanksgiving Road Trip
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and with that holiday, comes a road trip for many to see family and friends around the United States. These can offer some spectacular scenery and hours of fun conversation. For my Color Crush this week, I've chosen an autumnal color palette with all the hues of the season. The deep red, golden yellow, ochre, and taupe are earthy shades that create a grounded, secure feeling in a color scheme. These are often considered friendly and inviting, and tend to more muted and flat. Additionally, earth tones are considered to be generally appealing, reassuring, and...