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Design Crush: Sunburst Round Mirror

I've been sharing interior design finds on my social media sites for some time now, and today, I'm giving it a name: Design Crush. These are my favorite pieces of furniture, accessories, decor, and more. Today, I'm loving a  sunburst round mirror from Cyan Design, the Wheelhouse Reflection Contemporary Framed Wall Mirror. Rough, driftwood-textured wood frames the round mirror in a classic starburst pattern on this wall mirror. This beautiful contemporary wall mirror features natural variations in the design, along with a versatile pecan finish. Got your own Design Crush? Share it with us on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest!   

Residential Design Trend Alert: Cement Tile

Cement tile is one of the hottest trends in residential design. This large-format tile adds a graphic and often colorful design element and looks modern and marvelous. But did you know cement tile in residential design actually goes back to the 1850s in Catalonia? This style made its public debut at the Paris International Exposition of 1867 by the Catalan company Garret & Rivet. [caption id="attachment_15632" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Image via Granada Tile[/caption] This is an old way of making tile, using mineral pigments, cement, a mold, and a hydraulic press. Its heyday in the US was during the Jazz Age, with cement tile...

Color Crush: Get Inspired By Nature

I've been posting color palettes for a while on my social media accounts. I'm constantly coming across images that encourage me creatively — interior design inspiration is all around us every day! So this week, I'm starting to share my color palettes here on the blog and giving them a new name: Color Crush. I hope you will enjoy this nature color palette, the first of many to come. Like our nature color palette? Share your results with us right here on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest!