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Make a Splash with Custom Art in Your Interior Design
When I design a room in a home, the art I include is the final touch. It pulls together all the elements to complete the space. I think a room without art is like a garden without flowers. Sure, it works, but it lacks that wow factor that elicits "oohs" and "aahhs" from everyone who visits. People often ask me about how to choose art for their home. There are indeed a lot of options available. Anyone can buy off-the-shelf art at a home design store or online. But custom art in your interior design plan takes it to the next level. It picks up...
Color Crush: Floral Color Palette
I’ve been posting color palettes for a while on my social media accounts, and recently named them Color Crush. I find interior design inspiration around me every day, especially in the colors of nature. Today's Color Crush is a floral color palette. These pretty blooms have so many hues, and these colors would look beautiful and fresh in a kitchen, child's room, or living room. What do you think? Like our nature color palette? Share your results with us right here or on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest! If you're wondering about how to create an inspired color palette for your home, contact us...
Custom Furniture Trend Alert: Velvet Fabric
If you've been paying attention to home design trends for the last year or so, I'll bet velvet furniture has caught your eye. This distinctive fabric is showing up in bold ways on sofas and chairs of almost every style. I'm seeing this home design trend mostly in contemporary and transitional furniture, but more traditional pieces are being adorned with this rich fabric, too. And it's not just in houses — office interior design is catching onto this trend, too, which makes for some seriously comfy and chic work spaces. [caption id="attachment_15872" align="aligncenter" width="500"] The Cyan Design Prince Valiant contemporary chair...