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5 Ways to Make a Room Seem Bigger
Most homes have at least one small space you wish were a little bigger. That might be a living room, bedroom, or home office. Short of knocking out a wall or adding onto the room, you're stuck with the physical architecture of your home. But there are interior design tricks that can visually expand any space, often at little expense. Here are my five tips for how to make a room seem bigger. 1. Emphasize Height When the eye is drawn up, a room seems larger. This is a rule of thumb in interior design. So make use of the height in a...
7 Interior Design Resolutions for 2017
A New Year means time for some new ideas. How about making interior design resolutions to create a happier, healthier home for you and your family? I've got 7 interior design resolutions for you that will make 2017 a great year. 1. Take More Chances with Color & Pattern If you tend to go back to your same tried and true color palette and matching patterns, consider breaking out of your comfort zone. You can create an inspired color palette for just one room, or your whole home, based on nature, a work of art, or a pretty picture you...
Interior Design Can Make You a Happier Person
When people ask me why I enjoy being an interior designer, I have lots of answers. Interior design is creative and fulfilling, I love working with clients, and design is a natural part of the way I think and relate to the world. But the biggest reason is interior design makes people happy! I take ordinary spaces or blank canvases and transform them into elegant and interesting places that are functional and fun. I help people fall in love with their homes, and what better job could there be than that? Our homes play an integral part in how we feel because...