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Subtle or Bold: Your Entry Door Makes a Statement
From time to time, I invite guests to share their perspective on this blog. Today, I'm sharing a post from Masonite in which I'm interviewed. I've recently teamed up with them as a Brand Ambassador and Influencer in their new campaign, Go Beyond, to inspire conversations in the design and homebuilding communities about the importance and availability of high-quality doors with enduring style in every home. [caption id="attachment_14324" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Two-panel chalkboard door with matte black barn door hardware[/caption] What does your front door say about you and your style? Many homeowners don’t consider the message their front door sends about their tastes...
7 Interior Design Hacks That Take 7 Minutes or Less
[caption id="attachment_14314" align="aligncenter" width="500"] All photos: Michael Hunter Photography[/caption] I often get asked for quick tips that can make a house look more put together and polished. There are so many tricks of the trade used by interior designers like me to make a home look professionally done. If you've got seven minutes, you can tackle any one of these seven interior design hacks. Each one will help you make an impact in any room in your home, even if you're busy and don't have much time to spend "arranging" things. Over seven days, you can do all of these interior design hacks, and...
7 No-Fail Greige Paints
When some people are choosing neutral paint colors, they think beige looks too much like a Band-Aid and gray is a little to trendy. Enter greige, the paint color taking the interior design world by storm! Greige is a beautiful blend of gray and beige, a welcoming neutral that feels more modern than beige, which is often overused and too yellow, and less industrial than gray, which can feel cold. I've been using greige for several years in my interior design work with BGI Design, and I couldn't be more happy with the results. But finding that perfect greige takes some...