Having a tight budget doesn’t mean you can’t have a beautiful living room. I created this modern living room for under $2,500 (and several of these stores often have sales/coupon codes so you can likely get it even cheaper!) Everything I sourced for this living room is from quick ship retailers so you could have…
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One of the most difficult tasks for an interior designer is staying on a tight budget. I’ve done this countless times with my clients but I’m finding it’s actually more difficult to do it for myself as I have “expensive taste syndrome.” Everything I fall in love with is the most expensive option (of course!)…
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My Top 10 Semi-Custom Pieces of Art Artwork can make or break a room and it’s one of the key elements that can pull a whole space together. Unfortunately artwork can be one of the most difficult pieces to find. There’s so many options available yet usually the piece you fall in love with is…
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Finding a rug is one of the most difficult parts of designing a room. When I’m designing a room, I usually choose my rug first then use it as a jumping off point to design the rest of the room around it. A rug can make or break a design so it’s important you select…
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Are you a last minute shopper like me? You may be in full on panic mode right now as Christmas is less than a week away! Well don’t worry, I’ve got you covered (or should I say Amazon Prime does!) These last minute gifts would be the perfect gift for any of the home decor…
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Lately I’ve been so drawn to the “California Coastal” design style. It’s surprisingly a very classic style but has modern elements like golds and black metals to root its overall light and airy feel. The key elements of the “California Coastal” style are lots of bright and airy colors with a mix of warm textures…
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Accessories are the icing on a cake when it comes to interior design. They are the pieces that elevate the entire look and make a room look finished. One downside is that accessories can add up quickly (especially if you’re designing a large room) and often times it’s the first category a client wants to…
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Currently one of my favorite color combos is blush and powder blue. I’ve been incorporating it into my wardrobe and now I’m adding touches of it to my home – especially in my living room. I love how it pairs so well with soft tones like off-white linens and weathered woods. To keep the room…
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One of the top trends you’re probably seeing more and more as you scroll your Instagram feed is Chinoiserie-inspired home decor and furnishings. This trend has actually been popular in traditional style interiors for years but the ornate designs are now becoming key pieces of coastal design (think pink peonies in blue/white ginger jars) as…
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You want your guest’s first impression of your home to be a good one. That’s why it’s important to have an entryway that is well put together and inviting. My foolproof way to decorate an entry way is a console table to easily set your purse on as you take of your coat, a bench…
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