There is something tidy about having all your belongings carefully stored behind closed doors. However,there is a beauty in "letting it all hang out" and proudly displaying your everyday items. In fact open storage is a great way to add personality to any space and help create a home that goes beyond the expected.   Colorful glassware and pottery add... [Read more...]

Organization is key when creating a home office. These beautiful spaces manage to beautiful and functional - so come on get organized and create a beautiful space that will inspire you to check your  email.   Straight forward shelving provides plenty of storage in this tidy office. The curtains can easily be drawn to keep mess and clutter out if sight. This... [Read more...]

Kid's play spaces can be fun to design but they present several design challenges. You need to create a space that will grow and change along with your kids and you need to organize and store a lot of STUFF.  Here are some wonderful play spaces that are sure to inspire Cherry red walls and bright white wainscoting are a great backdrop for this cheery playroom.... [Read more...]

Boston based interior designer Leslie Fine is known for her contemporary interiors and impeccable attention detail. Over the years Leslie has learned a thing or two about what really makes a great home. She offered some simple advice on "what works and what doesn't" when it comes to creating your home. Whether your taste is urban chic or country cozy Leslie's... [Read more...]

We love the look of these classic flat paneled decorative wall. What a terrific way to add classic architectural detail to your home. You can panel an entire room or select a singular wall to be the focal point of a room. Here are some great examples of how some simple paneling can transform a space. Sharing the same lovely green color as adjacent walls, the... [Read more...]

We've all heard the term "layering" used on design shows or in shelter magazines, but what exactly does that mean? The Greenwich design firm S. B. Long Interiors had a wonderful post on adding layers to a room to create a cohesive looking room that feels comfortable and welcoming.   Here is the room before it got the full S. B. Long treatment: Here... [Read more...]

Interior designer Tobi Fairley has gained national recognition for her exuberantly colorful spaces. This is a woman who is not afraid to go bold with color or pattern! The result is high energy rooms with graphic appeal. Nowhere is Tobi's signature style more clear than in her own Little Rock, AK home. We are sharing some photos recently featured in Traditional... [Read more...]

Fans of HGTV's Home by Novogratz have seen the super chic design duo using custom photo wallpapers in several of their interiors. We are always on the lookout for clever ways to display family photos and this certainly is a winner. The Novogratz's use a New York company called Dugal to create their custom wallpapers. However, you can re-create the look with... [Read more...]

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