The High Point Market is a biannual trade show for the furnishings industry, attracting thousands of attendees and exhibitors each spring and fall. With a wide array of home products being introduced at the events, it’s no surprise that a number of commonalities are seen, and thus, trends emerge. The Market Style Report for Spring/Summer […]
One of the design trends noted from the Architectural Digest Home Design Show earlier this year was bright color—and not always where you’d think. The magazine shared this aqua Aga range, which offers a great pop of surprising color to a white kitchen. I’ve been thinking about the idea of colorful ranges for the heart […]
People don’t always think about this option, but one great way to add color to a space is with chandeliers and lamps. I’ve come across some beautiful, colorful light fixtures lately that caught my eye. These two Gaspare Asaro chandeliers on 1stdibs, for example, are both sculptural and stunning. Either would easily make a great […]
If you read my blog, then you probably know I like to think about how colors will work together in interior design. Complementary colors, which are opposite hues on the color wheel, are always interesting to use together in a space because they provide great, often dramatic contrast for one another. Two complementary color combinations […]
Spring is a natural time for homeowners to refresh their space, from quick updates like changing hardware or lighting to full-on room makeovers, complete with a revamped color palette and new furnishings. A color scheme doesn’t have to be bright to look fabulous. If you’re thinking about refreshing your space, there’s a great video on […]
I recently moved into an older home and gained space with the move, which was a big plus! Since it’s an older home, I decided to repurpose one of the small bedrooms to make it more functional. I took a room the landlord called a “third bedroom” and turned it into my dressing room. It’s […]
Draperies are a wonderful design accessory because they can serve a number of functions, like adding color, drama or texture to a room. I recently moved into a new apartment which neutral walls and guess how I am planning to add all these design elements. That’s right with some gorgeous aubergine silk draperies. I can’t […]
Wallpaper has been coming back in vogue in interior design, and there are some great modern patterns available. Forget the outdated papers of the past—these statement-making wallcoverings are fabulously fresh and colorful enough for spring. Schumacher’s April Collection offers dazzling combinations of turquoise, peacock and navy blue. I love this subtle yet sunny color for […]
Sure, it’s great to use gorgeous fresh flowers indoors as spring décor, but this is also the perfect time to be decorating outdoors. For designing outdoor areas, think color—and bold color at that! Personally, I love looking to Moises Esquenazi’s work for inspiration. Bright blues, lime, yellow and orange add pops of fun color to […]
One of the simplest things you can look to for seasonal décor is a beautiful flower arrangement. Bringing nature indoors is great any time of year, but it seems especially fitting for spring. In this design I did for an Emory residence, a potted plant with pink blossoms adds flair on a tray on the […]