Having an environmentally-friendly home does not mean you need to sacrifice the interior design. In fact, there are some design factors that will even help homeowners reduce their electricity bills. As light colors reflect light, they are not always great to retain heat, so it's important to have enough darker-colored furniture built into your design plan. Also, you can get creative with your … [Read more...]

Interior kits are sure to refresh any home while saving you money in the process. They are easy to install without the need to hire a professional decorator. Interior design is more than just making your rooms look aesthetically pleasing. It has a role in making your space more energy-efficient and better utilized, and it is where the practicality and aesthetics blend. Like many other things in … [Read more...]

Today we talk with Lucy Vernasco who has found a studio apartment rental in Seattle, Washington. She says she loves this studio apartment because there is so much view of lush foliage. It feels like a quaint greenhouse for her. She says finding affordable rent is hard to come by. With this small space, she was able to reorganize it to make it feel like home. She says the trick is to find ways to … [Read more...]

After purchasing an 1800s Victorian home in London, a couple decided to completely renovate the bathroom as one of their first projects in the home. For about 7,000 euros, 2 contractors, and 6 weeks, they were pleased with the final product. They expanded the room by knocking out a wall and removing an old hidden staircase they found built into the walls. To cut costs along the way, the couple … [Read more...]

Since you have been staying at home more often due to the global pandemic, you may be creating more of a mess at your place. If you want to start cleaning up now, you should try carrying around a laundry basket to pick up any loose items. Also, you could utilize the clean surface method of organizing in which you tackle individual sections, or surfaces, rather than cleaning everything at once. … [Read more...]

It is often difficult for interior designers to create spaces that are both vibrant and practical. Although, in Omaha, Nebraska, there is a nearly-century-old estate that has married the concepts of color and functionality. The designers transformed this run-down brick home into an aesthetically pleasing paradise. They embraced the odd-shaped rooms while using splashes of color and unique … [Read more...]

In interior design, each element of the overall design is important to the whole picture. One great way to spruce up a home's interior is with a wooden table lamp. These wooden light fixtures have a unique appeal and can bring a stunning natural element back indoors. Before purchasing a wooden lamp, make sure it is durable and is the right size for your home. Also, since there are a wide variety … [Read more...]

One new trend in interior design is a bright kitchen aesthetic. Designers are using pops of sunny colors, like mustard and turmeric, to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in the kitchen. The yellow color scheme is not just limited to specific interior styles either. Mellow marigold cabinetry looks great in contemporary, modern, and even industrial designs. For those that want to add a splash of … [Read more...]

You don't need a full makeover to make your home feel new again. Sometimes all it takes is a fresh look at one aspect of your home. For example, your fireplace. You can modify the decor around the fireplace and utilize it as an aesthetic touchpoint, setting the tone for the rest of the space. The fireplace can change with the seasons, keeping your main room eternally spruced. You can get creative … [Read more...]