You’ve either heard it said or said it yourself. “Sure, if I just had the decorating budget the people on those home shows have, I could make MY space look great, too!” Yeah, you’d like to make some decor changes at your house, but hmm, the orthodontist expects to be paid for those braces! I’d […]

With the world changing daily, and more people moving into a work from home position, many people are having to create office spaces in their homes. The excitement of creating a space that is unapologetically you and functional can often become a modern design nightmare. From background to lighting, there are many things that can […]

In the previous post, I showed you the first basic layer of lighting in a room: general illumination.  Usually a ceiling fixture or pot lights, general lighting gives overall lighting to your room or area.  But as they say on tv, “Wait! There’s more!” So let’s look at another important layer of lighting… Task Lighting […]

I know you never do this: you’re driving along through a part of town where you like the houses, whether historical district or newer builds that appeal. It’s dusk or dark, and through the unshuttered windows or open drapes (these folks obviously don’t mind you looking!) you see the happy welcoming glow of lamps and […]

In Part 1, I showed you some ways to: 1. Clear clutter with creative storage. 2. Vary lighting. 3. Group decor in odd numbers. 4. Add a mirror. 5. Add a rug. Now here are five more tips to help you decorate like a designer!  6.  Group your collection While decorative pieces and collections spread […]

Want a designer look for your home? Here are 5 tips to help you decorate like a designer. Check back later for 5 more! 1. Clear Clutter Even functional storage can contribute to your design idea: use a basket, crate, armoire or lockers as “decorative storage.” I feel like trays are my secret weapon. Kid’s rooms can get really messy, […]