The concepts of good, attractive home design have changed over the years, but old ideals in decor have a way of cycling back into our consciousness over the course of decades or even generation. In some cases, the interior and exterior designs from centuries ago can become sources of inspiration for contemporary homes trying to… Read more »
Your Home is Not a Museum: Be Creative with Heirlooms (Part One)
Of family, Vietnamese Monk Thich Nhat Hanh has this to say, “If you deeply into the palm of your hand, you will see your parents and all generations of your ancestors. All of them are alive in this moment. Each is present in your body. You were the continuation of each of these people.” Knowing… Read more »
Lighting is Everything
When planning the design for an interior space, many people tend to overlook the possibilities that the perfect lighting can create. Unique home settings make great use of many lighting configurations that can effectively set a range of atmospheres within a space. If you feel that your home or office has become a bit too… Read more »
The Return of Wallpaper
Revamping the walls in an interior space is one of the easiest ways to change the entire appearance of your home. Paints and wainscoting are typically considered more decorative options, but bespoke, or custom ordered, wallpaper designs are able to create a more personal connection between a homeowner and the appearance of their home. Digital… Read more »
The Future’s Living Space
What if an interior designer had a time machine, and traveled to the future? What would he or she say about the homes? Would the designer have a light bulb moment and exclaim “I knew homes were going in this direction!” In a way, an effective interior designer must have access to some kind of… Read more »