Animal Attraction
All children have a fascination with animals and for so many of us, that attraction sticks with us through adulthood. Our human attraction to animals extends to home decor as well, and many popular...
View ArticleWhat’s Hot: Natural Wood Decor
One of the hottest trends in home design is the use of natural wood accents and textures in home decor. Coupled with the movement to be eco-friendly, the design world has embraced natural wood with...
View ArticleWhat’s Hot: Geology!
There are a lot of home accessories appearing in stores that are making one subject of science popular again and that’s geology. Geology is the study of the rocks of the Earth and what they reveal...
View ArticleStill Hot: Brass + Gold
One of the hottest trends that’s still going strong is in the incorporation of warm metallic tones in a space in the form of antique gold and brass. In truth, the use of golden finishes should not be...
View ArticleWhat’s Hot: Ikat!
It’s hard to ignore the popularity of Ikat textiles in home decor and interior design this year, and this global pattern is appearing everywhere in large and small scale, from rugs to furniture to...
View ArticleWhat’s Hot? Faceted Lighting!
Geometrics have reigned on the interior design scene for several years with the popularity of trellis and chevron surging to the top of the list, but there’s a new kid in town popping up everywhere and...
View ArticleGlobal Inspired Accessories
Travel abroad is inspiring for all of the sights, sounds, and flavors we experience, but it also has a dramatic impact on the way we decorate our homes. Design elements from the east have influenced...
View ArticleWhat’s Hot: Dip Dye Designs
There’s a big trend going on right now in retail and among the do-it-yourself crowd, and it’s the two tone dipped paint treatment in furniture and accessories. The technique is referred to around the...
View ArticleStill Hot: Industrial
It’s fun to observe what is on the horizon in interior design, what styles have staying power, and what looks are simply trends that will pass. Industrial chic has been a popular look in design for...
View ArticleStyle Spotlight: Faux Bois
It’s hard to resist the appeal of beautiful tall trees and there’s nothing like a nice long walk in the woods to clear the mind! So it makes perfect sense that when we decorate, we embrace the...
View ArticleBest of: Mirrored Chests and Nightstands
When there’s a need for glamour in a bedroom space, a mirrored bedside chest or nightstand will certainly do the trick! A reflective surface is another layer to consider when designing a sophisticated...
View ArticleStill Hot: Geometric Rugs
It’s hard to ignore the impact that geometry has had on interior design over the past few years. Geometric patterns are appearing everywhere from faceted lighting to home accessories to furniture, and...
View ArticleOpen Shelving in Kitchens: 7 Different Looks
There’s a new movement in kitchen design when it comes to storage and display and that is the replacement of solid upper cabinetry with open shelving, typically in the form of floating shelves or ones...
View ArticleNow + Next
One of the features in the January issue in Better Homes & Gardens is a focus on trends in home design, specifically looking at what is hot right now and also forecasting what’s coming next. I was...
View ArticleRustic Touches
There’s a trend that’s going strong in home design, and that is the incorporation of rustic touches as part of both architecture and decor. Reclaimed wood beams are appearing as features in kitchens...
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