What Should You Put In an Empty Corner?
The Best Ways to Use an Empty Corner In Your Home One of the most common things we hear from clients is, “What should I put in here?” Usually, they’re pointing at an empty corner. Sometimes the answer is a large plant. Sometimes it’s a chair, shelving, or artwork. And sometimes the answer is absolutely […]
Design Trends We Refuse To Give Up
The Design Trends We Still Use (And Why) Every year, a new list appears telling us what’s in and what’s out. And every year, we see at least a few items on those lists that make us scratch our heads. Because truthfully, most trends don’t fail because they’re bad. They fail because they’re overused, poorly […]
What Makes A Lamp Look Expensive?
Some lamps instantly elevate a room while others make it look cheaper. Here’s what designers look for when choosing lamps that feel more expensive.
The 4 Things Your Living Room Needs to Feel Finished
Looking for living room design ideas that actually work? These are the 4 pieces interior designers recommend most often for a finished space.
Where to Buy the Best Summer Bedding Right Now
If you’ve been wondering where to buy summer bedding that’s designer-approved and survives a hot night without turning into a sweaty mess, here are the retailers we recommend most often, along with the materials and styles worth paying attention to this season.
How Our Interior Design Shopping Service Works (And If You Should Use It)
Should You Use An Interior Designer’s Shopping Service? Most people don’t fully understand how interior design shopping works, or what they’re actually getting when they book a design plan. We get a lot of questions about this. Do you have to use the shopping service? Are you expected to buy everything at once? What does […]
Bedroom Design Mistakes That Are Ruining Your Sleep Setup
What’s Not Working in Your Bedroom (and How to Fix It) We see this all the time with our clients: bedrooms that look perfectly fine but don’t actually work day to day. The nightstand is just a little too low. There’s nowhere to set anything down. The lighting works in some spots, but not in […]
Where to Buy Outdoor Furniture That Actually Holds Up
Where Designers Shop for Outdoor Furniture That Lasts Outdoor furniture looks great in photos. In real life, it has to deal with sun, rain, humidity, and constant use, which is where many pieces start to fall short. Meaning, while it’s easy to choose something based on style alone, outdoor furniture has to do more than […]
What It’s Like to Work with an Interior Designer in Fairfield County, CT
How Interior Design Actually Works in Fairfield County, CT As we’ve expanded and started working with more clients in Fairfield County, CT, one question keeps coming up: What does it actually look like to work with an interior designer today? Most people have a general idea, but it’s often based on a more traditional model […]
Dining Room Design Mistakes That Are Throwing Off Your Space
What’s Throwing Off Your Dining Room Design Dining rooms seem simple. A table, chairs, a light fixture, maybe some artwork. But they’re one of the easiest spaces to get slightly wrong in ways that make the entire room feel off. And it’s usually not one big mistake. It’s small details that don’t quite line up, […]