Our Favorite West Elm Coffee Tables With Storage

OUR FAVORITE WEST ELM COFFEE TABLES WITH STORAGE Aside from your sofa, your coffee table is one of the most focal points of furniture in the living room. We love that west elm has so many to choose from that include storage — from stashing throws or magazines to displaying accents and accessories — here […]
Design Goals: 6 Fun Apartment Decor Designs

DESIGN GOALS: 6 FUN APARTMENT DECOR DESIGNS Ready to drool? We create beautiful spaces every day and are always looking for inspiration. So, we thought we’d share some apartment envy with you! Here are our favorite 6 inspiring properties with stunning apartment decor designs: 1: Natural Light We’re crushing on this bright space with slatted […]
Super Small Space Survival Guide

SUPER SMALL SPACE SURVIVAL GUIDE Living in a micro space can pose major problems. When our founder Betsy lived in a 150 square foot apartment (which she later learned was a renovated janitor’s closet that the landlord illegally rented out) she knew being strategic with the design was essential to having a functional home. Here […]
Guest Post: The Benefits Of Having Plants In Your New York Home By Tara Hickock

GUEST POST: THE BENEFITS OF HAVING PLANTS IN YOUR NEW YORK HOME BY TARA HICKOCK Living in a New York state of mind doesn’t mean you have to give up the benefits of greenery and endless colors. No room for a garden or landscaping? Bring the outdoors inside with an array of plants to brighten […]
Our Design Team Gives You The (Easy & Affordable) Interior Design Tips You Need Right Now

OUR DESIGN TEAM GIVES YOU THE (EASY & AFFORDABLE) DESIGN TIPS YOU NEED RIGHT NOW A lovely home should be a right not a privilege…Betsy Helmuth, Founder, Affordable Interior Design Hi there… If you’re looking for affordable, easy to implement design tips right from our designer’s mouths, this blog is for you! We know many […]
Change It Up: A 5 Tip Guide To Transition Your Interior Design Style

CHANGE IT UP: A 5 TIP GUIDE TO TRANSITION YOUR INTERIOR DESIGN STYLE astes change. You were modern now you’re leaning toward boho. Or maybe you loved contemporary but you want your space to be modern farmhouse. Whatever your interior design style currently the good news is, you aren’t stuck with it. In fact, you […]
Scrumptious Summer: Our Top 5 Outdoor Dining Sets

SCRUMPTIOUS SUMMER: OUR TOP 5 OUTDOOR DINING SETS It’s warming up and that means time to eat al fresco. If you’re looking for ideas for a dining table and chairs, we’ve got 5 of our fave outdoor dining sets below. There’s something for every outdoor space. Check ‘em out: #1: Lowe’s allen + roth Chesterbrook 6-piece Dining […]
Scandinavian Design 101: A Look At Minimalist Beauty

SCANDINAVIAN DESIGN 101: A LOOK AT MINIMALIST BEAUTY If you gravitate toward uncluttered, functional spaces that incorporate greenery and pops of color, you’re probably a fan of Scandinavian design. According to Invaluable, “The signature elements that came to define the Nordic style—minimalist white walls, wood floors, and modern furniture—began to take shape in the 1950s […]
Affordable Touches: Warm Weather Spring Decor On A Budget

AFFORDABLE TOUCHES: WARM WEATHER SPRING DECOR ON A BUDGET New season, new look. With winter in the rearview it’s time to give your space a lighter feel. Banish heavy throw blankets for more ethereal interior design touches without going broke. Here are some warm weather spring decor ideas from our designers. They won’t break the […]
No Neutral Zone: Our Favorite Color Pop Blogs

NO NEUTRAL ZONE: OUR FAVORITE COLOR POP BLOGS We know color can be scary. It frightens more clients than breaking the budget. But the truth is, neutral spaces (done in colors that are not found on the color wheel: whites, ivories, tans, and grays) may not work unless you have tons of money to spend […]