Deck Your Halls: Our Favorite Modern Holiday Design Looks
Ready to deck your halls? Green and red are traditional, sure. Yet, sometimes it’s fun to think outside the holiday box. Here are our favorite modern holiday design looks! Merry and Cool Minimalism doesn’t have to be cold, but it can be cool. That doesn’t mean boring, or sterile, either. We’re loving this CB2 holiday […]
8 Affordable Ideas to Spruce Up Your Thanksgiving Table Decor
Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away, and it’s time to start talking turkey. Have you started planning your holiday table? You don’t have to spend a lot (or, in some cases, anything!) to get a look that dazzles. Here are 8 affordable ideas to spruce up your Thanksgiving table decor: Decorative Thanksgiving Napkins Give your table […]
Our Guide to Leather Upholstery
Leather Couch Conundrum: Our Guide to Leather Upholstery It’s not a secret that Betsy is not a leather couch fan. Pillows and blankets slip and slide on their surface and are sticky in the summer. Plus, they scratch easily. But many of our clients love leather sofas, and for some, this piece of furniture is non-negotiable. […]
Nine Questions to Ask Before You Hire an Interior Designer
9 Questions to Ask Before You Hire an Interior Designer You’ve decided to hire an interior designer, and you’ve checked out a lot of websites. After narrowing the field to a few, you’re unsure how to proceed since you aren’t sure what questions to ask. How do you choose which one is right for you? Here […]
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 […]