With the cost-of-living spiralling, almost everyone is working to a budget. But that’s no reason why you couldn’t build a house or renovate an existing property and still have an interior worthy of a home magazine. There are so many handy hints, tips and tricks in the world of design […]
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A Brief History of Cookies and Cookie Decorating | History
From the outside, the David Parr House looks like a typical terraced building in Cambridge, England. Inside, however, the walls of this seemingly unassuming home are adorned with friezes, stained glass, gilded molding and vibrant designs, all crafted by decorative artist David Parr between 1886 and 1927. A representative of […]
How to create repetition in interior design: for decorating success |
There are many design principles to follow when decorating your home to ensure a beautiful and successful scheme, and here, we explore the power and importance of using repetition in interior design. When it comes to the best interior design tips, you can’t go wrong with this one. Repetition is […]
Decorating a Cozy Home Theater and Media Room
Home theaters are no longer strictly situated in basements, and can actually be flexible spaces that don’t compromise on providing an authentic theater experience. While lighting and audio/visual setups are crucial, design aspects like furniture selection, curtains and overall coziness can really make your home theater or media room pop. […]
8 outdated decorating rules worth breaking in small spaces |
Increasing the sense of space, and upping the style factor, in a small room is a design issue everyone wants to solve, but there are some outdated decorating rules that still linger in our subconscious. Limited furnishings, muted color palettes, and small-scale furniture make decorating and designing a small space […]
I Asked People For Their Best Interior Design And Decorating Tips And Hacks, And They Didn’t Disappoint
I recently asked the BuzzFeed Community for some help breathing new life into my apartment. villanelle fogging a car window and writing help in the cloud with her finger BBC America / Via giphy.com People really came through! I’ll definitely be trying some of these — like this one: 1.“If […]
The subtle ‘vertical decorating’ technique designers use to make small rooms look bigger and brighter |
It’s hardly a big design secret that using stripes within decor is going to give a small room the illusion of more height and space. However, what we often think of with this technique is just the obvious – striped wallpaper. And while we are partial to a simple stripe […]
11 Genius Decorating Ideas to Steal From Designer Showhouses This Year
Children’s room by JDK Interiors at the Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse Candy Coated Dreams is the apt name that Jenny Dina Kirschner of JDK Interiors chose for her fantastical children’s room, and indeed, the vast mural backdropping the staggered custom upholstered headboard that stretches the entire wall conjures a large […]
Worst 2022 Interior Decorating Trends, According to Designers
Rooms covered in glam, glitz, and glitter are impractical. Saturating a space with glam decor doesn’t show individuality. Pavel L Photo and Video/Shutterstock Glam interior-design styles create an upscale feeling through luxurious fabrics and glittering sparkly accessories. But Charles said overusing of glitz and glitter is impractical and can quickly […]
Decorating Your First Apartment on a Budget
Looking for apartments for rent may be exciting, but it also comes with a list of expenses that you need to account for that you may not have had to deal with before. You need to choose the right location, figure out your budget, go through tenant credit check, sign […]
Jacquelyn Jablonski’s SoHo Loft Will Make You Want to Start Decorating With Orange and Green
Model Jacquelyn Jablonski is a collector, and it shows. Her sunlit SoHo loft, while leaning toward a minimal aesthetic, is a treasure trove of richly layered books, blankets, and furniture she’s picked up around the world in between photoshoots. Also on full display are her favorite colors, but in doses […]
5 Sunroom Decorating Ideas to Make Your Space Cozy and Chic | Architectural Digest
The sunroom is typically a space that opens up to a view, bridging the gap between the outdoors and the indoors. Generally speaking, Thomas advocates for a laissez-faire approach to designing this space. You want the vibe to be relaxed: stacks of magazines and books by the reading chair, a […]
Bathroom and Living Room Decorating Inspiration
Everyone has that one retail chain that gets them every time. You walk in with the intention of buying a few items at most, but somehow you leave with a cart full of stuff. HomeGoods is that store for me. So when HomeGoods offered me a complimentary shopping trip, I […]
Downtown Racine announces holiday window decorating contest | Local News
RACINE — Downtown Racine Corp. will host its third annual holiday window decorating competition Nov. 20 through Dec. 20. “The merchants went the extra mile this year to make it more festive for our community with their incredible window displays,” said Kelly Kruse, DRC executive director. “We encourage you to spend […]
10 Interior Design Rules To Follow When Decorating Your Home
Do you know the basic rules of interior design? There are some fundamental elements, such as proportions and deciding the best size furniture for your room size, which are key to know before you start decorating your home. We’re used to seeing tons of ‘before and after’ shots of home […]
Designer Michael S. Smith Shares Secrets From Decorating the Obama White House
From Oprah Magazine Michael S. Smith was the decorator of the Obama White House, and oversaw the renovation of the historic buildings’ private rooms. In the book Designing History: The Extraordinary Art & Style of the Obama White House, Smith opens up about his experiences—and shares behind-the-scenes facts. Below, Smith […]
Advice for Decorating Your Home
This column is part of a series for the Design special report of The New York Times. Readers are invited to send questions to [email protected] We moved into a new place in March, and our plans to furnish an extra room were waylaid by the pandemic. Is it a good […]
21 Family Room Decorating Ideas, Ranging from a Quick Refresh to a Total Overhaul
The kitchen’s reign as the heart of the home has gone on long enough. This year, it’s time to reclaim your family room—or living room, den or whatever you call the space where your sofa and coziest armchair reside—as the ultimate hangout. Whether you’re looking for a quick refresh or […]
Design: Here’s how to think about decorating your living room
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Open-concept living spaces—like in this condo in the Blum building—offer different decorating challenges than formal living rooms did long ago. (Photo courtesy of Everhart Studio) The living room has historically been an over-decorated room used mainly to receive and impress visitors. This room was a status symbol for outside guests, […]
Top 10 Must See Home Decorating Ideas |
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The beauty of design is its ability to morph, adapt, and incorporate influences that enhance style and function. The interior design trends 2020 exemplify this in a way that tells a story. With their fingers on the pulse of the latest developments, our top online interior designers shared the trends […]