Occasionally we veer off the usual home decorating but this post does have to do with the home. With Apple & the FBI in the news lately over unlocking information from the San Bernadino terrorists' phone, it just seemed fitting to ponder an even larger question about what creating "backdoor" entries to smart phones and devices could mean. But, Apple already wants Continue Reading
Best Fireplace Seating Arrangements to Consider
Update: Read our Design History Guide page for further cross references. Yes, winter is still here but with February coming to a close there may be little time to still enjoy a fire. If you are lucky enough to have a fireplace, here are some of the best fireplace seating arrangements to consider. Going with expected arrangements can give a comforting Continue Reading
A Floral Ambrosia Seen in a Romantic Pop of White
You may be wondering why is this wallcovering company that prides itself on bold colors and custom design writing about a pop of white and other wallpaper for that matter? Well, it's because we appreciate great design when we see it and like to highlight others efforts when well deserved.It was the Frontgate catalog that called this beautiful, romantic, pop of Continue Reading
5 Ways to Love Shades of Red
Valentine's Day is right around the corner. We think red and pink at this time of year. Why not throughout the year? Here are 5 ways to live with and love shades of red beyond just this one day.Start small and enjoy shades of red in simple pleasures like food:Think about it, except for Valentine's Day there are not a lot of red foods. OK beets, which are Continue Reading
Time for Texture
Have you noticed different forms of texture popping up in interior design room views in catalogs, magazines and even film? Well maybe it's a prediction for 2016 that this is a time for texture. What is texture exactly, you might ask? You might think of texture of any surface that is rough to the touch but texture can be anything that has the visual appearance of Continue Reading
