Have you noticed a mural on a wall or more precisely, all the murals lately featured not only in interior design magazines, but also in catalogs? There is an ongoing trend we see to have the background focus be on murals. One might be inclined to ask, "Mural mural on the wall...who's the fairest of them all?" But we think they are all lovely! We're glad to see this Continue Reading
A Unique Approach to Interior Design
Hey readers! Today, I am here to talk about a interesting and unique approach to interior decorating. Debraé Little is a very talented interior designer based out of Las Vegas. Debraé Little Interiors specializes in residential, commercial, and hospitality projects. She started her own firm six years ago working in both Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Starting as a Continue Reading
Ikea Hacks: The Modern DIY for Designers
Do it yourself projects, or DIY, have always been very popular for people trying to save an extra dollar or just people who like to be creative. The newest trend that has emerged in this market is a concept known as “Ikea Hacks.” Basically, people take normal items from Ikea and with a little bit of work, they repurpose, they remodel, or just make it look much Continue Reading
Can You Paint It?
In some cases paint is the easiest way to do a makeover but let's look at these examples. The questions to ask are: Can you paint it? And, should you? Give us your feedback.Floors?Which looks larger, plain or painted with a diagonal check (harlequin) pattern? The pattern creates the illusion of added width and length. Answer: Although a lot of Continue Reading
Blue and White – Porcelain and Pattern
Update: Read our Design History Guide page for further cross references. We have also updated this post with some maximalist styling options that counter classic ways to use blue and white. Blue and White Toile & Pattern Themes Picking up on our toile theme, have you noticed that many toile patterns come in blue and white? We can't help notice and Continue Reading
