Interior Design Tips, Tricks and Guides
Gallery Wall Styling
I love the look of a gallery wall, rather than a lonely piece of artwork sitting all by itself. Gallery walls can tell a story of things that make you happy, and remind you of good times and events. You can also mix sentimental pieces, textures, materials, or objects with your art to create a really unique style …. Get creative with your prints and display them up on your walls.
How to Create a Gallery Wall
Helpful Mattress Sizing Guide
Here is a handy dandy helpful mattress sizing guide to help take the guess work out when choosing that perfect sized bed frame. It is important to remember that most bed frames will extend out beyond your mattress size so always allow for that size difference when planning your space!!
Mattress Sizing Guide Must Have
Hanging Curtains and Drapes
Does it stress you out when it comes to hanging curtains? As long as you follow these helpful tips you are golden. 1. Make sure the drapes are large enough to cover your windows. 2. Hang the curtain rod apx 12” above the windows surround 3. Extend the curtain rod beyond the width of the windows so it doesn’t appear squashed. 4. Allow your drapes to “kiss the floor” to give a grounded look. Then enjoy the style and warmth they bring into your design.
Tips for Hanging Drapes
Window Drapery Styles
To do or not to do draperies that is the question! Although draperies provide privacy and help to minimize acoustics within a space, often times they are used to add color and decoration to help make your room feel warm and cozy. If your preference is more modern and minimalistic, then maybe shades or blinds, however if you like a traditional style drapery, maybe a panel style is right for you. Whatever your design style, here are some ideas to make the choice just that little bit easier.
Window Drapery Styles
Chandelier Size & Hanging Guide
Have you ever been stumped on what size chandelier you need above your dining room table? You have seen the perfect fixture, but wait a minute, how do you know if it is large or small enough for your space. Here are a couple of helpful measuring guides and a simple formula for hanging chandeliers and pendants above a Dining Room Table or Foyer to help take some of the guess work out of it and that everyone should know. Happy Hanging!!
Chandelier Hanging Guide above Dining Room Table
Chandelier Hanging Guide in a Foyer
Measuring Guide
Measuring areas in your home should not be a headache or a hassle, this convenient Measuring Guide Template can help guide you on how to take accurate dimensions of your space.
Accent Chair Styles
Accent chairs have certainly evolved over the years and one can try to begin to remember all the design styles and names for all of them. Furniture designers have technically used the fundamental shape of a chairs style that has been around for many years, but through the creative magic of these designers, they have transformed the average looking chair in to some truly beautiful pieces.
Here is a small guide to help you distinguish one chair style from another in hopes of helping you determine what style best suits you and your home.
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Lighting Fixtures
Lighting is very important in design and finding the right fixtures can be overwhelming in itself. With so many options, do you know how to decipher one fixture from another?
These handy visuals below can help you as you determine your choice and hopefully make the process that much easier!
Wood Flooring Finishes
When you are deciding on the right wood finish for your home, do you struggle with picking the right color, style or finish, whether it be a hardwood, laminate, bamboo, cork, vinyl and more. Wood flooring options are ever changing as new and improved varieties become available. It’s always a great idea to have an idea in your mind as to the name and color and here are some popular finishes that are true, tested and timeless!
