The style of the moment is traditional, but not like your parents and grandparents knew it. Instead of a strict interpretation where everything in a room fits into a definition of “traditional” (and by that
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Biophilic Design: What it is and How to Introduce it to Your Home
We've become conscious of the very act of breathing because of the need to wear face masks out in public during COVID-19, which means the quality of our indoor environment at home is all the
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Everyday Well-being: Choose Wool and Silk Rugs
Well-being is a state of wellness and happiness.The World Health Organization defines human health as "complete physical, mental, and social well-being". So it stands to reason the more we enhance the everyday well-being of our
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Something Old and Something New: Layering Rugs is 2020’s Height of Fashion
When is a trend not a trend? When it's a time-honored interior design idea used by the pros to make a room sing. One of the trendiest old-but-new design ideas for 2020 is layering vintage
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Create a Serene Space with a Monochrome White Interior
Do trends in hair color cross over to interior design? You might think so given the on-trend look for dyeing hair “granny chic gray” for age groups from teens on upwards. Just as gray hair
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Color 2020: Are You Team Pop or Team Drench?
Two related but very different interior design color approaches are vying for the coveted color crown. Are you Team Pop or Team Drench? Both approaches are fun, both inject color shots, and both can be
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Oushak Rugs: New Looks for an Old Favorite
Consumer demand for Oushak rugs shifts through dips and peaks, but Oushak rugs are never out of fashion among interior designers. Why? Because unlike other high quality traditional rugs, Oushak rug patterns morph between myriad
Continue ReadingWhat To See at High Point Furniture Market October 2019
Plus Our Interiors Trend Prediction for 2020 Twelve million square feet of showroom space. Really?! Yes, really! The supercharged growth of interest in interior design across multiple sectors and demographics means that the twice yearly
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“Collected Interiors”: Tips from 3 Design Industry Professionals
Society is at peak stuff. Households are overflowing with stuff and the off-site storage business is booming with the overflow. Should we take drastic action and follow clutter buster guru Marie Kondo's guidelines to drastically
Continue ReadingMix Color and Pattern Like a Pro: Five Tips for Success
A common dilemma of do-it-yourself designers (which is most of us!) is we know what we like but we don't know how to achieve it or where to start. This dilemma is particularly true if
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