Interior design plays a significant role in our daily lives. Design can affect the way we perceive the world around us, our experiences, and our emotions. One key design factor that can have a profound impact is color. Different hues can evoke different moods and feelings. In this blog post, let's explore the differences between light and bright design versus dark and moody design.
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Transitional Living Room Design: Blending Traditional and Contemporary Elements for a Timeless yet Modern Look
Are you looking to give your living space a new, modern look? If so, a transitional living room design could be the perfect solution! In this blog post, I will highlight the key features of transitional living rooms and provide design inspiration to help you achieve this style.
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Maximizing Small Spaces: Front Entryway Edition
If you live in a small apartment or house, you know how important it is to make the most of every inch of space. One area that often gets overlooked is the front entryway. Using a little bit of creativity and some smart storage solutions, you can turn this small space into a functional and stylish area that welcomes you home every day.
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Get The Look: Traditional Family Room On A Budget
Do you have a family room that you want to look pretty, feel comfortable, and not worry about the kids ruining the furniture? I designed this kid-friendly family room with all that in mind. This design uses affordable furniture pieces from Walmart that have an updated traditional feel. Two three-seater velvet sofas and two chairs allow comfortable seating for up to ten people. The media center flanked with two bookcases gives you lots of open and closed storage. The rug featuring a medallion pattern brings warmth to the room and the white curtains soften the space. Mixed materials throughout the decor add interest while cozy pillows invite you to sit down to watch your favorite shows on the frame TV.
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Maximalist Living Room on a Budget: How to Create a Luxe Look for Less
I wanted to create a living room with a maximalist approach, incorporating a moody feel and neutral palette. To make it look luxurious without breaking the bank, I mixed affordable pieces with high-end ones. I used an affordable wool patterned rug and slipcovered sofa and paired them with high-end pieces like these beautiful armchairs and coffee table. The different textiles and materials make the space feel warm and inviting, and they all balance and contrast with each other to create something special.
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Get The Look: Calming Retreat
I created a relaxing sanctuary using a pair of affordable chairs from Walmart (priced at less than $250). To enhance the space, I added a beautiful rug and an upholstered bed to create a soft contrast with the clean lines of the dresser and bedside tables. I also found a set of lovely lamps that complemented each other. To achieve a luxurious hotel-like ambiance, I layered cozy textiles and added greenery with organic shapes to bring balance to the space.
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Get The Look: Elevated Casual
This week I found this gorgeous wallpaper on Etsy so I wanted to create a living room design around it. I wanted the space to feel casual and inviting but still elevated. I used contrast to draw attention and provide lots of interest. A family-friendly neutral sofa is paired with luxe velvet chairs with sloping arms. The bold side tables play nicely with the sculptural curves of the coffee table. A patterned rug anchors the space and pulls the palette together.
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Get The Look: Cozy in Autumn
If you are lucky, you are already experiencing some fall weather. Here in Oregon, we have a mix of autumn days as well as some summer trying to hold on before going to sleep for another season. Warm sweaters, caramel apple cider, and the beautiful changing leaves are front and center in my head. I wanted to create a living room that felt warm and effortless and would be perfect for curling up with a good book in front of the fireplace. I hope this look inspires you to start bringing cozy autumn vibes into your home too.
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Get The Look: Earthy Living Room With Traditional Touches
This Earthy living room is designed with traditional touches. The tailored Bench style sofa in a java-hued slipcover invites you to linger in its deep seating. A neutral color palette combines different interesting textures, patterns, and materials. Deep wood tones add a richness that contrasts beautifully with the airy botanicals, and the linen curtains soften the room and make the whole space feel that much cozier.
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Get The Look: Neutral Studio Living Room
This neutral studio living room is designed with comfort and playfulness in mind. A neutral color palette combines different textures and materials with a contrasting chest to create another level of interest. The wood tones add warmth, while the checkerboard pattern rug and linen curtains soften the space.
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Get The Look: Contemporary Dining Room
My take on this contemporary dining room was to create a beautiful and family-friendly space that was easy on the budget. Read more about what makes this collection of pieces so special and why they work together to create a contemporary space for the modern family.
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Get The Look: Relaxed Conversational Area
This relaxed conversational area is perfect for sharing stories over coffee, playing board games late into the night, or simply catching up with a friend. I pushed three cabinets together to create a nice long run of storage behind the four swivel chairs. The soft blue rug feels inviting and anchors the space. arched double doors add interest as well as a great view outdoors.
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Get The Look: Warm Modern Bedroom
This modern bedroom feels warm thanks to the rich terracotta hues paired with olive green. The wood tones contrast the black accents and metal framed canopy bed. a mix of plants adds an organic touch that gives the room life.
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Get The Look: Elevated Traditional
This Elevated Traditional living room is designed with comfort in mind. The neutral color palette playfully combines different textures and materials. The leather armchairs add warmth and create another layer of interest—while the dark coffee table and media cabinet add unexpected contrast.
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Your Favorite Posts In 2022
I was so shocked at what the most popular posts were in 2022. Some are old gems and others are new favorites. Did you have a favorite last year? Take a look and see if your favorite blog post made the list!
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Styling Your Whole Home With Target - Primary Bedroom Edition
Need A little help designing a cohesive home that flows well? I am sharing a series on styling your whole home with target. In this third part, I created a primary bedroom with natural wood tones, sage green accents, and lots of different textures.
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Styling Your Whole Home With Target - Dining Room Edition
Need A little help designing a cohesive home that flows well? I am sharing a series on styling your whole home with target. In this Second part, I created two different Dining rooms with natural wood tones, green accents, and lots of different textures.
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Styling Your Whole Home With Target - Living Room Edition
Need A little help designing a cohesive home that flows well? I am sharing a series on styling your whole home with target. In this first part, I created a cozy living room with a modular sectional, natural wood tones, green accents, and lots of different textures.
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How To Design A Dining Room Like A Designer
Do you love to entertain friends and family but your dining room doesn’t seem to reflect that? This blog post is just for you! I am sharing my design knowledge to help you design a dining room just like a designer. You may be like my family and use your dining room table for more than just eating and entertaining. It can be a place to help with school work, do crafts, play board games, and have conversations over tea(or wine). I want my friends and family to be comfortable so we can linger long after the meal is over but I also want the room to look beautiful and “pulled together”. I have a feeling you may want those things for your home too. Choosing the right pieces for your family can be daunting, but I am hoping I can make it a little bit easier. Where should you begin and how do you choose the right pieces? I will share with you my designer tips and tricks that will help you create a dining room perfect for hosting.
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Get The Look: Gap Home Living Room
This affordable living room design was inspired by the Gap Home collection exclusively from Walmart. This space is perfect for starter homes, playrooms, small apartments, or even home staging. The wood base sofa and accent chairs will add warmth and elevate your room. The lift-top coffee table pairs nicely here and offers closed storage, soft-close hinges, and open cubbies on the ends of the table. Anchor the space with this hand-woven rug that brings in more texture and color.
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