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Kitchen and living room

The Difference Between Quality Furniture & Fast Furniture

Design Tips, Interiors

You’re likely to recall us bringing this topic up before, but with the increased attention on “fast furniture” versus quality furniture, we wanted discuss this growing trend towards quality. Today, we’ll dive deeper into the hallmarks of quality furniture versus the often less durable “fast furniture.” The idea behind this shift is that rather than […]

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Custom built-in for office

How To Elevate and Maximize Your Space With A Built-in

Design Tips, Interiors

Custom built-ins are the unsung heroes of interior design, merging functionality with aesthetics to elevate a space that might otherwise feel useless or awkward. Thoughtfully tailored storage solutions not only maximize organization but can also elevate your home. In this post, we’ll dive into the many benefits of custom built-ins, exploring their versatility, aesthetics, and […]

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The Unexpected Red Theory

What is the Unexpected Red Theory and How Can I Apply it?

Design Tips, Interiors

The unexpected red theory suggests that including a bold and unexpected element, such as red, can grab attention and create even more visual interest. While we are going to explore the color red, we also want to look at other ways infusing unexpected elements can accomplish the same effect.

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What You Should Know About Brass Plumbing Fixtures

Design Tips, Interiors

We all know brass fixtures have made a resurgence in popularity, and rightfully so, so today we’re taking a look at the different finishes and things you should know about them.

There are a number of types of brass finishes, and they will each live differently.

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How To Select The Right Wallpaper to Elevate Your Space

Design Tips, Interiors

I’m sure it hasn’t gone unnoticed that wallpaper has been making a big comeback! So let’s talk about how you can use wallpaper to transform your space as well as some of the considerations to take into account when using wallpaper. Wallpaper has the unique ability to transform almost any space.

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The Difference Between Design Trends and Fads

Design Tips, Interiors, Lifestyle

I’ve started seeing more and more discussions on timeless design and am so happy about it I thought I would share a little on the subject. As the subject of timeless design goes hand in hand with the discussion on trends and fads, I thought I would also talk about the differences

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What’s the Difference Between Venetian Plaster and Faux Finish?

Design Tips, Interiors

Venetian plaster has been making a resurgence and cropping up all over in the interior design world on sources such as Instagram, Pinterest and design magazines, so we thought it would be helpful to share some of the differences between a faux finish and true Venetian plaster.

Not familiar with these decorative wall paint techniques, well we’re going to give you the rundown!

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Embracing The Characteristics of Natural Stone Countertops

Design Tips, Interiors

Let me preface this by saying that lifestyle plays a substantial role in the way you should design and select materials for you, or your clients, home. With that being said, I will ask you to imagine pictures you’ve seen of centuries old European homes. Now picture the kitchens and bathrooms in those homes, do […]

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