Category Archives: Interior Design 101

Complementary Colors Compliment Your Space

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Jennifer Mustoe

Color is an intense experience on its own. Jim Hodges In working to make a comfortable and stylish home, I usually select color combinations that just feel right. Unbeknownst to me, those color combinations aren’t just selections that randomly happen … Continue reading →

Posted in Color, Interior Design 101, Uncategorized, Walls | Tagged blue, color, color scheme, complementary colors, decorating, green, home decorating, interior design, melon, orange, paint, purple, red, turquoise, yellow | Leave a comment

Declare your Independence with a 4th of July Color Scheme

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Jennifer Mustoe

Ev’ry heart beats true, ‘neath the Red, White and Blue ~ “You’re a Grand Old Flag” by George M. Cohan Independence Day is a wonderful holiday filled with family traditions and patriotic sentiments. Red, white and blue greets you everywhere … Continue reading →

Posted in 4th of July, Bedrooms, Blue, Color, Holidays, Interior Design 101, Paint color, Red, Uncategorized, Walls, White | Tagged 4th of July, airplane, bathroom, bedroom, blue, boat, decorating, dining room, holiday, kitchen, paint, red, White | Leave a comment

How to Choose and Care for Your Houseplants

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Michelle Eging

We’ve mentioned plants in a lot of our posts, from Affordable Feng Shui to Transform Your Deck, Porch or Sunroom into a Comfortable Oasis. While the idea of an interior garden sounds delightful, knowing which plants grow best indoors can … Continue reading →

Posted in Interior Design 101, Interior Design Accessories | Tagged air purification plants, air quality, bamboo, decor, decorating, direct sunlight, Feng Shui, home decor, house plants, houseplants, ideas, indoor plants, interior, interior decor, interior decorating, interior design, low sunlight, plants, sunlight, tips | 1 Comment

Interior Design: Textures and Patterns 101

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Michelle Eging

One of the most visually compelling features to any polished interior design scheme is a conscious incorporation of textures and patterns throughout the space. Texture consists of the fabrics of your furniture, curtains, decorative pillows, rugs and so on. Patterns … Continue reading →

Posted in Interior Design 101 | Tagged brick texture, color, color scheme, decor, decorating, design elements, geometric pattern, glass, glossy finish, home decor, ideas, interior, interior decor, interior decorating, interior design, leather, linen, matte finish, mirrors, motif pattern, organic pattern, pattern density, pattern scale, patterns, pictorial pattern, plastic, plush upholstery, rugs, stainless steel, stone, textures, throw pillow, tips, velvet texture, wood ceilings, wood coverings, wood decorations, Wood designs, wood texture, wood theme, wood walls | Leave a comment

How to Match Your Wall Color to Your Furniture

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Michelle Eging

Have you kept your walls white or beige for fear of clashing with your furniture? Coordinating wall color with furniture isn’t as daunting as it seems. All you need to do is take account of a few things before choosing … Continue reading →

Posted in Color, Interior Design 101, Paint color, Walls | Tagged accent wall, basic color theory, color coordination, color scheme, crown molding, furniture, lighting, wall color | 2 Comments

Category Archives: Interior Design 101

Complementary Colors Compliment Your Space

Declare your Independence with a 4th of July Color Scheme

How to Choose and Care for Your Houseplants

Interior Design: Textures and Patterns 101

How to Match Your Wall Color to Your Furniture

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