The focus of a bedroom should be good sleep and relaxation. While trends come and go, and everyone might have a different definition of what’s cozy, Real Simple magazine recently published an article including some “don’ts”: 4 Outdated Bedroom Décor Pieces Designers Say You Should Avoid. It recommends eliminating the following décor elements to help create an inviting space.
Have you ever considered using color as a way to help set the mood in various rooms of your home? Well-being, especially comfort and happiness, is an important consideration when selecting interior colors. Think about how you want to feel when you’re in a particular room. These tips — inspired by an article from Showpiece Home — will guide with the selection and application of colors to achieve the well-being you seek in your home.
With the fall season upon us and the holidays just around the corner, this is a perfect time to make design changes to your home. You may be pleasantly surprised to see how even small tweaks make a big difference.
While reading a recent article in Real Simple magazine, “5 Dated Décor Pieces You Should Swap Out ASAP, According to Designers,” I thought its topic was a good continuation of last month’s blog post, “Home Décor Tips: What You Don’t Need.” Again, I feel it is interesting to share what other designers have to say about certain décor and provide my own thoughts.
You may think when working with an interior designer the focus is on what you need in your home to create your intended design. While that’s certainly true, it’s not the only value a designer can provide — we can also counsel you on things to steer clear of when it comes to home décor.
The heat is on! When temperatures soar, you may not be motivated to go outside to work out — and it may even be dangerous to do so. A good alternative to maintain your exercise schedule during even the hottest weather is adding a home gym or dedicating a space in your home to work out. There are plenty of ways to get a good workout with or without exercise equipment.
Despite being one of the smaller spaces in your home, your closet can really benefit from being organized — and that will translate into better well-being for you.
I’ve written on closet organization before but the subject is so important that I’m offering some more tips to maximize how you use your closet space. These tips are inspired by a Real Simple article, “5 Closet Mistakes you May be Making.”
Having positive mindset guidelines when starting the process is the most important step — and knowing how to achieve your goal will result in greater success. Real Simple’s March 27, 2024, article, “16 Steps to Finally Declutter your Home Once and for All,” was the inspiration for this blog post. I’ve condensed their steps into the five I feel are most important
Last month, I debunked the notion that spring cleaning is limited to inside your home by focusing on actions you can take to spring clean your garage. Now, let’s take things a step further by looking at ways you can spring clean the exterior of your home as well as the property that surrounds it.
If you remember the January and February blog posts—focused on organization and decluttering—you won’t be surprised to see the theme of letting go the old to bring in new goodness continue this month as we move outside the home and into the garage.
The beginning of a year is a great time to reflect on the past, learn what can be improved and implement positive changes. While we’re in the second month of 2024, that means the year is still young. One change you may want to consider—especially if you crave more soothing, less stressful spaces—is to declutter.
When you think about making design updates to your home, your laundry room may not be top of mind—but perhaps it should be. We remodeled the laundry room in our San Diego home, starting with replacing our side-by-side washer/dryer with full-size stackables. We also added a decorative chandelier, a fabric Roman shade, and a custom patterned vent screen, and installed a clothes rod over the sink to hang-dry delicate items.
