Lighting Design Trend to Watch: Matte Metals
It’s always a question of balance. Shiny and glittery have their place. But, subtle and finish are trending now. There’s...
It’s always a question of balance. Shiny and glittery have their place. But, subtle and finish are trending now. There’s...
There is something just so elemental about terracotta. As a material and color, it was once relegated to the lifestyle...
Interior designers have long worked with black and white. Designers don’t see opposites. They see complements, partners, and pairs. Black...
When you’re discussing interior décor, “vintage” does not mean “old” or “old-fashioned.” It refers to well-selected items from a past...
Geometrics never quite disappear from trends in interior design. Designers must deal with circles, rectangles, triangles, and more. Rooms have...
Metallics come in gold and silver, brass and copper, chrome and aluminum. They are brushed, shined, or acid-washed. And, you’ll...
Luxury and industry seem contradictory visions. Luxurious evokes thoughts of fluid lines, excessive fabrics, rich colors, and more, more, more...
Contemporary interior design risks too many angles and straight edges. They come with a touch of the industrial and minimalist...
White brightens and expands. It enlarges spaces and floor plans. It frees you to design a room with more white...
As California goes, so goes the nation! And, Cali chic interiors may be a trend worth checking out. If you’re...
Summer sunshine puts focus on golden touchers in current interior design. Designers are using gold metal, fabrics, and fixtures in...
“Classic” no longer means Greco-Roman designs. It no longer means old-style. We’re talking a modern classic, the integration of traditional...
Current home design has room for formal and informal dining rooms. The emphasis on open floor plans allows for classic...
Wall lights have always seemed an afterthought. They’ve been a subtle accent or task light, framing mirrors in the bath....
Pendant lights gained popularity as new home construction raised the ceilings and opened the floor plans. They dominated kitchen counters...
“Contemporary” refers to what’s happening now in design. “Modern” refers to a historic period in fashion, architecture, and design. Contemporary...
Contemporary homes are spaces. Open floorplans, large windows, and rounded lines create a canvas for interior decorators to maneuver, shape,...
Wall sconces have a bit of an uphill battle in contemporary interior design. Too many are too quick to write...
When candles lit rooms, when they hung from ceilings, or when they sat on tables or attached to the walls,...
Open Frame Pendants dismiss frills, fuss, and fashion. They opt for a sleek, simple, and slender geometry. Open Frame Pendants...
LED lighting is not just for holiday decorations anymore. It’s everywhere you look. You can wear it, create with it,...
Contrast marks every award-winning interior design. Contrasting textures, color, and patterns make environments interesting and inviting. Contrast engages the eyes...
There is something warm and cozy in earth tones. Terracotta, clay, desert rose, rust, umber, and more, earth shades add...
HISTORY In the years following World War II, the U.S. enjoyed a period of unprecedented prosperity. Veterans returned from the...
Texture is crucial to quality interior design. It creatively disrupts monochromatic palettes. It links complementary pieces and patterns. Texture adds...