It’s the little details that make design extraordinary. This lamp had a beautiful base, but the shade it came with just didn’t do it justice. Add a new shade of the proper size and shape, and voila!
Form & Function
Make your home truly reflect “you”
Sure, it’s nice to look at beautiful homes in magazines and imagine your rooms looking exactly the same. But who wants a home that doesn’t reflect them and how they live? The best home designs are those that have a “personal” touch. Try these tips to bring “yourself” in without sacrificing great style: Love a […]
British style invasion!
Some great British-inspired decor is hitting stores thanks to the 2012 London Olympics. Here are some trends we can see sticking around long after the last lap is swum! 🙂
Mid-Century style (Mad Men anyone?!?) is alive and well in Phoenix!
When most people think of Southwest style, “rustic” immediately comes to mind. But, here in the Phoenix valley, we boast a variety of unique styles. One of our favorites is the clean, classic styling of Mid-Century Modern. Here are some great local resources if you love this style too: Phoenix Metro Retro is located near […]
Decorated ceilings
Great post on not forgetting the ceiling is yet another surface in the room that needs attention! http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1984294/list/Decorated-Ceilings-Are-Looking-Up We’ve used this trick on a couple of projects – and it truly made the room!
Declare your Independence from boring design!
The most well-designed rooms always have an element of the “unexpected”. So this 4th, declare your Independence from safe design! Contrary to popular belief, you do not have to purchase a matching bedroom set. Mixing pieces actually gives you a more eclectic and livable look. If you love the nightstands from one group, choose […]
Orange – Summer’s perfect color
When I think of the perfect summer color, orange immediately comes to mind. Good news is, orange is everywhere right now. We recently used some amazing orange and white lampshades in a guest bedroom remodel, and I was instantly inspired! Here are some other great orange finds:
3 Luxury Items No Home Should be Without
Life nowadays is complicated – we’re always rushing here and there, and working way too hard. Our home should be our sanctuary away from the daily grind. We all deserve to have a little “luxury” in our lives, and especially in our home. Here are a few things we feel everyone deserves to splurge on: […]
Industrial Chic
So lately, it seems like we can’t walk into a showroom without seeing some aspect of the “Industrial Chic” coined style. For those not in the know…it’s rustic meets metal, meets recycled, meets mechanical. In simple terms – awesome 🙂 The good news is that you can find options in just about every price range. […]