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  Living rooms that feel dark and cramped are no fun. They can seem small and depressing. Thankfully, there are several ways to make a small living room seem larger. The following are some ways you can make your tiny living room feel bigger and brighter. Choose Light Colors for the Walls When choosing a paint color, pick a light shade. White is always great, but grays or tans work well, too. If you find those a bit boring, pastel colors can make a room seem warm and inviting, without making it seem smaller. Colors like lavender, light blue, and pale pink are great choices to add some color without making the space feel dark. Choose Window Coverings That Allow Light One of the simplest ways to make a room seem larger is to get more light into the room. Having more light in the room makes it feel bright and spacious. The easiest way to do this is by changing your window dressings. Instead of bulky, dark curtains, pick some that are airy and sheer. Another option is a pull-down shade that

There are a few pieces that have the ability to define and anchor a room like a rug can. Whether it’s bringing a pop of color, a fun pattern, or a feeling of coziness, a rug can add a lot of dynamic to your room. Knowing how to find the right rug for your space can be difficult. To help you get started we put together several tips on finding the right one.

Theme: Subdued Colors that Promote Calmness and Serenity People want to make their home a calming sanctuary and this year’s colors help to promote that feeling. We are seeing hues of blue, delicate greens, and supporting earth tones all aimed at helping us feel calm and centered. We’ve compiled a list of color trends from the industry’s leading trendsetters: Very Peri: an infusion of red-violet with a blue hue is perfect for pairing as an accent color with neutral colors. Aleutian: a cool shade with a red undertone helping to bring cool and warm shades together. Evergreen Fog: a grey-green color with a hint of blue is a timeless color and creates a beautiful backdrop. October Mist: a gentle silvery sage. Breezway: a soft, silvery-green shade with cool undertones. Gilden Linen: an organic, warm white that evokes a feeling of simplicity and cleanliness. Subtle Peach: a soft tawny pastel shade with a hint of warmth. Breath: a tranquil and natural mid-blue color. Olive Sprig: a muted, prot

Living rooms are often the center of the home. It’s where we nap, watch tv, read, hang out with friends, play with the kids, and for some, work. In this blog, we share practical design tips for creating a cozy living room that you and your family will want to hang out in. Upgrade to Comfortable Furniture  Oversized or plush furniture invites people to kick back and relax. If your space allows, choose a sectional with a chaise or an extra deep sofa, which are both perfect for napping.   Select Soft Fabrics Chenille fabrics is known for its velvety texture that invites people to relax. Available in a wide range of colors and patterns, you are sure to find an option that suits your style.   Get a Plush Rug Anchor your space with a fabulous plush rug. Nothing says comfort than a soft shag rug under your feet!   Create a Conversation Layout Grouping your furniture into layouts that promote conversation gives the space an intimate feel. This often means moving the furniture from the perimet

Have a great home to share with family and friends? Want to make your guests feel welcome, comfortable, and taken care of from the moment they enter your front door? Then start planning now for holiday entertaining! Getting your house ready is an exciting process. It can also be overwhelming if you don’t have a plan. Here are some helpful tips to help you get started: 1) Be honest about what you can commit to It’s easy to say “Sure, I’ll host Thanksgiving dinner with no problem!” but that doesn’t always pan out in reality. Maybe it will work this year, but as life goes on there may come a time when it just won’t fit into your schedule anymore. And that’s okay! Also, coordinate with other friends and family about what they can bring to the party to lighten your load. 2) Think about your guests It’s all well and good to get excited about hosting the holiday get-togethers, but don’t forget that it’s not just about you! You want your guests to be comfortable and enjoy themselves while they

Living in a small space doesn’t mean you have the feel cramped. With some design tricks and the right furniture, you can create a beautiful, comfortable, open-feeling living room. Check out these 7 tips that can help maximize your space: 1. Use Open Furniture. Bulky furniture can easily overwhelm your space. Using furniture that has open spaces allows light to flow throughout the room making the space feel more open. Cabinets or bookcases are great options for displaying and storage. You can always get decorative boxes to hide your stuff. 2. Think Minimally. More isn’t better, especially when you have a small space. Take time to declutter your space by getting rid of items you don’t need or rarely use. You may need to take some inspiration from Marie Kondo . 3. Use Multifunctional Furniture. Because your space is small, having furniture that can serve multiple functions is a necessity. Here are some great examples: Having a sofa table that can double as a desk like the Valerie Sofa

With everyone either working from home or doing online classes, space has become extremely limited or in some cases nonexistent. Rooms no longer have their sole purpose anymore instead they have turned into theatre plays with multiple set changes to meet everyone’s needs. The spare room has morphed into a classroom for the kids’ homeschooling, an office for your Tuesday afternoon conference meetings, and a bedroom for your guests if they’re even able to recognize it as such. Now don’t get us wrong there’s nothing wrong with your space being used for many things, however, it is wrong when that space can no longer function the way it was intended. There are ways to stage your spare room tactfully to where it can fully function as a home office/ classroom/ guest bedroom/ and whatever else you need it to be without causing any interference. Follow along as we give you some quick and easy tips to make your spare room or any other space multifunctional. Sectioning Dividing off a room can be

We all think we have impeccable style when it comes to clothes, we all think we have food critic taste when it comes to restaurants, and we all THINK WE KNOW HOW TO MAKE A HOUSE A HOME. Getting dressed up for the right occasion is not the same as dressing each room in your home to reflect you as a person or you as a family. Many of us do not know when it’s time to call in reinforcements to help us turn our newlywed home from college dorm to honey my parents are coming to visit next weekend. Let us help you in answering the questions we all try to avoid when it comes to transforming a space  “Why you should hire an interior designer?” Before we get into the when and the why you should hire an interior designer, let’s first answer the what. What is an interior designer? An interior designer is a person who specializes in the process of decorating or executing a design pattern or look for the inside of a home or workspace. We like to say that an interior designer is the one with “the eye”

In the everyday home, we are always looking for ways to bring a little “pop” into a space while maintaining its integrity and simplicity. This minor task can become a renovation project if one doesn’t know the little secret behind “less is more” or “you can do a lot for just a little, if you know what you’re doing.” In this blog we will be featuring ways to jazz up your neutral palette in your living room, and hopefully by the time you’re done reading this, you will have saved lots of money and you will know exactly what you are doing. There are lots of ways to jazz up your neutral living room without ever having to open a bucket of paint or feeling like you have to overwhelm the space to bring in personality. So here are 3 easy ways to jazz up your Neutral Palette in your living room. Splash of Color Finding smart and tasteful ways to feature color will accentuate the room in a great way. Color should always be on purpose when trying to make a space feel whole, warm, and welcoming. Co

This sofa is too hard, this sofa is too soft, this sofa is just right. This is every adult’s biggest quest when purchasing a sofa, finding the right one. Buying the right sofa is just as important as buying the right mattress. A sofa is one of the most used furniture pieces in a person’s home. With that type of popularity shouldn’t your sofa be just rightttt!  Take a seat and make yourself comfortable and write down these “Tips on Buying a Sofa.” Space & Measurements. How big is the room you are going to be placing the sofa in? That spacing will determine specific measurements of the sofa you will need to get. Will this sofa be outside or inside? Will it be in the living room or a bedroom? Knowing the space gives you more insight into what type of sofa you should purchase. Style & Function. There are multiple styles of sofas that have different functions that make them each unique. Are you wanting your sofa for a bachelor pad or for a family home? Knowing these details gives