Much like the gift selection for Father's Day, masculine decorating options can seem a bit limited.Let's be real, not every man wants jerseys hanging on the wall and a football field rug. Unfortunately, so much of that stuff is marketed towards men as interior design options that it's hard to piece together alternative looks.Luckily, a sleek, sophisticated, masculine aesthetic is attainable.Here's a look at modern masculine decor.VIEW the POST
Okay, let's be honest. The creation of Instagram has forced (or at least strongly motivated) all of us to step up our game when it comes to home decorating. Some of the most glamorous looking dining room designs I've ever seen have popped up on my Instagram feed.They sparkle with the most unbelievable chandeliers and the tables look like they're set for a White House reception. Yet, surprisingly, this super high glam look is fairly easy to achieve.If you're interested in upgrading your dining room design. Here's your road map to create a luxurious looking room for you and your guests.VIEW the ...
If kitchen decorating has left you stumped, you're not alone. For a long time, I thought my colorful dishtowels, appliances, and canisters were enough.But, when I reviewed photos from a recent family gathering, I was surprised to see just how bare our kitchen looked. Remember, a photo always tells the truth.If you're ever questioning whether or not your room design is working, take a picture. It's like looking at the room through another person's eyes.VIEW the POST
Round table sitting areas, also referred to as conversation seating has increased in popularity in the past 10 years.Often used in addition to, or sometimes in lieu of a traditional living room. They frequently feature four chairs set around a large round table or ottoman.What makes these rooms particularly special is their focus on people. When you invite your friends and family to join you in this type of space, you're telling them that they have your undivided attention. You want to hear what they have to say and what's going on in their lives.By stripping away the distraction of television, you ...
Even if you don't know it by name, you've most likely seen Chinoiserie decor over the years.I remember seeing it in the homes of older people when I was a kid.Today, I can't flip a page in a magazine or scroll through Pinterest without seeing homes featuring Chinoiserie.VIEW the POST
Let's talk about modern industrial interiors.About 10 years ago we started to see a rise in the industrial-style loft. In cities all over the country, young urban professionals looking for downtown addresses were flocking to rehabbed industrial buildings, turned residential retreats.This was also the beginning of the exposed brick craze.And, although these homes with brick walls, metal floors, and open metal staircases were not without their charm, they were overall seen as a bit cold.Frankly, it's hard to cozy up a space filled with cold, rough, surfaces.VIEW the POST
While flipping through the pages of Southern Living and Better Homes and Gardens, I noticed that the homes featured have something in common. They all have a cohesive interior design scheme.Each of the rooms, while decorated independently, all flow together nicely.Even when accent colors are changed from room to room, they all have the feeling of belonging together.So much so, that if you cut out the pictures from 3 different home interiors and jumbled them up, you could still identify which rooms belong to each home.So, how were they able to do this?VIEW the POST