Design Tips

We’re in the process of designing a new home, and we’re leaning heavily toward an English cottage style. Our goal is to design a house that is beautiful and timeless with lots of curb appeal! We also want to downsize. The home we currently live in is almost six thousand square feet, which is way more than we need at this stage of our lives. Since cottages are smaller in size, this is another reason we’re choosing this style of home. We’re starting the design process by visualizing the exterior front elevation. So in this article, we’re going to discuss some of the exterior design features important in creating an English cottage.

One of the challenges when picking out light fixtures for an entire home is making sure they are unique yet cohesive. It can be quite a daunting task and a little overwhelming. Light fixtures truly play an important role in the overall design of the house and can even change a room completely. In this article, I’m going to give you a few tips on how to make the selection process a little easier when choosing light fixtures for your home. I’m also including links to the lighting in our current home.

What is exactly is an accent chair? An accent chair is a seat that not only has functionality but also compliments the decor of the room. An accent chair can come in a variety of different colors, patterns, and even materials which in return allows it to be a great focal point or just add some contrast to a room. Here are a few things that may help you know how to choose the perfect accent chair for your space.

Whether you’re having a group of overnight guests or a single friend stopping by, you want to make sure that all guests feel welcome in your home. You’re gracious enough to be sharing your home and you want to make sure that your guests have a great stay. Here are some ways that you can make your guests feel welcome in no time.

It’s a topic that everyone seems to have an option about – mixing wood tones. If you think you’re stuck with one type of wood throughout your whole house, think again. Different types of wood in a home create a lot of interest. Sound intimidating? Keep reading to find out tips for mixing wood tones in your home and you’ll soon be a pro at it.