Color Showcase: Pantone’s Lovely Winter Blues
Pantone said it all when it described this season’s color forecast as an evolving landscape, filled with earthy neutrals and bright hues for a perfect combination of natural and fun. Included in the palette of 10 color predictions are Biscay Blue, Stormy Weather and Reflecting Pond. We have to say, having the winter blues has never …
Perfect Live-Work Spaces for Any Style
As someone who works from home, I speak from experience when I say that your home office has to work for you. It has to be functional – you obviously need the basics of a desk, chair, file space, etc. – but it also should reflect your style. And, while you need enough space to work, you …
Vintage Decorating Ideas on a Budget
Antiques and vintage items add character to a room. But they can often be expensive. Here are some vintage decorating ideas that are budget-friendly and can add character to any space. Crates or Storage Bins Vintage Coke (or any soda) crates are one of my favorite vintage finds. Not only do they add character to the space, …
Fall Dining Room Rehab
When I first moved in with my fiancé Matt, or invaded his lair, as he might say, we quickly learned our taste in décor didn’t exactly click as well as we did. Matt gravitates toward rugged and durable pieces — such as dark rugs ready to handle the wrath of a pair of muddy work boots, …
DIY Fall Centerpieces and Table Decor
Halloween is behind us and now it’s time to focus on Thanksgiving. We all want to set a beautiful table for our family and friends at Thanksgiving, but without spending a lot of money on the centerpiece or table decor. Good news! You don’t need to hire or be a florist or spend a ton of …
Do’s and Don’ts of Decorating with Gold
Stainless steel, silver, pewter, and other cool metallics have been hotter than ever over the past several decades, but don’t be fooled…there is no metal in home design that is as glamorous, chic and warm as gold, and it’s making a major comeback! Not sure how to use it in your home? The Mohawk team …
Runway to Rugs: Four Must-Have Fall Prints
With all eyes on the catwalk, gorgeous prints, patterns, cozy layers, and fun textures have caught the attention of fashionistas all over the world this year. Bold, colorful and perfectly on pointe, Miu Miu, Vivienne Westwood, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Valentino and Saint Laurent are just a few of the designer labels that have brought refreshing …
Small Accents… Big Impact
There are so many different elements at play when we’re pulling together a room… everything from wall color to furniture scale and placement to window treatments. I spent a little time recently analyzing images of rooms that spoke to me… and asking the question what was it that drew me to that particular room? The answers …
Seasonal Decor on a Budget
Honestly, I have a love-hate relationship with Pinterest. On the one hand, I love getting new ideas for home decor and recipes. On the other hand, I see these beautifully decorated rooms and think about how much it must cost to fully decorate them. The solution? Figure out how to get the same look on a …
Spooky Chic Halloween Ideas
If you’re not one for the blood and gore in Halloween decor, you’re not alone! Pinterest is loaded with inspiring spooky chic ideas for your Halloween celebration. Spooky chic decor uses lots of black, silhouettes, nods to the “creepy” instead of the “gory.” It will mix in some fall and some eerie, but it won’t …