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Wallpaper – Not Your Grandma’s
In a continuation of the segments that I did on ABC here is the segment on wallpaper. It is so important that we get the old idea of wallpaper out of our heads. These wallpapers are nothing like the ones we grew up with. I am so in love with what we can do to change the entire feel of a space with these … Read More Wallpaper – Not Your Grandma’s
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Furniture and Design
The most recent segment that we did with ABC’s Morning Blend is about design and furniture. Using an interior designer should not be a scary or intimidating it should be all about you. So we decided to talk about some of the myths and help our viewers to learn a little more about how the process works. I love our design boards and … Read More Furniture and Design
Wallpaper, wallpaper, wallpaper
Wallpaper has grown and changed over the years. The materials used are different, textures are gallore and they are like pieces of art. So I thought I would show you some of my favorites. Wallpaper can be scary because there has been so much bad press about installation and removal. But here is the thing, what you can do with wallpaper you simply can’t … Read More Wallpaper, wallpaper, wallpaper
+ decorating, furniture, home decor, Interior design, Interior Design Trends, lighting, personal style, style, Uncategorized
My Favorite Lighting for 2017
The right lighting makes such a difference in any space. Lighting is an item that is both functional and beautiful. It influences how we use the space and defines they style. It can be hanging, on tables, or standing on the floor. Every room needs three sources of lighting, one completely functional, one for ambiance and one that is both. Here are my favorite … Read More My Favorite Lighting for 2017
+ color, decorating, home decor, Interior design, Interior Design Trends, paint, personal style, Redesign, style, Uncategorized
Let’s Talk Color
Color is the one topic that everyone always wants to know more about. Color changes the look and feel of any space, instantly. Color can make a space feel warm and inviting, soft and elegant, soothing and relaxing or energizing. Each year there is a new Pantone color of the year. This year each of the paint companies have also come up with their … Read More Let’s Talk Color
+ Area Rugs, decorating, furniture, High Point Furniture Market, home decor, Interior design, Interior Design Trends, personal style, Redesign, style
Depth of Color – make your design stand out!
As we are getting closer and closer to fall market or “furniture fashion week” I start thinking more and more what trends I am loving in design and where I see things going. We are still seeing lots of grays and neutrals in day to day design, however there are lots of deep jewel tones that are starting to come back. They are going … Read More Depth of Color – make your design stand out!
+ decorating, furniture, High Point Furniture Market, Interior design, Interior Design Trends, personal style, Redesign, style
Interior Design is a Fashion Indutry
As we start to get ready for Furniture Fashion week (High Point Market) it is time to see what is going on at the fashion runways. I have for a long time talked about how design trends come from the runway. It used to be that we would see a trend on the runway and about a year later it wold be hitting the … Read More Interior Design is a Fashion Indutry
+ bathroom design, bathroom remodel, bathroom remodel, decorating, furniture, home decor, Interior design, Redesign, style, Uncategorized, window treatments
Amazing Things are Happening!
First, I have to apologize for how long it has been since I have written a post. We have been very blessed at Artful Conceptions with many great projects and opportunities. So I thought I would share with everyone what has been going on. We have been working on a large remodel project out at the beach, I know very lucky to have the … Read More Amazing Things are Happening!
Lighting – Is it Time to Update?
In January there is such a huge push for the new year new you, but by the time we get to February there is a tendency to have fallen behind in all the things that you were going to do. So let’s look at updating your home in small bits, little things that will make a huge impact. One of those areas is lighting. … Read More Lighting – Is it Time to Update?
Living Rooms
So for many years now the trend has been open concept. This is the floor plan where there are very few walls though the interior main rooms of a home. There aren’t any walls blocking the kitchen from the great room and the main areas used by the occupants. In this floor plan the living room went goodbye. The living room became the unused … Read More Living Rooms
What Does a Designer Actually Do?
It always amazes me when I hear comments like “you don’t need a designer, just google it”. Or how about “I’m just as good as a designer”. Or one of my favorites “oh it won’t take you long, like what 10 minutes to just draw it out”. When I hear these kinds of comments I always think what other profession would you say those … Read More What Does a Designer Actually Do?
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Behind the scenes of Taping the Design Tourist Spot for NBC
I have recently had the pleasure to be filmed for national TV for NBC’s Daytime TV Show. It was quite and experience. It always seems like it is such an easy simple thing but the reality is there is a Greta deal that goes into filming a spot for TV. First to achieve what looks natural on camera actually takes hours and a Tom … Read More Behind the scenes of Taping the Design Tourist Spot for NBC
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