Nothing beats unwinding outdoors during the summertime. The warm sunshine, blue skies and fresh air offer an invitation for ultimate relaxation. Whether you’re planning to host a large soiree or organize an intimate gathering, there is no better spot to savor than a serene porch. The right design elements can make any exterior space feel
Summer time is in FULL effect and this is the ideal time to consider a remodel before we meet the cold weather again! If you enjoy hosting guests or spending quality time with family in your home, this is your window to upgrade your kitchen and maximize the space you have! There are multiple benefits
Tiling trends of 2016 are unlike anything you’ve ever seen before today! With continuously evolving technologies, companies are able to create ceramic tiles with three-dimensional folds, chromatic textures and overlaid patterns. You might try one material on the wall and a different one on the floor. Or you might opt for a busy floor pattern
Breathe new life into your home this spring! Refresh Your Space. As you consider the task to refresh your space, it may be difficult to know where to put your dollars and get the most “bang for your buck.” With a little creative thinking and by following the ‘Three R’s,’ (refurbish, repaint, recycle), you can
Spring is finally here and it’s time to open the windows, smell the fresh air, re-organize and innovate! In the book The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up, Marie Kondo writes, “Keep only those things that speak to your heart. Then take the plunge and discard all the rest. By doing this, you can reset
When you are planning a home remodeling project for your Minneapolis home, you may have plans to replace built-in features like the flooring, light fixtures, cabinetry, cabinets, and more. A general contractor may assist you with these aspects of a remodeling project, but you’ll also need to decorate the space after the construction aspect of
Hiring an interior designer is one of the best steps that you can take in achieving the decorating goals you have for your space, and you may have already started checking on various interior design firms in Minneapolis use for your project. One of the first questions most designers will ask new clients relates to
Redoing the interior of your house can be an exciting undertaking. The idea of having new curtains, flooring, and wall decorations hung can heighten your enjoyment of your home. However, when you are ready to hire a decorator that specializes in interior design for Minneapolis homes, you would do well to lay some groundwork to
When renovating a space, walls usually get all the attention. Sometimes you’ll apply a beautiful wallpaper to them; sometimes they’ll get a nice lacquer; other times walls can turn into a museum of art. But what about the ceilings? There are so many beautiful, creative ceiling treatments that often get overlooked. For this week’s article
Beach homes are the envy of just about everyone, but just because you have the house doesn’t mean you have the style! There are three keys to a spectacular beach or coastal house: bring natural colors from the outdoors in; have a wall of windows; and decorate with found items from outside. Let’s take a
A proper lighting fixture really sets the tone for a room, and it can serve as the focal point for any space in the house. One of my favorite interior design trends right now is sculptural lighting. These unique fixtures are a mix of function (they are lights, right?) and art, with their beautiful bold
Spring is finally here! I am so excited to be able to spend time outside and, most importantly, to entertain! Outdoor dinner soirees are so much fun and really get people ready for summer. But what is an outdoor dinner without a perfect centerpiece? Flowers are always in vogue during the summertime, but get creative
Mixing and matching colors can be invigorating and very fun! But equally as fun is finding unique ways to do color on color! Black on black sounds dark and ominous, but it can actually look lovely. White on white might sound boring or untouchable, but it can really be quite inviting! And that’s not to