Outdoor Living Spaces

While many folks long for a distant summer getaway, others are finding a relaxing retreat in their own backyard. Outdoor living spaces have grown in popularity for the past several years, and the American Society of Landscape Architects reports that 94.4 percent of residential landscape architects believe outdoor living spaces will continue to be popular [...]

Inside Out

Nowadays, it seems like everyone is looking for more room and more space.  But it seems we sometimes overlook the obvious places that could give us just a little more breathing room…our patios, our porches, our decks.  All of our outdoor spaces that somehow seem to get neglected in the hustle and bustle of summer.  I [...]

Closet Freak

Let’s admit it…Closets are typically pretty boring.  You’ve got your shelves, your closet rods…throw in a few hooks and that’s pretty much it.  Simple, right?  But what if we really started to think about our closets, not as storage spaces for our clothes and shoes, but rather as rooms…extensions of who we are.  With pretty chandeliers [...]

Wedding Decor That Goes Beyond the Blooms

Brides and grooms looking to save a buck here and there are turning to another option that doesn’t seem like a big sacrifice – non-floral centerpieces for the reception. Last year, brides spent about $1,300 on floral arrangements for their wedding day, and centerpieces accounted for about 30 percent of the cost, according to [...]

The wallpaper comeback: big patterns take stage

Mauve hues and brass fixtures may have lost their luster since their overwhelming popularity in the 1980s, but another feature of 1980’s interior decorating style, wallpaper, is currently making a major comeback. However, the wallpaper being pasted onto foyer and dining room walls today is quite different from the muted florals and swirling ivy patterns [...]

Great foyers welcome in style

Rich colors, delicate textures, and unique imagery and objects surrounding them are foundational components of your home’s first impression.

Uncover the beauty of wood

Beautiful wood is often hidden under grime, scratchers, old finishes or paint. Discover the satisfaction of reclaining these treasures.

Ask Fayette Women about home decor

How can I re-energize my home decor on a budget, make it more eco-friendly, find local ideas for garden, and welcome new neighbors? Fayette women answer these questions.

Creating soothing sanctuaries in children’s rooms

It is important to take into consideration the impact of colors and images on children and their lifestyles. Design affects mood and general well-being.