Much like the seasons, home decor changes over time. Before the Industrial Revolution, home design maintained a focus on luxury and grandeur. The Progressive Era challenged these fundamentals by drawing inspiration from quality craftsmanship and minimalist design. Architects began cultivating radical thoughts on home structure and experimented with simplicity. One prevailing notion was how the…
Category: Interior Design Styles
Retro Cool: The Allure of Mid-Century Modern Design
Aptly named, mid-century modern was an American architectural and interior design movement in the mid-20th century. The timeless appeal of this retro modern style has allowed its popularity to endure over 60 years on, as it still finds its way into modern homes around the world. Mid-century modern design was influenced by the International and…
Easy Home Office Updates for the New Year
Is organizing your home office on your New Year’s resolution list this year? Perhaps you are tired of your uninspiring workspace or just ready for a change. Whatever it might be the New Year is the perfect time to update your home office for a fresh start and new inspiration to reinvigorate your work routine….
7 Easy Tips for Decorating Small Spaces
Decorating any space can certainly be a challenge. Finding the right furnishings and accessories that match your style and blend well together can take time and perseverance. Small spaces present their own unique challenges. On one hand the smaller space means you have less room to fill, but it means finding just the right pieces…
100 years of Art Deco Style
Dating back to the 1910’s, Art Deco design had its roots in France before spreading internationally during the 1920’s to 1940’s. Many famous buildings were constructed during this period, such as the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center and several Hollywood landmarks. These buildings are a constant reminder to us of the splendor, glamour, and technological…
Effortless Shabby Chic Farmhouse Style
Inspired by post after post on Pinterest of DIY projects and repurposed vintage furniture, but find that you have little time in your busy schedule to tackle such projects? Perhaps you have tried a DIY project yourself only to find that you ended up with a Pinterest fail, worthy of an internet meme. There has…
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