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…
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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…
5 Ways to Style the Perfect Bar Cart
With the recent resurgence of classic designs, the humble bar cart, or serving cart as some prefer, has quickly become the must-have item for any modern home. Designed for easy entertaining, this simple accent piece accommodates all of the beverages, barware and other necessities to serve your guests and yourself! The origins of the serving…
Simple Ways to Entertain Guests for a Stress Free Holiday
November marks that magical time of year when friends and family start gathering to celebrate the holidays. Whether you are hosting overnight guests or throwing your annual holiday get-together, it can be stressful ensuring that your friends and family are comfortable while visiting your home. With Thanksgiving kicking off the annual holiday season next week,…
5 Ways to Incorporate an Accent Chair Into Your Home
The accent chair is often an overlooked or completely forgotten piece of furniture in the home. Yet, they can be a great way to add extra seating space for your guests, while adding personality to the room. With a wide variety of fabrics, shapes and styles available, it is easy to infuse your living space…
Ottoman vs Coffee Table: Which is Right for Your Home?
Updating your living room and finding it hard to choose between an ottoman and a coffee table? While they are both practical choices that add function and style to your living space, they each have attributes that work well with different lifestyles. Let’s take a look at some of the key distinctions between the ottoman…
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…
Stylish Ways to Add Extra Storage to Your Home
Imagine having a home where everything has a place and you know exactly where it is, when you need it. Whether you are a naturally organized person or a bit on the disorganized side, with the right storage pieces this dream can become a reality. Most people think of large plastic storage bins when they…
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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