Top Items Designers Search for at Antique Shops

The quest for unique and character-filled pieces in antique stores continues to be a cornerstone of interior design.

Laminate vs. Engineered Hardwood

Solid wood flooring is a large investment, so if your budget does not allow hardwood, consider engineered floors or laminate.  Once installed they can resemble a solid wood floor.  Many are extremely durable. And recently it has become harder and harder to tell the difference between the real stuff and the fake. Engineered Hardwood EngineeredContinue reading “Laminate vs. Engineered Hardwood”

43 Tips No Designer Wants You to Know

1.  When decorating use the 70/20/10 rule.  The neurtral color should be 70% of the room, the secondary color is 20%, and the bold accent color is 10%.  2. Hang curtain panels to the ceiling to make a room feel taller.  The average sizes of curtains are 84”, 96”, 108”, and 120”.  Please never useContinue reading “43 Tips No Designer Wants You to Know”