Style Diary

Types of Runners and How to Select the Right One for Your Space

Design Tips, Interiors

Rugs bring so much to a space not only because they add softness to a hard surface but because of the texture and interest they infuse. In today’s post we are going to take a look at selecting the right runner for both aesthetic and lifestyle for often-overlooked areas of the home.

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What You Should Know About Brass Plumbing Fixtures

Design Tips, Interiors

We all know brass fixtures have made a resurgence in popularity, and rightfully so, so today we’re taking a look at the different finishes and things you should know about them.

There are a number of types of brass finishes, and they will each live differently.

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Elevate Your Space With Wallpaper

Design Tips, Personal

I’m sure it hasn’t gone unnoticed that wallpaper has been making a big comeback! So let’s talk about how you can use wallpaper to transform your space as well as some of the considerations to take into account when using wallpaper. Wallpaper has the unique ability to transform almost any space.

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The Elements of Timeless Design and the Difference Between Trends and Fads

Interiors, Lifestyle

I’ve started seeing more and more discussions on timeless design and am so happy about it I thought I would share a little on the subject. As the subject of timeless design goes hand in hand with the discussion on trends and fads, I thought I would also talk about the differences

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What to Include When Planning Custom Cabinetry

Design Tips

When planning cabinetry there are so many options that not only elevate the overall look of your cabinets but will enhance your everyday life. following are just a few of the items to consider when designing custom cabinetry for your home.

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Use Art to Transform Your Space

Design Tips

There are many ways to transform a space and infuse the personality of those who live in the space however, art is so much more personal that it tells a story most other furnishings cannot.

Art can trigger so many different feelings or moods in an individual, it can have a calming or soothing effect, it can be stimulating and exciting or even evoke a sense of turmoil and disorder.

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What’s the Difference Between Venetian Plaster and Faux Finish?

Interiors

Venetian plaster has been making a resurgence and cropping up all over in the interior design world on sources such as Instagram, Pinterest and design magazines, so we thought it would be helpful to share some of the differences between a faux finish and true Venetian plaster.

Not familiar with these decorative wall paint techniques, well we’re going to give you the rundown!

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By Embracing Imperfections, You’re Embracing Character

Interiors

Let me preface this by saying that lifestyle plays a substantial role in the way you should design and select materials for you, or your clients, home. With that being said, I will ask you to imagine pictures you’ve seen of centuries old European homes. Now picture the kitchens and bathrooms in those homes, do […]

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The Emotional Journey of a Design Client

Interiors

If you’re a designer reading this, you’re already familiar with the different phases a client goes through during the design process. However, if you are somebody preparing to go through the design process for the first time, or perhaps even for the second time, of a remodel or new home construction it can be an […]

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Balancing Old and New

Interiors

One of my favorite subjects! While we all like a good window display, you have to admit that it always feels like something is missing. That something would be… character. There is an art to getting that curated and well-traveled look; the best way to achieve it is by blending vintage items with new. Not […]

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