So what’s your design style? If your answer is “Um…you mean the design style that I would say is mine?” Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Many people are left baffled, muddled and befuddled when that question comes up. The good news is that by reading today’s blog you are certain to become non-baffled, de-muddled and un-befuddled if the style question pops up. More importantly, understanding your sense of style will serve you well, whether you’re redesigning one room in your home or doing a whole home makeover. It’s a critical element that will help you love where you live®! So if you’re unsure of what design style(s) you might be, read on for some easy ways to help you figure that out!

An interior floor plan is a two-dimensional rendering of a home’s interior – from a full house, partial section or simply a single room layout. It can be used to define everything from architectural features such as doors and windows down to the smallest accessories like tiny pillows for poodles. Okay, that may be stretching it a bit! Read on to gain a basic understanding of interior floor plans.

As a redesign consultant, I get many questions about kitchens, family and kid spaces, and primary suites. Recently, the little-thought-of powder room has grabbed some attention. Way to go, tiny but mighty PR! You are one of the rooms guests see the most, and you deserve love, too. In this post, I’ll share easy upgrades to give your PR more pizazz, helping it feel more lux with little fuss or muss – and with little impact to your budget.

Imagine hearing the following sentence in the deep baritone of dramatic movie announcer guy: “In a world where colorless homes dominate America’s residential landscape, a hero emerges from the world of interior design who chooses colors with confidence, banishing forever the scourge of the bland beige box.” You can be that hero. You can bring color into your home like a kick-butt chromo warrior! Half of the battle is learning the three color-choosing mistakes you must avoid and how to solve them.

Read on, chosen one. Read on.

Roy G. Biv, remember him? He typically spells his name and, in all caps, smashed together: ROYGBIV. He was the fellow you were likely introduced to in elementary school or through a kids TV show as a way to remember the seven colors of the rainbow (light spectrum) red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet. Not only is that a fun way for kids to remember the rainbow, it works for adults, too!

Since I’ve already hit on the topics of seven and fun and color, I’m going to keep things rolling today and share seven fun facts about color. The world could use more fun and color these days.

Circulation and Flow. Two common interior design concepts. So what do they mean and how do they differ? They are easy to confuse and often used interchangeably by mistake – most notably when using both circulation and flow to describe circulation. Confused? Read on and you’ll be referencing and articulating “circulation” and “flow” with ease.

With each passing year, it seems more home interior “design styles” are added to an already long list. Will you be well served by, or even remember, the main design features of Urban Skandi Post-Modern Industrial Chic? I’m guessing not. So let’s bring it back to the basics. Read on for basic definitions and images of basic home interior styles. This foundation will help you determine which main styles you like and don’t like. That understanding can help you explore related options to nail down a style – or two or three – to help you express your unique personality.

Only some homes are lucky enough to have natural lighting in abundance. And all homes have to rely on artificial light -- at least during nighttime hours. Okay, settle down, Alaska. We know, we know. Almost everyone needs to plan for artificial lighting in their space, and this blog will help you understand lighting basics so you can wisely plan for this important and often overlooked design element.

I love thrifting! Especially when it leads to stories like the one I’m about to share – The Tale of the Five Dollar Hutch. Sometimes lady luck shines on you, and you find such a great piece at such a great price you can barely believe it. In the first stroke of luck, I was actually thrifting for a client seeking a hutch for her business to add extra storage. I decided to check the Habitat for Humanity Restore close to where I live, another lucky stroke, and it turned out better than imagined. They were having a liquidation sale that day to get rid of extra inventory. After finding the right hutch more my client, I saw this little beauty in the parking lot…

If you’re somewhere in the midst of big snow, tiny temps, or both, spring may seem like a distant dream. If that’s your reality then turning your thoughts to flowers, sunny weather and time spent outdoors may provide a well-needed break. And if your weather is already showing signs of ditching the doldrums of winter, then you may already have a hot case of spring fever. Regardless of your situation, read on as we take on curb appeal and ways to achieve it.

Let’s consider the modest neutral color palette. Common neutral colors include tan, white, taupe, grey, beige and greige (the popular grey/beige combo). And contrary to the theory that low levels of saturation define a neutral, some would argue that deep charcoal or even black are neutrals despite their intense saturation. While you won’t find a neutral color on a color wheel, you will find color wheel colors used to create neutrals. And if you’ve seen my videos, you may have heard me speak of a “neutral blue or green.” So just what the heck is a neutral and why should you care about them?! Read on to find out more!

Time for a new sofa? Kidlet outgrown her toddler room? Redoing your primary bedroom and new furniture’s on the list? If furniture shopping is in your future, in this blog I’ll share five pro tips to help you get the best results when you put your hard-earned money on the line.