137 Ideabooks by Erika Ward - Erika Ward Interiors

Stories about amazing renovations tend to rank high on my thrill meter like a box office action flick. Combine an amazing renovation with a heartfelt story and it becomes a tearjerker and my latest ideabook. In the lovely neighborhood of Peachtree Park...

When Toronto-based interior designer Lisa Ferguson designs a room, you can be sure each piece is selected with careful thought to both beauty and function. During her 23-plus years of designing interior spaces, she's gained a deep knowledge of her craft...

Whether you are looking to design a home that reflects your ethnicity or have an appreciation of faraway destinations you'll love this ideabook highlighting ways to incorporate exotic decor. You will be introduced to ideas for quick changes as well as...

Renovating any space can be a daunting task, especially when the pressure is on to create a space that wows. Culver City-based interior designer Erica Islas always comes armed with an arsenal of ideas and resources for kitchen and bath renovation projects....

Philadelphia interior designer Caitlin Wilson is a chameleon of sorts. Having spent the last couple of years living with in Dubai with her husband, followed by a stint in Hong Kong, she continued to run a successful design business in spite of language...

Occasionally I get a wild hair and need to freshen my space. This does not mean that I head out for a shopping trip each time the urge hits me. I couldn't afford to given the amount of times I am stricken with what I consider to be "The Designer's Curse."...

Growing up in the land of Southern Hospitality, I thought I would never in my life propose the idea of repurposing the dining room. Having an eat-in kitchen, I like many others can count on two hands the number of times we use the dining room each year....

With Memorial Day here in the U.S., I began thinking about the various ways we express patriotism in our homes. Whether we've had a relative in the armed forces or simply a great pride for country, somewhere in our homes is a representation of love for...

When not in use, corners can be lost opportunities to display something beautiful or serve a needed function. I'm not advising that you put each corner in a room to use, but I do find that a space becomes more interesting when corners are furnished in...

Many believe the fireplace should be the focal point of a room and try to centralize their furniture to accommodate this belief. Other family members may believe the television should be the focal point. My advice: Don't allow your room to boss you around....

Has someone ever suggested a color for your home that made you raise an eyebrow? I love it when I present something new to a client that makes them a bit curious or even a little apprehensive. After all, it's my job to expose you other possibilities....

Getting your first apartment is truly a liberating experience. Whether moving from a dormitory or from your parents house, the feeling of having a place to call your own gives you a sense of accomplishment. I had this very discussion with new college...

How do you define your style? This is a question I ask every client, and I often get suprising answers. Most clients identify a particular style as their favorite, but their current interior says otherwise. Others give me a puzzled look and return the...

The process of starting a decorating project can be daunting. With an array of beautiful images vying for our attention, we can become indecisive, frustrated, then immobilized. Even as a designer, I used to ponder and procrastinate when it came to decorating...

When seeking inspiration for entryway decor, your search results will vary depending on your word choice. A foyer is defined as a lobby of a hotel, theater, or apartment building. An entryway is defined as hall located at the front entrance of a house....