Ground floor beach condo...one layer is a sheer blind that allows light while still giving privacy. Then the thick curtains that not only darkens the room but buffers sound!

Hints of autumn can be incorporated through art or through accent pieces!

Cake stand with a pumpkin, that has been opened to place a glass in it, to act as a vase. Add some flowers and greenery and you have an easy fall center piece!

All of this gets thrown out if when you enter a room in your home and you are happy! If not, then let's discuss what could be done to remedy the situation!

The K2500 range is warmer while the K5000 is very bright and more for task lighting. K3500 is more than likely what you would like in your bathrooms.

A fresh wreath is an easy way to bring in the lovely scent of a Christmas tree with out having to tie anything to the roof of your car, too!

Clients are often surprised at the cost effective difference a new coat of paint on the walls and cabinets can do for a kitchen. If your current kitchen has similar colors with the counter tops, consider a complimentary contrast!

These 3 basics of design can and should be applied to every room in the house. But as always if a room makes you happy when you enter it, then you have achieved success!

Think of a space you love outside. The colors and blends of texture...not translate them into the colors you select for your home!

A big piece of art can make a room look bigger while really not taking up very much space!

Like in clothing, home accessories have a way of coming back in style. But there is always a slight twist to keep it interesting. Have old nesting tables? Paint one a contrasting color.

You can be on trend and still have plenty of options when switching out paint colors!

While painting the walls can have a massive cost effective change it can be a bit much if you are not thrilled with the color choice. Consider bringing in a few accent pieces to see how you feel about that color at different times of the day!

Take the style labels away and compare notes on colors, and materials (like the wood or metal) for the room. Work from your similarities first.

Not sure you are ready for something this bold, but yet you love the look? Try a smaller room. How about your bathroom or laundry room. If you are concerned it might b too busy for a small space, how about a guest bedroom or home office?

The two Horchow Floor Mirrors show how very different you can go and still be within a trend!

There are so many wonderful options when it comes to fabrics! But when you try to match them to the paint you've already picked then the selection narrows down drastically.

The more extreme the contrasts the more dramatic the room will appear. These rooms are very similar but B added greater contrasts between soft and hard edges as well as light and dark colors.

What color can I put with this? is one of the most common questions asked. If you aren't seeing your answers in nature try a piece of artwork that you love!

How to get started on designing a room is a question I get asked often. While this tip is imperative for a small space it is actually a great starting point no matter how large the space!

Building a brand new home? The contractor will hang the light but you haven't purchased the table, yet...You still have the dimensions of the room and you know what size table will fit in it! Then you know what size pendant lighting will work, too!

Most furniture stores have a variety of options that would work and you can tweak what they offer to give your living space a personal touch!