2014 is finally here. It’s time to discard the old and bring in the new! Last year the housing market recovery had many homeowners renovating. Those interior design trends ranged from wooded decors for kitchen cabinets and deep, double sinks to tiles with a natural look and multi-functional furniture.
A strong use of color will always be essential for our Louisville interior design trends. Here we see a yellow dining room that really pops!(more…)
After the show, I published a piece for InsiderLouisville.com titled Homearama 2013 Wrap-Up: Less Extravagance, More Balance and Traditional Quality. Here, I'd like to expand on the topic and present…
More and more today, homeowners are gravitating to the great outdoors for their leisure and recreation time. Such things as immaculate decks, swimming pools, outdoor entertainment rooms, and kitchens have become quite popular. If you would like to convert your outdoor space into something special, read on.
Do you want a stellar outdoor space? Read these tips to help you have the best Louisville Summer ever!(more…)
Area rugs are one of my favorite design elements. A great rug can take a room from “meh” to “wow” quickly and inexpensively. For relatively little cost and even less work, a new area rug can greatly enhance any space!
A creamy beige carpet was custom-bound using a fun leopard print fabric for this tasteful living room. | Photo: Becky Hackler Interiors(more…)
Are you thinking of updating your home for the New Year? Here are some design tips to set you right on trend for 2013. You want your Louisville home to look great, right?
Here you see a beautiful, kitchen remodel by J. Renee Designs. Isn’t it inviting?(more…)
Stop! Look at your surroundings, and think of the first thing you noticed. Aside from the location, you probably noticed if you felt comfortable, safe, relaxed, and what you were…
If you are searching for the perfect lighting for your home, you have come to the right place because this article will give you five creative lighting ideas for your home. You do not have to be a professional interior designer to be able to use these tips. All you need to is the right kind of lighting that you can install in your home.
String lighting can be used in a variety of ways, both indoors and out!(more…)
It’s fun to follow the trends. Some are breakthrough concepts that are completely new and take the world by storm. Others are cyclical, in the sense that, they used to be “in” but fell out of favor and then returned to the current “it” style.
Homerama 2012 has something for everyone, whether you're looking for a traditional look or the latest trends. There were styles aplenty at this year's Homearama, you just need to know…
As of this writing, there are 6,326 active listings for Single-Family Homes in Louisville, according to our MLS. Of those, 3,717 (58%) have basements. If your home currently has an unfinished basement, I’m sure you’ve thought about the prospect of finishing it and adding to your home’s usable space, right?
The idea of finishing a basement is great, right Louisville? It’s a less expensive way to add additional living space. Just make sure you make the right choices.(more…)
It seems ironic that the Home & Garden Show was packed after last week’s severe weather, but this year’s event seemed more crowded than ever, and there seemed to be more booths as well. In addition to taking in the usual replacement windows, sunrooms, and UK/UofL handbags, I did have a chance to talk with some friends in the flooring industry about the latest trends.
There are a multitude of decorative tiles that can be used in a variety of ways, such as this one from Mees Tile and Marble.(more…)
Although there are some who believe that the housing recession has passed, it has had a major effect on real estate throughout the country. The purpose of this article is to see how the down market is changing home design trends going forward, in particular in 2012.
Several design trends for 2012 can be seen in this photo: smaller rooms, energy-efficient windows, and bringing more of the outside in.(more…)
Find these fun and colorful birdies at Dandelion. It's that time of the year again—decorating, parties, and gifts! Fortunately, our fair city has great local shops waiting to help. Don't…
Don’t forget to visit The Designers Show House if you haven’t yet! The annual event, sponsored by Bellarmine Women’s Council to benefit the University’s Student Aid Fund, is at Stonecote Estate, 1005 Alta Vista, off Lexington Rd. It’s a great place to get ideas for furniture, paint colors and other local decorating trends.
Chest of drawers from the Bellarmine Show House in 2011.(more…)