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!
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?
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
If you’re thinking about a quick and inexpensive way to update your home, consider kitchen and bath fixtures. Whether you’re selling or remodeling, take a look at your cabinetry hardware. Is it worn or outdated? Consider new satin or polished nickel or oil-rubbed bronze finishes. Simple, sleek contemporary or trans-modern styles are popular at Willis Klein Showrooms in St. Matthews, says Director of Marketing Rebecca Johnson.
Design*Sponge, the best design blog ever, has just posted its Louisville City Guide! Among the hot spots are places for your last-minute Derby needs for your home, yourself, and for entertaining out-of-town guests.