The Art of Creating a Gallery Wall
The Art of Creating a Gallery Wall
Gallery walls have been around since the early days of interior design, but they've recently become even more popular thanks to the rise of the Maximalist design trend. At the heart of maximalism is the idea of collecting and displaying pieces that reflect your personality and tell your story. The good news is, you don't have to be a...
Why Planning Your Home Design Saves Time, Money, and Stress
When you're excited to update your home, it's tempting to start shopping right away. A new sofa, dining table, or flooring sample can be exciting, but making big purchases before you have a complete plan often leads to expensive mistakes.After more than 138 years of helping homeowners create beautiful, functional spaces, one thing has become clear: the most successful home projects always begin with a...
The Top 4 Furniture Purchases People Most Regret
The Top 4 Furniture Purchases People Most Regret
Maybe it’s an investment meant to last for years.
Maybe it’s more of an impulse buy.
Regardless, there are some mistakes many people make when it comes to purchasing furniture — and Angela Lantinen has seen nearly all of them.
A design consultant at Montgomery’s, she’s among many experts in the showroom ready to offer complimentary design services to customers.
“Our goal...
3 Simple Outdoor Living Space Ideas to Create a Cozy Backyard Oasis
3 Simple Outdoor Living Space Ideas to Create a Cozy Backyard Oasis
During our short Midwest summers, we all want to make the most of our time outside. Over the past few years, I've been working to turn my quaint backyard into a cozy outdoor oasis and I finally feel like it's coming together. It didn’t happen overnight, but I've found a few simple ideas that...
Design Pulse: Color Scheme Psychology
In this edition of the Design Pulse, I’m sharing an activity we had the pleasure of doing at High Point Market, the largest furniture market in the world. We were presented with four different color schemes and whichever one we were most drawn to was said to reflect our personality type. It was surprisingly accurate and incredibly interesting.I’ve recreated those four-color schemes in the images...
Design Pulse: Easy Ways to Update your Space Using What You Already Own
In this edition of Design Pulse, we’re focusing on simple, budget-friendly ways to refresh your home for spring using pieces you already have. A spring home refresh doesn’t have to mean buying all new décor. With a little creativity, you can transform your space and make it feel updated, clean, and on-trend.
Just like rotating your seasonal wardrobe, spring is the perfect time to declutter your...
Design Pulse: 3 Simple Interior Design Rules That Instantly Improve Your Home
Great interior design doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, a few simple rules can make a huge difference in how your home looks and feels.If you want your space to feel intentional, balanced, and professionally designed, start with these three foundational design principles: rug placement, drapery height, and art positioning.
Rule #1: Rug Size and Placement
Area rugs play a vital role in interior design because...
Design Pulse: Transformative Wall Treatments
In this edition of The Design Pulse, I’ll be exploring creative ways to turn ordinary walls into works of art. These wall treatments are timeless, unique, and beautiful and often, just a few thoughtful changes can make a wall feel intentional rather than like an afterthought in your design.
Board and Batten Board and batten is a wall treatment that dates back to the Victorian era, when it was used to add architectural interest to flat walls. It’s a type...
