How to Furnish a Small Space Without Losing Style
Furnishing a small space without sacrificing style comes down to choosing multi-purpose pieces, keeping scale in proportion to the room, and using light colors and smart layout to create the feeling of more space. You do not need to give up comfort or personality just because your square footage is limited.
Small apartments, condos, and cozy bedrooms come with a very real challenge. You want a...
What Window Treatments Should I Purchase For My Home? A Q&A Guide to Choosing the Right Window Treatments
Choosing window treatments can feel overwhelming. Should you choose blinds, shades, shutters or drapery? Do you need blackout shades? What about privacy? What actually looks best with your home?
Take these steps toward a more pet-friendly home – starting with upcoming pet expo
Take these steps toward a more pet-friendly home - starting with upcoming pet expo
This piece was originally posted by Pigeon 605. Emily Connolly knows what it means to design a home around pets.The senior interior designer at Montgomery’s has a 110-pound golden retriever and a 90-pound goldendoodle — plus, at times, foster dogs that she says can act like “little beavers” on her furniture.“I definitely make...
Small Space, Big Impact
There are many ideas for making a small space feel larger. Some are tried and true, like painting your room a light color or using strategically placed mirrors to reflect light. However, there are a few other tips I’ve learned and used that might not be as obvious but can be just as effective.FurnitureMost people have been taught to use small-scale furniture in a small...
How to Choose Furniture That Grows With Your Family
The best furniture for a growing family is not the piece that looks perfect today. It is the piece that can adjust as your kids get older, your space gets used differently, and your needs change year after year. Look for adjustable components, neutral finishes, and simple frames that can be repurposed rather than replaced. Below, we break down exactly what to look for so...
The Ultimate Guide to Mattress Sizes
Mattress sizes range from a compact 38 by 75 inch Twin to a spacious 72 by 84 inch California King, and the right one for you depends on your room size, your height, and whether you share the bed. Picking the wrong size is one of the most common and most expensive mistakes a shopper can make. This guide breaks down every standard mattress size,...
Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Furniture (And What to Look For Next)
If your sofa sags in the middle, your dining chairs wobble, or your dresser drawers no longer close right, it is probably time to replace that piece. The general rule is simple: once furniture stops supporting your body properly, shows structural damage, or costs more to fix than to replace, it has reached the end of its useful life. Below, we walk through the clearest...
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...
