Lighting can dramatically change the mood of any room. Adding multiple light sources in a room creates depth and allows for multiple focal points throughout the space. Here are some helpful tips for integrating wall lights in your living room design: Tips for Adding Wall Lights to Your Living Room Highlight One Specific Spot A single wall light can create a spotlight effect. Use one above a...

No one can be expected to integrate every design trend into their home decor. It's a matter of choosing what appeals to you the most and which ones can best enhance your home. This is part of the fun of learning about trends, especially when you have so much time left in 2018 to put your own twist on each one. Top Interior Design Trends of the Year Move Over, Gray The Pantone Color Institute can...

Cabinets are a huge part of a kitchen design. When designing or remodeling your kitchen, you'll need to choose between painted and stained cabinets. Here are some pros and cons of each, to help you decide which is the best fit. Pros and Cons of Painted and Stained Cabinets Painted Cabinets If bright and bold is your design style, painted cabinets are the way to go. Choosing painted cabinets...

You might not be familiar with the term "light-emitting diodes", but you see their effects everywhere. Light-emitting diodes are better known by their acronym: LED. This is the technology that has made light bulbs smaller, more effective, longer lasting, and eco-friendlier than Thomas Edison ever dreamed possible. They can also transform your home in ways incandescent bulbs never could. Take a...

Every remodeling project is a balance of design and budget. When it comes to creating the space of your dreams, you'll often need to choose between the two. We're sharing tips for sticking with your budget, without sacrificing style. Hire a Professional You may think a designer or decorator is outside of your budget, but hiring a professional is actually a great way to ensure you stay within your...

Winter's woes are behind us and it’s time to start sprucing up for spring. If you're like most, you have a ton of things you'd like to do to your home but tackling these tasks can be incredibly overwhelming. We've comprised this quick guide to help you get started with your next home decor projects. 1. Look Around and Make Notes What's prompted you to want to change your decor in the first place?...

When it comes to designing your space, you'll often need to sacrifice some elements to make room for others. Below, we're sharing ten elements designers add to their own kitchens, from the practical to the extravagant. Use the list to discover your own ideal kitchen features. 1. Custom Drawers While many of us stick pots and pans in whatever empty cupboard we can find room in, designers agree...

The staircase is a functional element in a home that is often overlooked when it comes to interior design. But it doesn’t take much to transform your staircase from mundane to an eye-catching accent piece in your home. Here are a few ideas to inspire you with ways you can highlight your staircase. Ways to Make Your Staircase Stand Out Unique Stair Runners Stair runners are a great way to add a...

While people in other parts of the country are still zipping up their warm weather gear, here in Las Vegas we are already welcoming spring and summer temperatures. The start of the frost-free growing season for our region is mid-February, so if you haven't already begun planting your vegetable garden, now is the perfect time. The first step to successfully growing vegetables is planning out the...