Breath of Fresh Air by Joy Architecture + Interior Design

Joy Martin of Joy Architecture + Interior Design worked with the existing footprint of the home, expanding the first floor with a small addition to the back of the house and adding a full second story.  Their primary goal was to design a modern, functional open floor plan that maximized...

The Magic of the Marsh by Malatich Cochran Design

Many individuals perceive interior designers solely as furniture and accessory stylists. This differs for interior design duo Laurin Malatich and Beth Cochran from Malatich Cochran Design. "Imagine you pick up a building and shake it. Everything that falls out is furnishings. Everything that stays in place is finishes," Laurin and...

7 Ideas to Organize Your Closet Like the Celebs

While clothing comes in various fun styles and sizes, organizing them efficiently can be quite a task. Unlike closets in other parts of the house, the primary bedroom closet tends to be more spacious. It's essential to maximize every inch of space and consider vertical storage solutions. Managing a collection...

Kitchen & Bath Trends To Watch for 2024

From color trends to the use of statement tile, here are the kitchen and bath trends predicted to be big for 2024.   Trend #1: Green Is King "Make way for the king!" According to the 2024 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, this year is all about using green in...

Elf on the Shelf Placement Ideas

PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY CLOSETS BY DESIGN Exhausted of planning elaborate Elf on the Shelf placements? Get back to the basics. Find new hiding spots around your home. THE VILLAGE SOCIAL | PHOTOGRAPHY BY RUTA SMITH The Kitchen Place your elf on the counter.  ZUMA | PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY PARRISH The...

5 Rules For Designing The Home You Love

Get inspired to turn the house you like into the home you love! Check out these five ideas that will help you set the stage for any interior redecoration in your home.  1 - Create A Fixed Budget  Come up with a budget so you can figure out where to...

Editor’s Local Finds: Organic Modern

 Organic Modern: A mix of neutral tones and textures inspired by a minimalistic approach with some bohemian flair.   A big sectional is easy to work with and establishes an organic modern feel from the start with its blunt cushion cuts.  Cream Fabric Sectional | Danco Modern Furniture  Minimal but still...

One Approach to Design

Interior design is a craft. Designers have an eye for taking their clients' visions and bringing them to life; pairing colors, patterns, selecting furniture and fabrics, space planning, and so much more. This homeowner happens to be a designer herself and took the approach of designing for the family. [caption...

7 Dining Rooms To Recreate in Your Home

Similar to kitchens, dining rooms are often the heart of the home. Family gatherings take place in these spaces, new memories are made, and meals are shared. Dining rooms are spaces where you often find people being a little bolder in the design to make the room pop. Here are...

Designer Tips: Styling Your Table

Styling the perfect table is no joke. It takes time and effort to collect the items you'll need and figure out exactly how you want them to be set. It gets even more complicated if you plan on changing your table frequently, depending on the occasion. But don't worry, we...