There's no better time than spring for a Trend Report. Our merchandising team has recently returned from the High Point Market  in North Carolina, bringing back design inspiration and new trends. The monochromatic look is on its way out and its place is color. Pinks, greens, and rich jewel tones were seen throughout the market. Textural elements were everywhere, whether in mixed variations of fabric application or faux fur. Another trend that cropped up this year in heaps and bounds Natural elements like sheepskins and potted plants. It's all about bringing earthy elements into the home. Home decor trends are an opportunity to breathe life into the home.      Rich, bold color   A monochromatic theme has its place in the home and can ...

Designing a guest room is an interior design project as well as an act of care. It's a show of affection for whoever may come to stay. The special touches and design elements put into a guest room will make all the difference for your guests.   Although the furniture and layout may be simple, there are numerous ways to elevate a guest room. In fact, your own experiences as a guest in other people's homes will be a great place to start when thinking about design.     How to prepare:   Designing a guest room will start the same way as designing any room; with space planning and measuring the dimensions of the room. The dimensions will be necessary information when considering the furniture that ...

Buying a second home is undoubtedly an exciting endeavor. Whether it's a cabin up in the mountains for skiing or a house on a beach, it's a getaway from your everyday life. It can, however, be a costly getaway. If you've already settled on purchasing a second home, you will probably be wondering how much it will cost you to furnish it. Where can you save money, and where is it important to spend Although it's incredibly personal, it's helpful to have a basic guideline on how much it will cost and what's worth investing in.     Where to start   How much you decide to spend on furnishing your second home will depend not only on the size of the house itself but ...

  A lot of people these days are thinking about downsizing, minimizing, and having less. Maximizing storage becomes an important topic in these situations. But if you think about it, everyone can benefit from learning how to optimize their space. Maximizing storage is really about using your space to its highest potential. This is especially important in the bedroom, which can easily become cluttered if you don't stay on top of it.   Why is it important to maximize storage   If you have a small bedroom or a studio apartment then you may have already started to think about how to maximize storage. However, maximizing storage is not limited to smaller bedrooms. For larger bedrooms, it will ensure that your space is optimized, that ...

  The design of your bedroom says a lot about who you are as a person; how you relax, what colors soothe you, whether you're a minimalist or a maximalist or somewhere in between. It's a private space in the home. But that doesn't mean the design shouldn't bring you joy whenever you walk in. Having a space that feels like your own and makes you comfortable is incredibly important. It should be a place to take refuge from the day. But relaxation isn't the only element that goes into designing a bedroom; there's also functionality to consider. In order to keep a bedroom functioning the way it should, there are some important things to consider.   The Basics   As with all design projects, ...

A bedroom is an important part of the house; it's where we relax, recharge, and start our day. If you're designing the room from scratch, or even if you're updating an older space, you're probably wondering how much it costs to furnish a bedroom.   As you might imagine, the cost will vary greatly and will depend on the type of bedroom and the importance you place on it.       Where to start   It's always useful before starting a project to ask yourself some questions about the room. Here are a few issues you should consider when furnishing a bedroom:   How important is this space to your daily life? Are you adding to an existing space or starting from scratch? What type of bedroom is it? How much ...

Accent furniture plays an important role in tying the design of a room together. Not only is it an opportunity to let your unique style shine, it's also a chance to add functionality to a room. This could mean extra storage, a place to rest your feet, or a marble surface to put candles on. On the flip side, accent furniture can be just that, an "accent." A piece may be purely a design element and have no functionality besides complimenting and accentuating the decor. Finding inspiration for accent furniture and then planning out where the piece will go in a room is just part of the fun. Read More: Room Design: How to Add Color, Texture, and Life to ...