Bring the Holidays into your Home

How to Elevate Your Holiday Decor Game!

Add Bows to Everything - Dollar stores and discount stores sell inexpensive bows. Tie ribbons generously to chair backs, candlesticks, plant picks, and wreaths. Ribbons can also be tied to garlands, basket handles, drapery tie-backs, stair railings, and doorknobs. Bows are a simple and festive decoration, and the ribbon colors and patterns you choose should complement the rest of your decor.

You don't have to stick to red and green when it comes to colors. Choose plaids or florals that complement the holiday theme. If you can't find anything that looks quite right, metallic silver or gold are options.

It's also critical to select a ribbon that you can untie and re-tie each time.

Put Music On - Turn on a CD or the radio and listen to Christmas music whenever you're at home. Tie some sleigh bells to the front door for an extra jingle jangle, and listen to the cheerful welcome every time the door opens. If you have children, wake them up with jingling bells or a cheerful "ho, ho, ho" in the mornings leading up to Christmas.

Check the schedules ahead of time to ensure you don't miss any Christmas specials on television. Make time for your family to watch TV together, invite a friend over, or cuddle with your pet. Start a Christmas theme collection with classics like A Christmas Story, It's a Wonderful Life, Scrooge, or The Santa Clause.

Create Happy Memories - Set aside a time during the day when the entire family will be present to open the doors of an advent calendar. Make it a habit to light the Christmas tree every evening, and make holiday cards with friends and family. Take a family photo together, address the cards, and get crafty to add a personal touch.

You can offer to bring a small decorated tree or do a simple activity together, such as baking Christmas cookies, to friends and family who need extra assistance. You'll find that by keeping things simple, you'll be able to enjoy the season, lights, and traditions together.

Hang Stockings - When it comes to indoor Christmas décor ideas with home accents, stockings on the mantle aren't the only thing to consider. There are so many festive textiles that make holiday decorating a breeze! We love bringing Christmas spirit into our home with fabric home accents, from cute tea towels in the guest bath to cozy throw pillows on the sofa to a tree skirt personalized with your family name. Stitched-with-love holiday sayings are an inspired indoor Christmas décor idea.

Set the Table - Christmas is the time of year when friends and family gather around the table, and breaking bread is the ideal setting for indoor Christmas décor. Set your table with holiday-themed mugs, plates, and pitchers, and every meal will become a seasonal celebration. You'll feel a twinkle of Christmas joy with every bite, whether you're sipping your morning coffee from a reindeer mug, grabbing a midday snack on a cute cardinal plate, or serving a grand dinner with festive platters and pitchers.

Clean, clean and clean some more! - If you get rid of all the old stuff collected from summer, not only will your home feel more spacious and organized. The holidays sure are a lot less pressure-filled when you have a calm home to relax in.

This Year's Holiday Decor Trends

Farmhouse Neutrals - Whether it's farmhouse whites or mid-century modern blacks and greys, neutral decor isn't going away this year, which means neutral Christmas decorations are in. Searches for farmhouse Christmas ideas have increased 400% in the last five years, according to Google Trends. The best Christmas decorations are those that complement your existing color scheme. If red and green aren't your usual year-round colors, white, black, navy, natural wood tones, and other neutrals can all look just as festive as more traditional Christmas colors.

Nostalgic Decor - Living through a global pandemic has taught us to appreciate the little things in life, so we're fully embracing nostalgic trends, such as the iconic ceramic Christmas trees that have made a major comeback in recent years. We aren't the only ones scouring Grandma's attic for vintage holiday decorations, according to Instagram: There are over 13,000 posts with the hashtag #CeramicChristmasTree, and people are already sharing their finds for this year.

Decked Out Front Doors - Pinterest predicts that door decor will be especially popular this holiday season. "Pinners are decorating their front doors to express holiday cheer while staying in, with searches for 'Christmas door decorations' increasing 125 percent," says Swasti Sarna, Pinterest's insights manager. Even if you're spending more time at home, decorating the front door is a simple way to spread holiday cheer to the rest of your neighborhood.

Metals - This amusing element is ideal for adding to your holiday cheer. Consider oversized jingle bells, tabletop ornaments, and tin ornaments. Don't have the guts to add some large-scale pieces to your tree? Consider a mixed metal theme with an emphasis on golds, silvers, and platinum.

Gingerbread - When it comes to Christmas, gingerbread men and houses are a classic, but this year will see a resurgence of playful pastels and fun colors — a new twist on an old favorite. Consider cupcakes, ice cream cones, marshmallows, and other delectable treats that will add a sweet touch to your Christmas decorations.

Nutcracker - This is one of our favorite new Christmas decorating trends for 2020! The nutcracker theme takes on a whimsical elegance with the addition of fun colors such as red, green, gold, and navy. Consider incorporating nutcrackers into the body of your tree or a festive plaid or nutcracker ribbon. This look is bound to conjure up images of sugar plum fairies and glitzy Christmas parties.

Easy Ways to Update your Exterior

Paint the Front Door - First impressions are made at the front door, so a completely different color will mean a lot. “I've had aesthetically bland listings, and simply painting the front doors in bright colors made the homes more interesting and inviting,” says Jean Rosalia of Keller Williams Realty. A new coat of paint on the front door will help to improve the exterior, but while you're at it, update the trim, shutters, porch rails, and patio as well.  Not only will it improve your curb appeal, but it will also protect your investment.

Add A Bench - Benches come in a variety of styles and price points, so you're sure to find one that complements the style and colors of your home.

Light Up the Landscape - You work hard in the garden, so why not recognize your efforts? Solar-powered lighting is inexpensive and simple to install—just place them in your garden beds and let them soak up the sun to illuminate your plants at night.

Upgrade Your Doormat - This simple outdoor accessory combines function and fashion, so if yours has seen better days, replace it. Look for a long-lasting model that will keep dirt outside, withstand the elements, and create an appealing welcome for both family members and visitors. Alternatively, you can personalize a plain bristly doormat.

How To Bring Autumn into your Home

Love the Fall? So do we! Here are the easiest ways to bring the crisp Autumn feels into your interior this year!

Wreaths - Wreaths can be used as wall or door decor all year long as long as they are seasonally appropriate. Branches, leaves, and metallics are all autumnal elements that make for lovely fall wreaths.

Hang A Garland - Garlands, like wreaths, can be used for decoration all year long as long as they reflect the current season. Pine cones, wood beads, twine, and dried leaves are simple to combine to make a textured fall garland.

Include Cozy Textiles - As the weather cools and the days grow shorter, curling up on the couch with pillows and blankets is one of the best ways to spend an evening. Including these elements not only makes your home feel more fall-ready, but they will also warm up and soften your interior.

Burn Some Candles - One of the simplest ways to get into the fall spirit is with candles. Candles, scented or unscented, simple or artistic candle holders, no matter how you incorporate them into your home, cozy up your spaces and welcome the crisp new season.

Use potpourri for a natural scent - An autumn potpourri will completely transform your home, and there are numerous recipes available for making your own. When placed in a bowl, potpourri makes an excellent centrepiece or ornament and, with its aroma, creates a homely atmosphere. You can always buy some if you don't want to make one.

Decorating with Warm and Cool Colors

Periwinkle Cool - Purple is a cool color, but a lighter shade creates a cozy atmosphere in this plant-filled living room.

Earth Tones - Pops of color aren't required to indicate whether a room is warm or cool. Subtle earth tones of brass, taupe, and cognac brown create a warm space devoid of red or orange.

Bring the Blues - Bright blues combined with neutral whites are calming, focusing, and soothing, making them ideal paint colors.

Fade The Line - To use warm and cool colors effectively throughout your home, consider the flow of your room and overall space. When choosing paint colors, consider the influences of adjacent rooms as well as the attributes and shortcomings of each individual space, such as light sources and size constraints. Highlight features like built-in bookcases by combining appealing color contrasts like the warmth of vanilla woodwork set against the cooling effect of adjacent navy-colored walls. Keep in mind that each new color changes the color dynamics of the space. A room that embraces the entire color spectrum is visually appealing and supports both warm and cool tones.

Using Brown - Brown has a natural feel to it, and in the world of design, this can be enough to make a space feel warm and inviting. It is not a single color, but rather a blend of black, yellow, red, orange, green, and even purple.

As a result, brown is considered a neutral color that conjures up images of pleasant things (chocolate, coffee, etc.) and nature. Psychologically, brown is a relaxing color that makes us feel safe and secure, which is why it is commonly used in the home.

Warmer brown solutions are used because of their welcoming nature, similar to polished, beautiful parquet that will reveal your welcoming spirit and excellent taste. Unpolished wood or similar textures are acceptable.

Balancing - You should not limit yourself to just one type of color, either warm or cool. To improve visual balance in cozy and homey spaces where warm colors predominate, at least one cool shade should be present.

The same is true in the inverse situation, for both balances and contrasts.

Consider the overall flow of your space when applying both warm and cool colors. Estimate the impact of adjoining rooms, their specific shortcomings and characteristics, access to light, and size constraints.

Make the experience more enjoyable by using appealing contrasts, such as a warm vanilla wooden shelf against a navy-painted wall.

Color Psychology - Color psychology may appear complicated now, but it is one of the things that people remember most fondly from the days when they decorated their homes. The same is true for the basic distinction between warm and cool colors, as well as the hybrid results that can be obtained when they are mixed.

Understanding the fundamental principles of color psychology is critical for creating a space that evokes the emotions we want to experience while spending time there.

Fall is Back! Let's Get Your Interior Fall-Ready

Some decorators have deemed brown everything in a living environment to be gloomy and out of date in recent years. However, the color is back in style for fall, thanks in part to the world's unstable, nervous mood.

It's only one of the decor trends this season, when the epidemic has made the home an ever more important area for living, working, studying, and other activities.

Make Your Dining Room Table Cozy

The simple addition of blankets, pillows, and a cushioned bench will entice everyone to stay at the dining table long after the meal has been devoured.

Include a Plaid Blanket

A patchwork blanket in red, orange, and gold tones will instantly give warmth to your bedroom.

Wreaths for Windows

A festive wreath can be used to decorate doors, windows, an empty nook, or a plain wall. Pieces with apples, corn cobs, or autumnal flowers will bring some seasonal vitality into your home.

Deck the Front Door

A "Happy Fall" wreath made of wood slices and twigs transforms your front door into a lovely fall welcome.

Switch Out Pillows

You can quickly transform the feeling of a room by trading out pillows. Opt for plaids and strips with deep hues to add a more autumnal vibe.

Coastal Interiors

Regardless of whether you’re in a waterfront apartment suite on one of Sarasota's sea shores or a Pacific Northwest waterfront home in Bellevue, there a many ways to get a beautiful coastal look. To make a Modern Coastal Interior, the small details are genuinely most important, however it begins with the bones of the space.

KITCHEN AND BATHROOM COUNTERS

A major key element in choosing counter tops for a coastal look is to keep your palette bright and airy. Quartz counters, white cabinets, and cool tones are essential to getting the look! Coastal design is timeless, and you will enjoy this style for many years without having to make any major updates.

There's nothing very like a loosening up week at the shore — yet you don't need to live on the sea shore to bring beach front plan style into your home. By consolidating waterfront components into your home or loft, similar to pastel hues and nautical stylistic layout, you can catch that beachy feeling all year 'without agonizing over burn from the sun). Peruse on to find out about the components of beach front style, get tips on picking waterfront roused furniture, and discover where to get considerably more inspiration!

Components of Coastal Decorating Style Like any inside structure style, the beach front style is recognized by a couple of stand-apart components. In any case, which beach front style would you say you are discussing?

To begin with, there's the Mediterranean style. Described by striking hues, a lot of earthenware stoneware, and the liberal utilization of wood complements, this style brings to mind the ageless, sun-doused sea shores of Greece.

Focusing on to a greater extent a Martha's Vineyard or Cape Cod feel? Attempt the American waterfront style. Components of this style, which is additionally alluded to as "Bungalow Coastal," incorporate nautical stylistic layout like shells and mesh, breezy materials like wicker and rattan, and delicate, pastel tints like sky blue or lilac.

To wrap things up, travel to the tropics with Tropical Coastal stylistic theme. Basic highlights of this plan style incorporate fun, merry examples, dynamic shades like yellow and lime, and tiki-themed stylistic layout.

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French Gardens

Our never-ending desire to master that easy, cool Parisian-girl look, our Pinterest boards loaded with ornate molding and gorgeous gilded interiors, and our love for regal, manicured gardens are all inspired by the French. Anyone who has taken a stroll around Paris or seen photographs of the gardens at Versailles knows that the French take their landscaping very seriously.

Italian formality was taken to the next level by designers in this nation, who planted and pruned it into a tightly regulated yet florid (almost flouncy) appearance. Imagine strolling beneath a coiffed horse-chestnut allée at Paris's Tuileries, ruler-straight rows of fragrant lavender in Provence, or curlicues of emerald green grass at Versailles.

Capture the graphic effect of a parterre on a footpath by laying down paving stones in a symmetrical pattern and planting thyme between them, or edge your driveway with cherry trees for a gracious allée. A simpler (but just as chic) idea: a topiary potted in a traditional square planter. During André Le Nôtre's time, these ultra-durable vessels, known as Versailles boxes, held orange trees. They were constructed out of metal and wood and had doors, so gardeners could easily remove tender trees growing in metal liners and transfer them to greenhouses for the winter.

4 Beautiful Foyers

Your foyer is the first room in your home that makes an impression to guests that visit. It's the best way to express your style, sophistication, and welcome your guests into your space. Many people forget to put thought into their foyer design, but studies have shown that a good first impression sets the tone for your guests right off the bat. On that note, here are some gorgeous foyer designs to get inspired by!

Classic Elegance

There is nothing more chic that wainscoting painted in complementary colors. This beautiful space screams elegance.

Grand Entrance

If your foyer faces a beautiful staircase, adding a pop of red with a rich floor covering would definitely make you feel like you're in your castle.

Contemporary Meets Traditional

At Authentic Home, there is no style we like better than that of a transitional one. Blending rich surfaces with modern clean lines is as classic as it gets.

Pastels & Tradition

We're big fans of pastel hues at AH. This gorgeous classic entryway is both soothing and welcoming, while maintaining its elegance.

Why Tiny Homes Are So Popular

Do you want to live in a tiny house? The popularity of tiny home living is growing as homeowners realize the numerous advantages of downsizing from a large home to a much smaller one. Tiny houses are not only beneficial for the environment, but they are also good for your bank account. Others, however, prefer to live in a tiny house in order to simplify their life.

A tiny home is defined as any home building that is less than 400 square feet in size. That is far less than the average detached single-family home in North America, which is 2,600 square feet.

Tiny homes are not only small, but they are also mobile, which means you can either install them on a strong foundation on your own property or take them with you anywhere you want to go.

Reasons Tiny Home Living is Worth It (for Some)

People who opt to live in tiny homes come from a variety of backgrounds and have a variety of motivations for making the shift to a small area. These are some examples:

Homeowners who do not want a mortgage but still want to be eligible for house insurance.

Retirees who wish to travel and downsize their lives.

Consider Your Carbon Footprint & Live More Presently

One of the most major advantages of living in a tiny house is the possibility to considerably minimize your carbon footprint and so help the environment. Tiny houses are incredibly energy efficient, requiring far less energy to heat and cool. You may minimize greenhouse gas emissions by up to 36% by lowering the amount of space you live in.

Minimalism—living with less by downsizing and getting rid of goods you don't need so you can focus on life experiences rather than materialism—has become increasingly popular in recent years. Because you won't have place for all the items you had room for in a larger house, tiny home living allows you to live this minimalist lifestyle.

With less space inside your tiny home to do things, you'll be inspired to do more outside. Small house living encourages you to get out and focus more on your lifestyle, whether it's being more active outdoors or pursuing hobbies.

When you've decided to live in a little house, it's time to start downsizing. Begin by going through each area one at a time, selecting what you can get rid of by selling or donating. This is also the moment to recognize that living in a tiny house means living with many fewer possessions, so you'll need to make some key decisions about what you can live without.

Mid Century Color Palettes: They're Back!

From the joyful colorations of the 1950s to the softer, earthier sun shades that have been popular in the 1960s, these paint hues will give your house the appropriate splash of midcentury magic.

Whether you prefer bright citrus tones or more subdued neutrals, midcentury-modern colors can liven up any room in your house—even if it wasn't built in the 1950s or 1960s. We've rounded up some of the era's most popular shades that still look current today—keep reading for our top picks!

Aqua Blues

These colors are light and goes well with both muted neutrals and darker hues. Benjamin Moore's Blue Seafoam (2056-60) is a soothing blue paint color that works well on both interior and exterior walls.

Muted Greens & Mint

This color hue complements burnt orange, gold, and dark brown and can be used in foyers, lounge spaces, accent walls, and children's spaces.

Burnt Orange and Tangerines

Many midcentury architects and interior designers used tangerine and ochre colors. Midcentury oranges are perfect for anyone looking to create a dramatic design statement.

Earthy Browns

Browns in various shades can create a soothing, earthy atmosphere in living rooms and offices. Warm, wood-toned browns provide a grounded feel to spaces.

Golden Yellows

Muted and pale yellows are often seen in original Mid Century Homes. These palettes were once very popular, then took a tank in popularity. Now, we’re seeing them more often, with a modern, stylish twist.

How to Beat the Heat this Summer

Many parts of the world are getting hotter. Climate change and the heat island effect, where urban spaces trap heat, are making the warm seasons more brutal—sometimes dangerously so. This is the only planet we've got, at least until enough of us are living on Mars, so you may as well learn a few tricks on coping with the heat. 

Air-conditioning is still a luxury for many people, and even in the US and Canada it's not ubiquitous. Also, people trying to reduce their environmental footprint often choose to go without energy-sucking air conditioners, which raise city temperatures by pumping heat outdoors. Plus, the power could go out during an ill-timed heat wave. This guide has tips on how to stay cool when it's incredibly hot and air-conditioning is nowhere to be found.

If you want to take your cold shower (or bath) experience to the next level, consider purchasing some items containing peppermint essential oil. The gold standard is Dr. Bronner's peppermint soap, but you can make your own body scrub by mixing Epsom salt, coconut oil, and a few drops of peppermint oil. Slather it on and brush away: peppermint oil's cooling effect lasts longer!

The most effective way to regulate your body temperature is to stuff your body full of cooling foods and fluids. It’s way more effective than trying to cool yourself from the outside in. Keep a few bottles topped off with water, then stick them in the fridge. You can also fill freezer-safe bottles partway, then freeze them for portable, on-demand ice water.

Make room in your freezer for a few damp washcloths or a bed sheet or two. When it's time to go to bed, your body will thank you. You may also put clothing in the freezer, such as underwear or a blouse you plan to wear tomorrow, for an added blast of freshness when you get dressed.

One of the greatest methods to keep your home cool in the summer is to keep the sun out and allow the hot air to escape. Aside with a fan fortress, you might consider some heat blocking curtains to prevent direct sunlight from turning your flat into a greenhouse. When the temperatures have reached their height and it begins to become a little cooler outdoors, generally around nightfall, open those curtains and windows.

Industrial Style- How It's Making A Huge Debut

One of the most common home decor trends right now is industrial interior design. Industrial style decor is versatile and trendy, combining various elements and contrasting patterns to create a room with personality. This aesthetic takes inspiration from warehouses, factories, and industrial spaces to build a cool look that encompasses everything from your living room to your bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom.

The use of raw, rugged materials as decorative statements characterizes the industrial style of interior design. When people build a house, structural components and construction materials are typically hidden behind drywall and layers of paint.

In industrial furniture, the same features take center stage. Steel beams, exposed pipes, concrete floors, rustic lighting fixtures, and weathered wood are just a few of the features of this style.

The industrial look comes in a variety of variations, and you can mix and match various types of interior design styles to develop your own personal style. Rustic industrial decor is generally recommended by most designers, with an emphasis on combining modern and rustic designs.

It's enough to go back to the beginnings of industrial interior design to grasp its concepts. In both Europe and the United States, the year 1760 represented the start of the First Industrial Revolution. Technology advancements revolutionized industrial practices during this time period.

Products that were previously handcrafted could now be produced by machines housed in large factories.

Many of the features that characterize industrial style arose in reaction to the threat of fire. Before insurance firms would cover manufacturers, they had to meet a number of requirements. They often demanded flat roofs and strongly discouraged the use of attics.

They also favored designs that avoided non-essential materials that could be used to start a fire. Pipes, air ducts, and brick walls, which were normally concealed behind plaster (the predecessor to drywall) in factory buildings, were left uncovered. Many of these characteristics are still present in the design style.

Interior Design: What's Trending this Year?

The Coronavirus pandemic has had an effect on many sectors, including the home. As people spent more time indoors in 2020, they were not only in need of more warmth, but they were also forced to reimagine their living spaces to meet the demands of their new lifestyle.

Here are the trends coming forth for 2021.

1. Indoor plants and trees will continue to grow in popularity as a design staple in homes. They clean the air, carry the clarity and peace of nature indoors, serve as sculpture on a shelf or table top, and are grounding and life affirming to care for. Creating an interior plant set is beneficial on all levels: aesthetically, functionally, and psychologically.

2. Last year, we all made our living spaces work for us, and many of our rooms had multiple functions. We turned our living rooms into work spaces, our kitchens into classrooms, and our bedrooms into gyms. People will be reimagining their homes this year and incorporating pieces that help restore harmony to our multi-functional spaces.

3. Design can last a lifetime! So what's 'in' these days is an old-world aesthetic that never goes out of style. Darker, moodier spaces, antique oil paintings combined with a new light fixture to the point that you can't tell what age the room is from — mixing and matching periods is how to achieve timeless-ness!

4. We'll see lots of earthy palettes and textures in 2021. Think the continuation of plaster and travertines, lots of rattan, camels in lieu of gray, and deep, neutralized hues like olive green and burnt orange.

Easy Ways to Knock Years off Your Kitchen

A kitchen remodel can be a lot of fun. It can be satisfying to witness such an evident transformation, and you’re sure to get plenty of use and pleasure out of it.

The following suggestions will help you make the most out of the project.

The number-one rule for a successful and stress-free kitchen remodel is to include a cushion in your budget. You never know what you’ll encounter during demolition or what will surface as either a challenge or an unforeseen opportunity during the process.

“Homes constructed in the 1970s and earlier can contain lead or asbestos. Testing and removal can cost thousands. A home built 50 or more years ago could require electrical upgrades in the kitchen to support new appliances and lighting,” 

You’ll certainly want to order custom kitchen cabinets from a reputable company that knows what it’s doing, but you don’t necessarily require a professional to install them. An easy way to really make your kitchen “pop” is to add a splash of color to your lower cabinets or island.

You might not need to replace your kitchen cabinets as part of the remodel. Simply repainting them and swapping out old cabinet hardware for trendy, modern options can give your kitchen an immediate facelift. This is a great option if you’re on a tight budget.

If you want to make a design statement, a fresh back splash can do wonders. The problem is that installation can be time-intensive and expensive … especially if you pay someone else to do it.

Fortunately, there is a better way. They might sound strange, but peel-and-stick back splashes are an excellent way to spruce up your kitchen during a remodel. Not only are they easy to install, but they’re inexpensive.

It’s Cold Outside! How to Warm Up Your Space

Warm up your interior during the cold season with a few easy interior design tips. There are so many amazing things about the cold season. Some of the amazing moments could be putting on cozy sweaters, wrapping yourself around your loved ones in front of a crackling fire, eating hot chocolate and so on. But the most interesting part is warming up your interiors without putting on the heater; and for this reason, we’ve compiled a list of few tips that can help you get your interiors warmed up this season without having to spend a fortune!

Wrap Up

Cold weather (winter) decor starts with a soft, cozy throw. This is the simplest  way to keep your interiors warm; you just need to add some new decor elements to your space. When it’s not in use, just wrap it around the back of your sofa or chair. Or you can fill a woven basket with varieties of blankets so that you have more than enough to go around.

Play With Texture

We are talking about layered rugs here. This creative tip of using layer rugs not only allows you use a rug that may not be the exact size for your space but also creates extra warmth underfoot through the texture of the rug; your bare feet will definitely appreciate this! Using layered rugs is just as an opportunity to play with texture.

Try a warm color palette

Some of these warm color palettes could give your interior the needed warmth it desires; they include rustic wood tones, pops of pumpkin, deep burgundies, mustard yellow and so on. You neither need a complete renovation of the house nor buy a new set sofa to get your interior warmed up. For a perfect result, you can incorporate any of these too; new throw pillows, coffee table vignette, a lamp or some decorative items for your bookshelf.

Create a cozy reading zone

Winter and fall are undoubted, great seasons to stay indoors and relax with a good book. And of course, your living room sofa is just perfect for that!  But you can as well create a space for a warm reading niche just by the corner of your home. Place an upholstered bench or chaise in a bay window so that it becomes a cozy place to unwind after hours. Alternative, you can decorate the place with a window seat, pillows and a soft throw blanket. You’d love it.

Light a Fire

Good for you if you’re fortunate enough to have a fireplace in your home. But if you have none, a few candles will help decorate your space in a similar radiance. You’d enjoy the warm atmosphere better if the candles are seasonally scented with  pumpkin or cinnamon spice.  There’s a sense of nostalgia that comes with smell (no pun intended!)

5 Thanksgiving Tablescape Ideas to Inspire

Can you believe it’s already November? I can’t either! With the fall chill in the air, the spicy scents coming from the kitchen, and the leaves almost gone, I am getting ready for Thanksgiving. Every year, I do an article on Thanksgiving tablescape inspirations, and here is this year’s.

Here are 5 Thanksgiving Tablescape ideas to get you inspired!

1. Bring the Outdoors In. By adding organic botanicals to your tablescape, you add both a “wow” factor, and a little whimsy. We love this idea! The bold colors from fruits and vegetables can really make your table “pop.”

2. Add some sparkle. I think we all have some of those tiny pumpkins leftover from Halloween and aren’t quite sure what to do with them. Paint them a beautiful metallic color, and viola! Extra sparkle, and elegance. Image Source: The Knot

3. Wreaths aren’t just for hanging. Adding a beautiful homemade or store bought wreath to your table will provide a lovely centerpiece for any Fall gathering.

4. Heirloom platters. It’s funny how we all have some beautiful china or dishware that goes unused for years, yet we hold onto it because it’s been passed down, or we just plain like it. Well, Thanksgiving is the perfect occasion to showcase your precious gems.

5. Simplistic Ambiance. Add that extra “oomph” to your Thanksgiving table with a very neutral palette, rustic lanterns, and a hint of eucalyptus for added color. Timeless! Image Source: Living with Landyn

Six of Our Favorite 2020 Kitchen Design Trends

2020 is the time of the 'living kitchen' where capacity, tasteful and innovation consolidate to make everyday life somewhat simpler and bring together the remainder of the home.

1. White and Black. Kitchen ranges in shades of dark, white, charcoal and even 12 PM are as yet demonstrating to stand the trial of time. Monochromatic kitchen shading plans offer a smooth and rich structure that will supplement an advanced condo or can be fused into a conventional kitchen for the ideal family home. Looks for 'dim' and 'dark' insides show up in its most mainstream list just because, while looks for 'dark kitchen' has expanded 46% year-on-year.

2. Eco-Accomodating. We are largely living more eco-accommodating today and that feeling of natural obligation has even risen above into the manner in which customers are buying kitchens. The present mortgage holder is requesting cabinetry that is made with feasible materials, dependable assembling cycles and low outflows wraps up. An ever increasing number of producers are starting to comprehend this interest, and they are progressively changing the way that they make cupboards

3. Handless Pantries and Cupboards. Handleless kitchen pantries and cupboards have just gotten probably the greatest pattern of 2020. Furthermore, much the same as the name proposes, these base and divider cupboards include no handles, guaranteeing a substantially more smoothed out look. Further, it permits you to concentrate more on its straightforwardness and point by point plan. That being stated, you should be pondering about its opening and shutting component. Indeed, on account of mechanical developments, these cupboards require a basic push to open and close. Aside from this, you may likewise select pantries with recessed handles. Alongside a smooth and rich look, the differentiating materials and shades of these handles will make your kitchen stick out, particularly when you have visitors at home.

4. Double Islands. With the move towards bigger kitchens, in open arrangement spaces, the kitchen island has become a basic kitchen include. A couple of island units has become the last work in extravagance, a broad expansion for when space is no article.

5. Brass Accents. During the twentieth century, metal installations and subtleties were stylish. It's typically observed on an old fashioned assortment, maybe from your grandmother's. Today, metal is not, at this point a good old piece. It presently goes ahead smooth completes that sparkles and looks particular. To fuse metal in your kitchen, you can weave it through your apparatuses, cupboard handles, and spigots. This material looks best when it's highlighted in the kitchen and pops, significantly more, when it's set against an all-white or nonpartisan environmental factors

6. Smart Kitchens. Innovation has entered the kitchen in full power and not simply as extravagant devices and apparatuses. Today, you can have a kitchen with innovation coordinated into each capacity and machine from the spigots to the cooler to lighting. This is the thing that we call a savvy kitchen.

Living Room- From Staged to Sophisticated

The goal of the living room was to have a more formal looking room and with a comfortable feel to each of the furniture pieces.  The custom Interior Crafts sofa with side wood panels upholstered with a warm taupe chenille Pindler upholstery fabric sets the tone of the space.  The two custom sitting chairs are by Hickory Chair and Vanguard and adorned with Pindler and Kravet upholstery fabrics and they are placed on a custom Antrim wool area rug.  The case good are by Vanguard and Charleston Forge and bring in elements of wood and metal to add interest. The rich blue glass table lamps are by Currey & Co. And the round kitchen table is conducive for family dinners!

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All White Interiors: Clean & Timeless

Well, it's been a long winter-- but we are on the cusp of Spring, I just feel it! It's that time of year when you want to freshen up your space- making it brighter, airier, and uncluttered. Which is why I thought it would be fun to share some gorgeous white interiors to inspire you!

This beautiful neutral color palette features white in a classic, timeless manner. In the 90's, we were so afraid of white walls, but rest assured-- you can have a gorgeous space with a mostly white color palette that is as sophisticated as it gets!

Implementing metallics and fresh plants is an easy way to pull together a white color palette. There is something so fresh and inviting when designing with this scheme. Another beautiful perk of a neutral color palette, is that is emphasizes the beautiful details of your home's architecture.

All white color palettes work in both traditional design as well as modern, contemporary design. There is something so clean about a white palette- a look that has never and will never go out of style!

If you have a smaller space, a white color palette will make your space look larger. White reflects light, which gives your space an open, bright, airy feel.