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9 Tips for WOW! Interior Spaces

I have always had a eye for design. It took training and practice to learn and implement functional, beautiful interior design into our home. In today's post, I share nine design fundamentals created by Kelley Carter, which will help you create interior spaces that feel finished, welcoming and uniquely you! Follow these tips to ensure… Continue reading 9 Tips for WOW! Interior Spaces

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#diy, Affordable, Interior Design, Personal Style

Personal Gallery Wall

Our Coastal Modern home renovations are almost done, so we had time to choose photos, design and install a gallery wall in our dining room. My husband, Jim and I are lucky to live near the beach in South Florida, so when we take vacations, we prefer to visit the mountains. Over the past 20… Continue reading Personal Gallery Wall

#diy, Bathroom Design, Interior Design, Remodel

Primary Bathroom Reveal

How it started The original bathroom had brown tile and paint, as well as a brown vanity making it dated and depressing. The scary part was the water-soaked shower floor and bad sink plumbing, which we found after taking the bathroom down to the studs. It also felt small, so we took out a linen… Continue reading Primary Bathroom Reveal

#diy, Home Office, Interior Design

Creative Office Spaces

Whether you have a dedicated home office or just want a small space for paying bills and being creative, you will want to consider several elements when creating your perfect spot. These elements are function, location, filing, storage, and decor. In today's post, I will help you set up your workspace and navigate through paperwork,… Continue reading Creative Office Spaces

#diy, Color Design, Interior Design, Organizing

Finding Your Design Style

This post shares three tips for identifying your design style in a bedroom space. This space should provide rest, a wonderful start and relaxing finish to your day. Function First Simply making your bed and putting away clothes is a quick and simple way to keep your space looking nice. Your retreat will be different… Continue reading Finding Your Design Style

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6 Easy Tips for Wonderous Walls

Using Wallpaper, stencils, and paint are all effective ways to create a mood and a desired visual effect in a room. Today's wall treatments offer a wide variety of patterns, colors, and textures. So many choices!! In today's post, we will discuss the following factors for choosing wall treatment options: Style, Size, Tempo, Visual Effects,… Continue reading 6 Easy Tips for Wonderous Walls

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7 Critical Interior Design Elements

In today's post, I share seven essential elements of interior design, which together create the mood and functionality of a space. The seven design elements are Space, Line, Shape, Color, Texture, Pattern, and Light. Together, they make up the style and feel of a room. There is a lot of room for interpretation and expression… Continue reading 7 Critical Interior Design Elements

Furniture Layout, Interior Design

7 Tips for Perfect Furniture Layout

There are a few questions you will need to answer before you can create the perfect furniture layout for any room. Once you have the room's measurements, you will look at your space, including the walls, door openings, windows, and your focal point, e.g., fireplace to determine how to proceed. Asking the right questions before… Continue reading 7 Tips for Perfect Furniture Layout

Affordable, Interior Design

Lessons Learned – Design Mistakes

Have you ever found the perfect piece and then brought it home, only to realize it is not the right size or color? It happens to the best of us. It is disappointing and frustrating to have to bring it back to the store and stand in line to return it. It can also shake… Continue reading Lessons Learned – Design Mistakes

#diy, Bathroom Design, Interior Design

What Lurks Beneath – Bad Remodel

The Ocean Dunes Fixer has been transformed into a Coastal Modern retreat, but there are still a few projects left to complete, including a new stair railing, fixing drywall cracks, and the primary bathroom. The primary bathroom had a update within the last 10 plus years, so the decision was made to save that bathroom… Continue reading What Lurks Beneath – Bad Remodel