Spring has arrived, and that means it’s time to get your gardening gloves on! Growing your own plants and vegetables is fun, good for your air quality, and you’ll always have fresh mint for your juleps. With a little creative energy and a slightly green thumb, you can create a great garden in any space from a window sill to a large deck.
Amp up your home with a piece of art that has an on/off switch. Letting light double up as art is a great way to add color and interest, all while making your art multi-functional!
Organizing your home is key to relieving the daily stress of work and family, and having a place by the door for your things is a great way to start. Here are some tips for taking control of your entryway, large or small:
Baby, it’s (getting really) cold outside! It’s that time of year when we dig out the mittens and fluffy socks and focus on things that make us feel warm. Get your home prepped for winter, too! By making small changes with things like lighting, color, and texture, your living space can be transformed into a cozy retreat. Here are 4 great ideas to help you create your cozy home this holiday:
Looking at design magazines and blogs, it’s easy to get swept away in inspirational designs, and then get hit in the head with a reality brick when reviewing your own budget. However, we are experienced at the fine art of spending money wisely, so you can get a room or home that looks *amazing* without having to resort to a life of crime.
Here are our tips on what to invest in, and where to find a deal using this modern kitchen design we recently completed as an example:
Whether you’re decorating your houseboat or your studio apartment, you need to get creative when working with a small space. Look for items that fold away easily, are flexible and easy to move, and have multifunctional uses. Here are 3 great ideas to help you think big in your small space:
Children’s rooms are fun to decorate. It is important to create a stimulating and creative environment for your child, and decorating the bedroom or playroom are opportunities to step outside of your comfort zone in terms of design. Here are 3 inspired ways to create a cheerful, organized, and safe bedroom for your child:
Painting chalkboard walls (and other surfaces) is still popular after several years of being in design blogs and magazines. We still like the idea of a big, writeable surface – especially for kids, offices and creative people who like to change things up.
However, if you don’t want your chalk wall to look like everyone else’s, use these tips:
As apartment renters ourselves (yay SF housing prices!), we are always looking for great ways to make a rental feel like a permanent home… without losing our deposits.
Here are some great ways to personalize a space that are totally undoable when you move out:
