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Why the Color Yellow is Popping Up in Interior Design

July 21, 2014 By Jennifer

Why the Color Yellow is Popping Up in Interior Design

A pop of yellow is big this year in home decor color trends. Add a little sunshine and cheerfulness to your space with these four ideas. 1. Paint a wall The kitchen or living room is the perfect spot for a brightly colored wall. Paint one of your walls in the living room yellow to … [Read More]

5 Simple Design Tricks to Make Your Home Seem Bigger

July 21, 2014 By Stephanie

5 Simple Design Tricks to Make Your Home Seem Bigger

Wouldn’t it be nice if your small home were just a little bit bigger so you wouldn’t have to feel cramped all of the time? While you can’t actually increase your home’s size (unless you want to pay for an addition, of course), there are some design tricks you can use to make your interior … [Read More]

How to Find your Niche as an Interior Designer

June 24, 2014 By Stephanie

How to Find your Niche as an Interior Designer

Interior design is an industry that encompasses a lot of different design disciplines. Rather than trying to learn every discipline possible, you can become much more successful as a designer by narrowing your focus and specializing in just one area. With a specialty, you can market yourself to a target audience as an expert in … [Read More]

3 Styles of Balance to Create Unity in the Home

June 23, 2014 By Stephanie

3 Styles of Balance to Create Unity in the Home

To create a harmonious home, one must first look to the fundamental interior design principles and learn how to achieve a well-balanced interior. In design, balance is created through the equal distribution of visual weight in a room and can impact your level of comfort while spending time in your space. There are three styles … [Read More]

How to Create Rhythm in a Room through Repetition

June 23, 2014 By Stephanie

How to Create Rhythm in a Room through Repetition

No matter the style you’re trying to create, every room in your home should have rhythm. In interior design, rhythm describes the natural flow or sense of unity that is created through decorating strategies like repetition. When a room does not have a cohesive design, you’ll notice right away that it might seem off-putting or … [Read More]

5 Social Media Tips to Market your Interior Design Business

June 10, 2014 By Stephanie

5 Social Media Tips to Market your Interior Design Business

As the owner of an interior design company, you have to be on the lookout for new and potential clients regularly. One free and very useful way to market yourself is through social media networks. With social media, you can expand your client base to reach new audiences, all without leaving your computer. Using social … [Read More]

How to Apply Feng Shui Principles in your Home’s Interior Design

June 8, 2014 By Stephanie

How to Apply Feng Shui Principles in your Home’s Interior Design

Most homeowners set up furniture and décor based on aesthetics and function, which makes sense considering people want a stylish and practical space. But did you know the way in which you design a room can also affect your overall well-being and future success? Feng Shui (translating to “wind” and “water”) is an ancient Chinese … [Read More]

How to Make an Interior Decorating Storyboard

June 7, 2014 By Stephanie

How to Make an Interior Decorating Storyboard

Decorating a room from scratch is harder than you first think. While starting with a blank slate grants you the freedom to design the room however you wish, it also means you have many more decisions to make. How do you even know where to begin? If you’re struggling to come up with ideas, the … [Read More]

5 Interior Design Principles that every Home Decorator needs to Know

June 5, 2014 By Stephanie

5 Interior Design Principles that every Home Decorator needs to Know

A well-designed interior involves more strategy than simply picking out a random selection of your favorite furniture and decor. Upon entering a room, your space should feel put-together and planned. Use these five interior design principles when decorating your home to ensure the setup will feel and look right after you’re done. 1. Balance In … [Read More]

Looking to Start your own Interior Design Firm? Here’s What to Do

June 4, 2014 By Stephanie

Looking to Start your own Interior Design Firm? Here’s What to Do

Starting your own interior design firm is a challenge, but the rewards of running your own business are enough to make up for all of the time and hard work you put into making it happen. As you’re in the beginning stages of starting a business, use these tips to help you find progress and … [Read More]

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