I’ve seen this happen way too often in my 20+ years of being an interior designer. A look becomes so popular that it’s copied and mass-marketed. You’ll see it all over the direct mail catalogs (e.g. Pottery Barn, Crate and Barrel, et al.). Even the discount chains will be on top of it (e.g., Target). I can tick off the looks that have succumbed to this fate. When a look becomes ubiquitous it’s time to say sayonara.
Read MoreIs your dining area also home office central? I’ve found a perfect small space solution to convert your kitchen/dining room table to your “work from home’ desk in no time. It’s the Edel Table from Design Within Reach.
Read MoreWhen Donald Trump complained about his showerhead’s water volume, he evidently did not know about existing technologies that create the experience of more water at the legally-mandated low-flow rate. This post describes this faucet advancement and others that homeowners should know before starting kitchen and bath renovation projects.
Read MoreThe popularity of chinoiserie as a decorative motif is boundless. What began in the 17th century with a European fascination in orientalia persists today. It’s no wonder that one of my blog posts that garners the most interest is from 2013, “Must Haves—Chinoiserie Wall Panels.” In addition to the tried-and-true examples cited in that post, I thought I’d add some more sources for getting this much-sought-after design.
Read MoreIn my last post, I discussed how vegan interior designers are eschewing products that inflict pain and suffering on animals (including harm to humans) and that cause damage to the environment. Here is a general guide and brands to consider if you want to go vegan in your home.
Read MoreAs our consciousness of the environmental impact of our purchases increases, so too has the movement toward veganism. While the movement has been visible mostly in the arena of food and to a lesser extent, in fashion, it is now prevalent in interior design as well.
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