Category: interior design

Styling Your Bookshelf

By Katie Laughridge From Tribune News Service Bookshelves are a versatile and functional piece of furniture that can enhance the look of any space in your home. While they primarily serve the practical purpose of storing books for many, they can also be a great way to showcase your personality and style (with or without…


Calm Your Living Space With These Four Design Elements

By Hunter Boyce From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Years of living in a pandemic has inspired interior designers and homeowners alike to make some changes inside their living spaces. Decorators are experimenting with how they can bring more calming atmosphere to their projects. From decluttering high-traffic spaces to giving the walls a new coat of paint,…


Day Beds, Benches and Ottomans, and Which to Use Where

By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service Day beds, benches and ottomans come in different shapes and sizes. And while some are for actual sleeping, many are not. Often considered as a space-saving alternative to a regular bed or simply as a space filler, day beds, ottomans and benches can serve a useful purpose. Day…


Can’t Choose a Paint Color for the Living Room? The Pros Have You Covered

By Hunter Boyce From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Choosing a fresh paint color for a dull living room can be tough, but it doesn’t have to be. According to the pros, picking the best living room paint color can even be achieved in a few simple steps. Here’s a quick breakdown of what they had to…


Here Are Some of Pinterest’s Top Interior Design Predictions

By Hunter Boyce From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Pinterest is one of the hottest places on the internet when it comes to the latest in interior design trends. From biophilic design to sprucing up your bathroom, there are a number trends picking up speed in 2023. Here are some of the most exciting trends to grace…


Style at Home: A Tour of the Cantrell House

By Katie Laughridge From Tribune News Service Although I spend more time than I’d like behind a desk, I take any chance I can to walk the floor, and I love that it grants me the opportunity to get to know some of the familiar faces that pop by the shop. Barb Cantrell (Barbara Ruth,…


What’s Hot in Hardware

By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service Have a cabinet, dresser or console that needs a quick refresh? Looking to remodel your kitchen or bathroom and want to know what the latest and hottest trends in hardware are? Some clear trends are emerging from national companies and local artisans. Here are our top 10: 1….


Why Paint Colors Look Different in the Store Than in Your Home

Whether refreshing a room or renovating a home, fresh paint is the easiest and most impactful way to breathe new life into a space without breaking the bank. But after pursuing thousands (yes, thousands) of tiny paint-color chips at the store, analysis paralysis takes over. Is this white too warm? Blue too cool? Then, once…


Inspiring Spring 2023 Trends

By Katie Laughridge From Tribune News Service After the past few years of nonstop neutrals trending, in 2023 we’re anticipating a return of color in home decor, paint colors and bedding. With the return of color, we’re seeing that creating sumptuous, inviting spaces is top of mind for designers and homeowners alike. There’s a focus…


Design Recipes: Top 10 Trends Spotted at Design & Construction Week 2023

By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service Each year architects, designers, builders and design enthusiasts gather in Las Vegas for Design & Construction Week, a prominent industry event. It’s comprised of the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, National Association of Home Builders’ International Builders’ Show and more. This year a…