Tips: Hanging Artwork, Part II
In Part I, we discussed the importance of hanging your artwork at eye level. This is a great rule of thumb in general, but now I get to tell you that it really does vary. Eye level is relative to where you are and what you’re doing. When you’re sitting at a table, for [...]
Tips: Hanging Artwork, Part I
How many of you are familiar with this scenario: You’re standing in front of your freshly hung print, gazing at it proudly only to realize that it’s hung too high (or too low)? So you pull out the nail, move it up or down an inch, and whack another hole in the wall. Hanging [...]
Tips: The Importance of Framing Art
…because empty frames, no matter how pretty, will only take you so far…
I couldn’t possibly go straight into a discussion on how to hang artwork without first explaining the importance of proper framing, could I? No, no… I couldn’t.
When I say “proper framing,” I’m not talking about a frame’s overall aesthetic. Instead, I’m talking [...]
Tips: At Home Edition
With every At Home interview, I ask participants to tell me one of their best decorating tips. For this week’s Decor Tips, I have compiled their responses along with a photo of their home. Each one offers great ideas or advice about decorating from the heart or being innovative. I hope you enjoy!
Victoria of [...]
Tips: Extra Small Foyers
I was browsing through the November issue of Better Homes & Gardens when I stumbled across the article “First Impressions.” I know I’ve already covered tips on decorating your foyer or entryway, but I thought this article was worth sharing!
Many of us don’t have grand foyers. Instead, we have these tiny hallways or, smaller [...]
Tips: Accessorizing with Objects, Part II
On October 12, we began our two part discussion on accessorizing with objects with Part One. In the process, we delved further into Balance and visual weight. This week we continue the series with an in-depth look at how to arrange specific areas within your home so your spaces can look polished.
Super Simple [...]
Let’s Talk about Balance
This week on my post Accessorizing with Objects, Part I I touched on the subject of visual weight and balance. Janey asked me if I could go into further detail about balance and how to achieve it. I thought her question was an excellent one, so I’m going to attempt an answer. This is [...]
Tips: Accessorizing with Objects, Part I
Accessories are not only the finishing touch in interior design, but they are often the component that injects personality and individual character to an otherwise boring interior. By definition accessories are nonessentials – we’re talking blankets, framed pictures, books and other miscellaneous items that can turn your room from a total snooze-fest to “ooh-la-la [...]
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My name is Kristin and, if the blog name didn't give it away, I'm an interior designer. I'm also a self - proclaimed nerd, a grad student at SCAD-Atlanta, and a big fan of architecture, photography, travel, and iced chais. In a nutshell: I'm a lover of good design of all kinds.
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