SOME OF OUR DESIGN ADVICE FAVORITES!
There’s a lot of “content” out there! We know – when it comes to keeping up with design advice about trends and what makes good design, we get overwhelmed too. Here we’ve picked some of our favorites in the “design advice and inspiration” category, to help cut through some of the noise. Hope it’s helpful!
15 Wallpaper Words Everyone Should Know – Schumacher
If you’re awash in a sea of wallpaper terms, this little glossary has got you covered. The only wallpaper term or category we don’t see here is “peel-and-stick” wallpaper, which makes sense since this is Schumacher’s blog written for professional interior designers, and they don’t manufacture that kind of DIY-oriented wallcovering. But overall, this is very informative!
Contrast Trim: Subtle and Statement Looks – The Indentité Co.
Guide to Kitchen Cabinet Styles – Windermere Real Estate
Lacquer Finishes and Why Designers Love Them – Modern Matter
We’re in love with all the bold and colorful lacquer finishes in this post by designer hardware maker Modern Matter! These high-gloss cabinets and built-ins are just stunning, and are exactly the kinds of cabinet painting projects we love doing. I don’t normally share a post by a design vendor or supplier, but this one was too pretty to pass up!
Interior Designer vs. Design Influencer – Styleberry Creative
Why is it that sometimes people who post on Instagram are willing to share their interior design sources, and sometimes they’re reluctant? With Instagram and Pinterest being the go-to interior design inspiration for so many, it’s so tempting to ask where to find those fabulous light fixtures or cool bar stools. But there’s a good reason why many posters don’t freely give out that information. Read this insightful post by Shawn Percival of Styleberry Creative to find out why!
Instagram Etiquette for Interior Designers – the Identité Collective
The post reminds us about the nuances of sharing content on Instagram (and Pinterest as well). Interior designers and photographers earn their living from their work, and it’s not only poor form to fail to give credit, for example, it’s damaging to the offender’s reputation as well. This thorough post by Anastasia Casey of the Identité Collective explains some important do’s and don’ts
How to Decorate a Living Room – Houzz
How NOT to Decorate around a Dark Neutral Sofa – Maria Killam
Is Brass Out? How to Mix Metals like a Pro – Maria Killam
Do’s and Don’ts for Installing Accent Tile – Maria Killam
Magazine-Worthy Kitchens Cannot be Easily Copied – Maria Killam
How Paper Moon Painting Took Part in the One Room Challenge – The Pillow Goddess
We were delighted to be part of Better Homes and Garden’s One Room Challenge by painting these kitchen cabinets for Deborah Main, the Pillow Goddess in Austin, TX. Here’s her blog on the whole process, including some impressive before-and-after photos!
