bedroom design

Five Things Your Guest Room Needs

The holidays are almost upon us and that means guests are in the offing! I love having company year round, but it is always good to reevaluate the condition of the guest room – especially during the holiday season. I always want my guests to feel extra special and I have a few simple additions …

Lighting for Every Room

One of the most important considerations when creating a functional comfortable space is lighting.  Lighting not only illuminates our space for functional purposes, it can also set the tone for the feel of a space.  If I were to give only one piece of advice when considering your lighting it would be this:  use layers. …

Five Ways to Add Color to Your Bedroom

Adding color to your bedroom is a tricky endeavor. On the one hand, you want to have a calm, serene place to rest and relax and sleep. On the other hand, you don’t want the room to be boring. Here are some ways to add color to your bedroom, without keeping yourself up all night. …

Luxurious Bedding

The cold weather has made me want to bury myself under the covers in a soft, warm bed.  So, today, let’s talk bedding. Not just any bedding, but luxe bedding. First, some basics: what should you look for in luxe bedding? What makes some sheets softer than others? Thread Count Thread count is defined as …

Updating a Room in One Weekend: Upholster a Headboard

Want a great, easy weekend project that can change the look of a whole room?  Upholster a headboard: This is what the headboard looked like before I upholstered it: I could live with the wicker, but I never really liked it. It was in the guest room, so I didn’t see it every day. I’m …

Guestroom Refresh on a Dime

There’s nothing like a deadline to make you get your act together on your home decor projects!  In my case, my son’s graduation is looming and I needed to makeover my guest space to graciously accommodate out-of-towners.  My budget?  Minimal.  But fortunately, I had a vision. I was starting with a dark space, previously a …

Regal Purples

Seductive and deep, shades of purple from soft lilacs to regal amethysts are popping up everywhere. Traditionally associated with spirituality, wisdom, luxury and wealth, tones of purple will amp up any décor with sophisticated flair. Here are some great examples of rooms that incorporate shades of purple for just the right amount of intensity. Purple …