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Before starting an interior design, the initial thought for many is that the process will be a breeze. After all, we all start off with an idea of what we think will be “exactly what we want.” But unfortunately, things change as we realize we don’t have as much space as we thought, the budget runs out quicker than expected, or the furniture and décor that we envisioned are not able to be found in stores. Regardless of the interior design issues you come across, there are a few pr …

For those new to wine country or Napa Valley design, this style offers Northern California-based country-elegance with Italian inspirations. When walking into a space offering a wine country style, one should feel as if they are walking straight into a vineyard without there being a vineyard at all. The space should have some sophistication while still feeling kick-back and relaxed.Since you are likely new to wine country design completely, it’s important that you know how to incorporate …

Just about every single home has a doorbell of some sort. The great thing about having a doorbell is that it politely lets the household member(s) know when an expected, or even unexpected, guest has arrived. On the other hand, someone knocking on the door can be deemed sudden, demanding, and at times, frightening while the beautiful, alluring sound of a doorbell can be considered peaceful yet alerting. In case you’re curious about learning more about doorbells and chimes, or eve …

Chances are, you already know what Tiffany lighting is, even if you have yet to associate a name with it. Your own home or even your grandparents’ home may have had Tiffany lighting at some point. To refresh your memory if you’re still a little fuzzy with this type of lighting, Tiffany light fixtures are lamps (often table lamps) that offer multicolored, stained glass shades featuring different regular or irregular shapes to form geometric prints or objects such as flowers, drago …

Using the right type of illumination and the right fixtures in the most appropriate places can hold great power over a design from the aesthetics of the space to the mood it presents. After all, we’ve all witnessed the calamity or even the liveliness a space represents when walking into a space with a specific type of lighting. For example, you may feel wide awake when walking into a bright grocery store or tired when sitting in a local coffee shop with mild, warm-toned lighting. If …