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“Chalk paint” may sound like a generic term, the decorative paint was actually trademarked by Annie Sloan in 1990. Nevertheless, the chalky finish chalk paint provides is ideal in a handful of ways in the home setting. However, the most common reason one might want to use chalk paint in an interior design is to make furniture look old, weathered, and vintage. Chalk paint is particularly loved by those who favor a rustic farmhouse style of interior design as the paint is easy to di …

One misconception when it comes to interior design is that having limited space means it’s nearly impossible to follow through with the design plan of your dreams. As expected, the less space you have available in your home, the less room you’ll have to add the furniture and décor items you want. And the more stuff you add to your space, the more cramped it becomes as the place gets filled with various objects. Common logic, correct? Although many of us admire a spacious kitchen, some …

So, you just bought an older home – or maybe you’ve already been living in one. Even if it feels like home and even if it’s already everything you want plus more, there comes a point in time where you’ll feel like your interior design needs a major update. But where do you even begin? It seems that just about everything from your furniture to the architectural components of your home are too ancient for this era and would benefit from a little facelift. However, for most of us, our bu …

Have you ever heard of flooring being referred to as a sixth wall? While you may disagree with that terminology, in a way, this makes sense. But instead of just seeing your flooring as any other wall in the room, it’s important that you let it stand out as it should be allowed to, to properly differentiate it from the rest of the walls in your interior design. In order for us to do the latter, what we often do is install dark hardwood or laminate flooring, colorful tile, or fluffy …

Designing and decorating an interior space is rarely a piece of cake. Even those who have been in the industry professionally for decades still have their moments of frustration and uncertainty. But just like any career path, there are certain capabilities and personality trait that interior designers must have in order to be successful with all of the pitfalls that may occur on the job. Whether you’re hoping to one day become an interior designer or are simply interested in designin …