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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 …

With 2019 now here, making and committing to resolutions is the primary goal for many. Some might consider losing weight or saving more money to be their most suitable goal for the new year. But regardless of how easy their resolution may be or how badly they want it, only about 8 percent of people actually achieve their New Year’s resolutions, according to Forbes. Because our Cocoweb team knows firsthand how difficult it can be to achieve your resolution(s), we’re here t …

As the world population increases so does furniture waste. But what exactly constitutes as furniture waste? Furniture waste is when furniture is tossed that could otherwise be reused, refurbished, or recycled. In fact, an approximate 8.8 million tons of furniture ended up in landfills in the United States alone in 2005, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). But part of the issue with furniture waste isn’t just that millions of tons of decent furniture are being put …

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 …