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You'll find a collection of articles and expert advice dedicated to home interior design ideas, decorating, and rekindling your affection for your home. Whether you're exploring particular design themes, seeking tips to create a warm ambiance, or looking for ways to rejuvenate your living space, our blog has a post tailored just for you.
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The Real Side of Renovation: Our Basement and Laundry Room Refresh
Renovations aren’t always smooth sailing. I’m sharing our basement and laundry room refresh journey — the surprises, setbacks, and lessons that reminded me every “no” can lead to a better design.
Oct 204 min read


Why Choosing White Paint Is Way Harder Than It Looks
Struggling to choose the right white paint? Learn how lighting, undertones, and room finishes impact your color choice—plus my favorite go-to white paints.
Aug 134 min read


Designing a Kitchen Takes Time—And That’s a Good Thing
Interior designer Maria from BDesign’D shares real-life insight on renovating your kitchen with confidence. Learn how renderings, palettes, and the right plan make all the difference—plus, a helpful renovation guide to keep you on track.
Jun 32 min read


Clay & Clover: A Palette Rooted in Real Life
Discover the Clay & Clover room palette—terracotta, soft blues, greens, and neutrals designed for cozy, collected spaces.
May 223 min read


The Ultimate Basement Makeover: Elevate Your Space with Style & Function
Transform your basement into a stylish and functional space with expert design tips.
Feb 144 min read


Creating a Welcoming Entryway: First Impressions Matter
Create a fun and welcoming entryway with these easy styling tips!
Dec 3, 20243 min read


Why Your Room Project Needs a Full Design Palette
Discover why starting your room design with a full palette is essential for creating a harmonious and visually stunning space.
Jul 20, 20234 min read


Your Guide to All Things Area Rugs & Conversation Spaces-My Tips and Best Advice!
Having trouble choosing an area rug for your home? In this article from a NJ interior designer, we'll discuss rules of thumb for area rugs
Mar 7, 20236 min read


How to create a powerful powder room design
Hoping to make your guest powder room stand out in your house? Work with an interior designer in New Jersey. Here's what to know.
Jan 22, 20235 min read


Updated Entryway and Living Room DIY style
Adding board and batten along with faux brick transformed our entryway and living room!
Apr 1, 20214 min read


5 Years and counting...
Hello and welcome to my 5th year of designing and decorating homes! I feel like each year goes faster but I know it's because I have been...
Jan 28, 20213 min read


Do not settle for ordinary...
The projects that began earlier this year but were put on hold have started again and each home is becoming more extraordinary.
Oct 29, 20203 min read


The Healing Power of Home
For someone like me, a decorator, designer, stylist, home problem solver, I never thought of it this way.
Mar 31, 20202 min read


Why hiring a designer is good for your renovations, and sanity!
A designer can save you not only money and time but your sanity with your home renovation!
Nov 15, 20193 min read
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