Creative Juices Decor

 Have you ever looked around your living room and felt like something was missing? As a designer, I see this all the time. Usually, the problem isn't the furniture—it's that everything is too similar. The room lacks contrast, texture, and personality. Here are the three things I focus on when a living room feels flat. 1. Layer Different Textures Even a neutral room can feel warm and interesting when you mix textures. Think linen, wood, ceramic, woven baskets, chunky throws, and natural greenery. Texture creates depth and keeps a room from feeling one-dimensional. 2. Stop Matching Everything One of the biggest decorating mistakes I see is furniture sets that match too perfectly. Your chairs don't need to match your sofa. In fact, mixing pieces often creates a more collected, designer look. Focus on coordinating colors instead of matching every item. 3. Use Accessories to Tie It All Together Once you've mixed furniture and textures, repeat colors through pillows...

Hey Friends! Have you ever looked at a home and you thought "Humm, I really enjoy that look.....I wonder what I LIKE about it?" Well, when I was building our home there was one construction detail that I kept noticing I was drawn to whenever I saw a home constructed with it.  It was: BROWN/BRONZE WINDOW GRIDS Let me show you some windows and you can see what I mean. :-) White Trim Windows (I love the white on coastal homes!) VERSUS Metal or Brown Trim Windows (I prefer this look when doing a craftsman/rustic exterior)   Chester Springs Architects & Building Designers Msl Associates Ltd. Architects Although normally the brown grid is fabricated in metal or painted wood (quite a bit more expensive than vinyl) you can get the LOOK by ordering your vinyl window package (yes, it's a small upgrade) in a bronze painted finish.   This isn't the best picture of my dark bronze window trim but I think you can imagine the difference between...

Tips on how to change your place from drab to fab! My OWN house!! Come see the Before and After Home Tour! .    I promise if you follow these simple ideas you can really make a difference in how your home feels. I attached some of my favorite affiliate links. If you make a purchase I may get a small commission at no extra cost to you.   Designer Picks:  Click to shop! My Burlap Curtains (I own) Olive Tree Coffee Table (I own) Burnt Orange Throw (I own) Burnt Orange Throw Pillows (I own) Coffee Table Tray Greenery Vases Neutral Looped Rug (I own) 1.) ADD GREENERY!  I understand that some folks can’t keep a plant alive for the life of them but there are some really nice faux plants out there too.   Sometimes they cost a lot – but they add so much to a room – definitely worth it.  I just bought a beautiful palm tree for 35.00 at the thrift store (I was very lucky). High end furniture stores I worked for sold these same trees for $550...

As an interior designer, I spend a lot of time browsing furniture and home décor from countless retailers. It's always interesting to me when I keep stopping on pieces that catch my eye, only to realize they're from the same designer. That has happened again and again with Christopher Knight Home. Here is our airbnb home I designed with a Christopher Knight accent chair. (Unfortunately the teal is not available right now but the orange version   is which could still be lots of fun!) This article is a curated product roundup that contains affiliate links. If you click a link and buy something from Wayfair or Amazon, I may earn a small commission at zero extra cost to you.😊 Just click to shop!  Also, as you know I'm a huge fan of reading reviews first !! One of the things I appreciate most about this collection is that although he has a few trendy items, most the designs have clean lines, classic proportions, and versatile finishes that work beautifull...

We all need help sometimes thinking of what Mom would like for a gift! I am an interior designer and a Mom myself so would like to help you all out. 💛🎁   You can use this post for birthdays, Mother's Day and Christmas! ( or honestly, just by yourself a gift too LOL.... that's what I usually end up doing- opps)  These are all fun unique gifts on my Amazon affiliate links that I have collected that would make any mom excited that likes making their home look unique and beautiful.  If you click on any of those click on #4! That vase is incredible! So unique it looks like it's fabric but it's a hard plaster. I p...

Quiet Luxury is one of my favorite design styles because it proves you don't need a huge budget to create a home that feels beautiful and sophisticated.  By combining timeless furnishings, rich textures, and a simple color palette, you can create a space that feels both elegant and comfortable. In this mood board, I've pulled together some of my favorite pieces to help you recreate this warm Quiet Luxury look in your own home. If you find something you love, I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases. It doesn't cost you anything extra, and it helps me keep creating free decorating inspiration. 🙂 Shop This Look 1. Neutral Slipcover Sofa Chase lounge option 2. Accent Chair 3. Soft Joanna Gaines Area Rug 4. Iron Coffee Table 5. Meadow/Stream Artwork 3 Piece Art Work 6. Olive Tree 7. Standing Lamp 8. Throw Blanket 9. Small Art Small Art opt 2 10. Decorative Books 11. Decorative basket 12. Unique Pot / Vase Why This Quiet Luxury Living Room Works When clients ask ...