Creative Juices Decor

Have you ever flipped through a Restoration Hardware catalog and wondered why every room feels so calm, luxurious, and timeless? The good news is that it's not just about buying expensive furniture. As an interior designer, I've found that it's really about combining a few key design principles. Once you know what to look for, you can recreate the same sophisticated feel for a fraction of the price. 1. Stick to a Warm Neutral Color Palette Restoration Hardware rooms rarely use bright colors. Instead, they layer soft whites, warm taupes, oatmeal, charcoal, and natural wood tones. Keeping your palette simple allows the textures to become the focal point. 2. Think Bigger Than You Normally Would One of the biggest mistakes people make is choosing furniture that's too small. Oversized sofas, substantial coffee tables, large chandeliers, and tall olive trees instantly make a room feel more custom and luxurious. 3. Layer Natural Textures Linen, boucle, reclaimed wood, stone, l...

 What Is Quiet Luxury? If you've ever walked into a room and thought, "This feels beautiful, but I can't quite put my finger on why," that's often the feeling of Quiet Luxury. 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 Sofa Accent Chair Rug ( I bought this exact rug for my home) Coffee Table Artwork  1 Artwork 2 (So moody/beautiful off amazon!) Olive Tree   (amazing one off amazon- good price!)  Lamp Pillows Throw Blanket (I have a large knit chenille throw in my living room and bedroom) To me, Quiet Luxury isn't about expensive decor or following the latest trends. It's about choosing timeless pieces, layering rich textures, and creating a space that feels collected, comfortable, and effortlessly elegant. Think soft neutrals, natural materials, beautiful wood tones, and furnishings that will st...

 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 When choosing between brown (or bronze) and white window trim, the color of hour window frames and internal grids changes the entire look of your home. White white grids offer a classic, bright appearance, dark brown or bronze window trim creates a bold, modern contrast that frames your view like a piece of art.  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 gr...

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...