Pendant lights can add a unique design element to a home. Pendant lights are commonly used over kitchen islands, but what about nooks, desks, bathroom sinks, entry ways and dining room areas. Pendant lights can easily be changed and adding them to areas of your home, can change up the design quickly. Adding quirky elements to a room is easy with pendant lights, not to mention your visitors will think you are the best designer in the world for thinking out of the box. Try these great options for creating pendant lights Read More
Lounging and Relaxing with Redwood Pergolas
Summer time is outdoor time. A Redwood pergola — with its beautifully-sweeping lines, sturdy materials and array of graceful design styles — can take your outdoor space from just there to spectacular. The following ideas are designed to kick your creative juices into high gear when it comes to outdoor lounging, dining, and relaxing Read More
Scandinavian Inspired Interiors: Where Elegance Meets Minimalism
Guest Blogger: Chloe Taylor
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. – Leonardo da Vinci
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Minimalism is one of the highest forms of elegance. Just as in fashion nothing can surpass the refines of little black dress, in décor there is no trend more subtle, yet more sophisticated than Scandinavian. The allure of Nordic homes lies in the clean lines, subtlety and utility. So, it should not be a surprise that this décor is taking over the world, in time when we are overwhelmed by things we do not need or even like. This is the perfect reason to get inspired by Swedish and Norwegian homes, which are a true paradise for the eyes of a Read More
6 Tips for Aging in Place or Universal Design
Discussions surround aging in place have been topics recently that are presenting themselves to HomeZada. These discussions are surrounding the use of HomeZada to track projects that could update a home and make it more usable. Being usable to help clients maintain their homes and to document the Read More
Top 2016 Colors: Combining Metals & Interior Design Colors
Ever wonder what colors can make a difference in what rooms? This infographic came to us with not only color palettes, but the combination of metals and colors. The top 2016 colors are focused on muted colors. Colors like pink and blue, but also gold and green. Even a bold intense red was a popular color of 2016.
What it would look like to combine metals and interior design colors? Metals are a great way to accent a room. By incorporating color with specific metals, your room can really pop with excitement when anyone comes to visit. Some metals actually soften or strengthen a color depending on what metal you use. Each of these colors of 2016 have an effect on your mood and energy level. Learning to match metal and color palettes together will make you the expert on design and Read More