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Our blog shares refined perspectives on interior design, from room focused concepts to colors, materials, and thoughtful renovations.

Modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large island with two wooden stools, a vase of yellow flowers, and natural light coming through two large windows.

How Long Do Kitchen Renovations Take: The Waiting Is the Timeline

Last updated August 27, 2026 Key Takeaways Construction on a…
Home Improvement & Renovation January 20, 2024
Bright living room with built-in shelves, a fireplace, wall-mounted TV, gray armchairs, light sofa, coffee table, and a large potted plant in the foreground.

How to Choose an Interior Designer: A Chicago Homeowner’s Guide

Last updated August 27, 2026 Key Takeaways Decide what you…
Design Basics & Styles January 20, 2024
A stylish living room with a brown sofa, two white armchairs, a dark wooden coffee table, ornate fireplace, large mirror, wall sconces, and a potted plant.

What Is My Interior Design Style? Look at What You Already Keep

Last updated August 27, 2026 Key Takeaways Style labels are…
Design Basics & Styles January 20, 2024
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, marble backsplash, a loaf of bread on a cutting board, a toaster, and a large window letting in natural light.

What Order to Renovate a House: Hardest to Change First

Last updated August 27, 2026 Key Takeaways Two rules cover…
Home Improvement & Renovation January 20, 2024
Modern living room with a light gray sectional sofa, black coffee table, decorative vase with pampas grass, wall art, and a small bar area in the background.

Seating for a Small Living Room: Buy Fewer, Larger Pieces

Last updated August 27, 2026 Key Takeaways The instinct to…
Room-Specific Design January 20, 2024
A dining room with a dark round table, light gray chairs, a large floral vase, gold pendant lights, and two framed art pieces of women with flowers and butterflies in their hair.

How to Fill a Blank Wall: Decide What It Is For First

Last updated August 27, 2026 Key Takeaways Decide what the…
Design Basics & Styles January 20, 2024
Two tan leather armchairs sit on a patterned rug in a dark blue room with a large window, abstract wall art, and a glass of water on a small side table.

Best Rug Material, and the Size Nearly Everyone Gets Wrong

Last updated August 27, 2026 Key Takeaways Wool is the…
Colors & Materials January 20, 2024
A dark blue built-in bookshelf filled with assorted books, decorative objects, and a rolling ladder positioned in front.

How to Style Bookshelves With Lots of Books: Stop Treating a Library Like a Display

Last updated August 27, 2026 Key Takeaways Almost all bookshelf…
Furniture & Accessories January 20, 2024
Modern living room with white curved sofa, two white chairs, a black chaise lounge, round coffee table, large rug, potted plant, and wall art with decorative sconces above a dark credenza.

Types of Pleats for Curtains: How to Choose, and What Stack Back Really Costs You

Last updated August 27, 2026 Key Takeaways The pleat is…
Design Basics & Styles January 20, 2024
Modern living room with two beige armchairs, a gray ottoman, a wooden TV console, wall-mounted TV, and large windows with blue trim letting in natural light.

How Long Does a Sofa Last? Buy the Bones, Refresh the Surface

Last updated August 27, 2026 Key Takeaways A well-made sofa…
Furniture & Accessories January 20, 2024
Modern dining room with a black dining table, white chairs, neutral rug, two abstract art pieces on the wall, and a large potted plant, under a black ceiling with a gold chandelier.

High Contrast Decor: Value Contrast Is What You Are Actually Seeing

Last updated August 27, 2026 Key Takeaways Contrast means value,…
Design Basics & Styles January 20, 2024
Modern dining room with a dark wood table, six white upholstered chairs, abstract wall art, a large chandelier, and a gray rug on light wood flooring.

Types of Wood in Interior Design: How to Choose, Mix and Live With It

Last updated August 27, 2026 Key Takeaways Hardwood and softwood…
Colors & Materials January 20, 2024