Tricks of the Trade: Creating a Polished Room

No question, having “an eye” is a gift. Most of us must turn to a professional to achieve just the right mix of furniture, textiles, color and accessories to beautifully furnish a space. But wouldn’t it be great to know how to do it yourself? We asked three interior designers for their secrets to pulling […]

Design Faux Pas: Avoid 7 Common Mistakes in Interior Design

Think of it as “What Not to Wear” for your house.   We polled local interior designers for their thoughts on the most common design mistakes and tips on how to fix them. 1. Out-of-whack proportions Too many times Julia Edelmann of Buckingham Interiors & Design sees spaces where the scale and proportion of the […]

Not Your Grandmother's Wallpaper

If you still think wallpaper is dated, think again. Wallpaper is back and this time it’s got attitude.   We asked two interior designers, Kenneth Walter and Shelley Johnstone, for their thoughts on the best ways to transform your rolls from dowdy to dandy. Start small Wallpaper a powder room, small foyer or focal point […]