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Minimalism vs. Maximalism Part 1: ‘Less is More?’
Most people have heard of minimalism, but “maximalism” is a newer term that you might not be familiar with. While minimalism is about creating a calm, clutter-free environment, maximalism embraces abundance, bold colors, and layered patterns.
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Create Your Home Oasis with a Spa-Style Bathroom
Stepping into a spa is like stepping into another world. You can drop your worries at the door and leave feeling restored and ready to face another day.
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Seven Design Ideas For Rooms With High Ceilings
Soaring ceilings are a sought-after feature that can also present some unique challenges, but there are design solutions to help make tall-ceilinged rooms feel inviting and intimate.
Window Treatments, Part 2
If you’re trying to decide between hard and soft window treatments, consider the following.
Where to Start with Window Treatments: Drapes and Curtains
Choosing window treatments can be a daunting part of the interior design process, but with these guidelines and tips, it can also be fun.
5 Steps to a Charming Child’s Bedroom
Designing a room for your child can be a great opportunity to show your creativity, but it also presents some unique challenges.
Five Interior Design Trends for 2025
Spring is the perfect time to refresh your home and bring it up-to-date.
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Designer-Realtor Duo Champion Home Preservation
Photographs documenting an ugly duckling transformation guided by Hillary Littlejohn left many guests surprised the “before” photos came from the same home they were touring.
Try These Quick and Easy Ways to Style Your Coffee Table
You should never underestimate the impact that a coffee table has on the rest of the room.
Three Steps to Update a Home’s Bookshelves
Although shelves are rarely the focal point in a room, cluttered shelves can distract from an otherwise immaculate space.
A Rug May Be Your Most Important Decorating Choice
Rugs have a major influence on a room's color scheme and overall mood.
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Kips Bay Dallas Decorator Show House Does Not Disappoint
An iron balcony railing displays a sunflower motif by architect Cole Smith who designed the French Renaissance-inspired façade in 2004
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A Designer’s Secrets for Styling a Gorgeous Bed
Use favorite colors, patterns, textures to enjoy living with it for a long time.
Picking the Perfect Mattress Varies by Person
Buying a mattress can feel like a high-stakes decision. Not only are mattresses expensive, but the one you choose has a direct impact on your health.
Step-by-Step Guide to Designing Masculine Spaces
When you think of “masculine spaces,” the stereotypical man cave probably comes to mind: dark walls, sports memorabilia, movie posters, a big TV, and a couch that’s seen better days.
Four Steps for Creating a Glamorous Feminine Space
Ideally, most of the rooms in your home should be a balance of both masculine and feminine design traits.
Margaret Chambers: Plan Your Home Lighting Like a Professional
Balance is important to interior design, and lighting is no exception. Even the most beautifully designed rooms will look unbalanced if poorly lit.
Freshen Your Home for Spring (and Beyond) with These Designer Tips
Spring is the perfect time to declutter, tackle home improvement projects, and breathe new life into your rooms with seasonal colors and accessories.
All About Downsizing: What to Let Go, What to Bring, What to Buy
More Americans than ever are looking to downsize for their next home purchase.
Penson House Site Gives Rise to Parvin Home
The eye-catching modern estate at 3756 Armstrong Ave. in Highland Park, recently known for its traffic-stopping 4,000,000-Christmas light display, boasts a storied history right up to the present day.