You’ve likely heard the quote made famous by poet Oscar Wilde, “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.” After all, entire genres of art have been created by one artist’s style inspiring another’s. As long as credit is given where credit is due, artistic recreations of famous works of art can be a powerful way… Continue reading More to the Story: Famous Works of Art
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Unique Flooring Options for a Jaw-Dropping Interior
Flooring is an often unappreciated and underestimated aspect of a home’s interior design. It should be practical, of course, but that doesn’t mean you have to settle for the ordinary. In fact, unique flooring can redefine your living space and allow what’s under your feet to become a canvas for self-expression. So, forget the traditional… Continue reading Unique Flooring Options for a Jaw-Dropping Interior
How Abstract Art Can Help Make You a Better Host
No matter the time of year, hosting guests can be an overwhelming ordeal. Aside from all the preparation, choosing the hors d’oeuvres, and selecting the right playlist, you also want to make sure people are having a good time. There’s nothing worse than a lull in the party with nothing to talk about. There is,… Continue reading How Abstract Art Can Help Make You a Better Host
For the Person Who’s Hard to Shop For: Give the Gift of Art
It’s hard to believe it’s already that time of year, but even with the holiday season months away, it’s never too early to start that holiday shopping. This is especially true for anyone in your life that’s hard to shop for. We all have at least one person on our list who seems to have… Continue reading For the Person Who’s Hard to Shop For: Give the Gift of Art
How to Hang Wall Art and Choose the Right Piece
Hanging wall art and other decor is a great way to elevate the room’s aesthetic, but sometimes it can leave you wondering where to even start. The walls in any space provide a sprawling blank canvas for interior design, and changing your mindset about this task can make all the difference. It is possible to hang… Continue reading How to Hang Wall Art and Choose the Right Piece
Texture in Interior Design: Why It Matters and How to Add It
Texture is not necessarily at the top of everyone’s interior design checklist, but it’s more important than you may think. While most of our focus goes to a space’s overall aesthetic, color palettes, and design style, texture in interior design is the metaphorical glue that brings all of these things together. Why Add Texture in… Continue reading Texture in Interior Design: Why It Matters and How to Add It
How to Choose a Color Palette for Your Interior Space
It is no surprise that a color palette can make or break a space. It is, after all, a key component of interior decoration. In fact, the color palette is often a jumping-off point for a room’s overall design. There is a right (and a wrong) way to apply color theory to a space. While… Continue reading How to Choose a Color Palette for Your Interior Space
Refresh Your Fireplace Decor with a Focus on Its Feel
Those with a fireplace know that it tends to be a central focal point of the home. It’s great for gathering around, taking photographs in front of, and, of course, adding warmth to your space. All this to say, your fireplace decor shouldn’t be put on the back burner. As such a key location in… Continue reading Refresh Your Fireplace Decor with a Focus on Its Feel
Decor on the Wild Side: Animal Print in Interior Design
Say what you will about animal print in interior design, but these funky patterns show no sign of disappearing into the annals of history. In fact, animal prints have served as a status symbol since long before modern times. The beauty of animal prints is that their exuberance lends them to blend in seamlessly with… Continue reading Decor on the Wild Side: Animal Print in Interior Design
Why Dopamine Decor is the Interior Design Trend of 2024
As it turns out, the spaces we spend the most time in can have a major impact on our well-being. This concept isn’t new, but the term “dopamine decor” certainly is. While it may feel like ever-evolving interior design trends come and go, the motivation behind dopamine decor has been around for centuries. Feng shui… Continue reading Why Dopamine Decor is the Interior Design Trend of 2024