These beautiful weathered iron planters get a winter makeover with the addition of some fragrant fir branches and bright red twigs. It’s an easy and inexpensive way to dress up empty planters for the holidays! These beautiful planters were filled…
I love everything about this Industrial Designed apartment! These oversized prints in thick black frames make perfect headboards and the wool plaid throw blankets at the foot of each twin bed are so cozy and “fall”. The locker trunk makes…
I really like the idea of working with reclaimed timber because each piece of wood that is reused means a tree stays standing in a forest. The wood used in this garage doesn’t need to be painted or stained to…
Brigitte Kelly, of Brigitte Kelly Designs, is an Interior Designer with over 12 years of experience in residential and interior design. Interior designs comes as naturally to her as breathing and smiling because as she explains, “I was born into…
Ceilings are often ignored in favor of designing great looking floors and of course, great looking walls. Just add some cans and a light fixture and you’re good to go. Or are you? Don’t overlook an opportunity to add more…
When I was at the DausHaus at Daley Center here in Chicago a few weeks back I over heard a woman who said she loved the idea of saving money using passive design principles but stopped in pursuing it for…
Does an interior designer function the same as an interior decorator? Both involve aspects of interiors but they are different activities. Interior designers makes changes to an interior space from renovation, like knocking down walls to selecting paint colors and…
Home Design Find has some beautiful examples of using hardwoods in the architectural interior design of the home. Choosing the right wood can add depth to your overall design. The use of stains or no stains at all convey a…
Currently Obsessing: Lush, plush and longhaired. Few things are more inviting than these Mongolian lambskin pillow covers. Their softness and warmth offer pure comfort. Arrange a few together to create the most sought-after seating in the house. From $59 to…
Let’s pretend this beautiful apartment is ours, shall we? Gilles Mendel of J. Mendel is adding home furnishing designer to his resume so it’s only right that he invites us into his stunning Chelsea 1 bed, 1 bath 732 sq…