14 Resolutions for Better Design and Living in 2022 

14 Resolutions for Better Design and Living in 2022  Many of us are looking to 2022 for a fresh start and the best way to stay on top of all of our wants, needs and goals for the new year is with a new set of New Year’s resolutions.    When it comes to resolutions personal goals are always a top priority but making resolutions for our homes can be just as important for our…

Holiday Fun in Kansas City

Winter in Kansas City is magical.  From the time-honored tradition of the Plaza Lights ceremony to the arrival of Kansas City’s Southern Holiday Express Train at Union Station, there is something to spark everyone’s holiday spirit. Whether you are from Kanas City or just passing through on holiday, make sure these must-see holiday events are on your list.   Plaza Lights Ceremony   Kansas City’s most iconic holiday display makes its return for the 92nd year as the Country Club Plaza is adorned in thousands of twinkling lights. Explore the neighborhood…

How To Mix & Match Light Fixtures

How To Mix & Match Light Fixtures   Light fixtures are one of our favorite things to choose for the home. Light fixtures come in all shapes and sizes and can be statement-makers or play a supporting role to other pieces in a room. While the main purpose when choosing lighting is to make sure your space has the proper amount of light, the fixtures you choose also play a huge part in a room’s overall design.  One question that comes to mind when talking about selecting lighting is how to choose coordinating…

How to Transform Your Bedroom into a Calming Oasis

How to Transform Your Bedroom into a Calming Oasis    A bedroom should be a personal getaway, a sanctuary, which expresses your favorite colors, feelings, and collections, it’s a place to curl up with a good book, zone out and watch some TV, or simply relax away from the world.   Given how much time we spend in our bedrooms, it’s one of the most important rooms in a home. Despite this, the bedroom is often a room that ranks least important for many when it comes to its design and decor. We…

5 Ways Indoor Plants Improve your Mental Health and Well Being

5 Ways Indoor Plants Improve your Mental Health and Well Being   No home is complete without some gorgeous greenery. And while some of us are lucky enough to have backyards or balconies, most of us need—and want—to bring the outdoors in with houseplants. Not only do houseplants make any room spring to life but they are all the rage in home décor.   Plants help purify the air in your home while adding a cozy, vibrant element to…

How To Make a Small Room Look & Feel Bigger

How To Make a Small Room Look & Feel Bigger   Small spaces are both charming and challenging.  Whether you live in a dorm room, apartment or a home with rooms on the smaller size, you know how difficult decorating these spaces can be. When designed well they can feel cozy, open and inviting, but when designed poorly they can feel cramped, cluttered and anything but relaxing.   While we would all like more space in our homes, making a room feel bigger is not a difficult task. With a few simple hacks the even the smallest spaces can give…

The Psychology of Color: Picking a Paint Color

The Psychology of Color: Picking A Paint Color According to the Institute for Color Research, people make a subconscious judgment about an environment or product within 90 seconds of initial viewing. Between 62% and 90% of that assessment is based on color alone. Color is all around us and it impacts our mood, emotions, and other psychological reactions daily, which makes finding the perfect shades to surround yourself with at home an important task. If…

Shelf Styling Tips and Tricks

Shelf Styling Tips and Tricks Shelves can take up a good chunk of real estate in your home and when they do, they become a focal point. Whether it is a bookcase in your office, open shelves in your kitchen or built-in shelves in your living room, they all demand attention. It’s no secret that styling these shelves can be a difficult and intimidating task, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. We have made…

Spring Refresh Tips for Your Home

Spring has officially sprung, and we couldn’t be more excited! Longer days, greener grass, blooming flowers, and warmer weather are just a few of the many things we love about this season. Being the season of “rebirth” Spring is the perfect time to update and refresh your home, which is why a spring clean has become such a well-known chore at this time of year. It’s time to open the windows, let in some fresh…

Understanding Different Interior Design Styles

Style by definition is “a manner of doing something” but this word can be interpreted many ways. From hair style to personal clothing style and even our décor style, we all have a unique preferences and habits unlike anyone else’s. One of the biggest challenges many of our clients face when they come to us for help is being able to identify and define their personal interior design style. With an abundance of design styles,…

2021 Interior Design Trends

2020 was a very unpredictable year, to say the least. Since the pandemic we now have a different perspective and deeper appreciation for the roles our homes play in our daily lives.    For many, our homes have now become a workplace, a school, a place for entertaining and a shelter from the outside world. Because of this, homes are no longer just about the looks but also about functionality and comfort and the new interior design trends of 2021 reflect that new mentality.  …

10 New Year’s Home Resolutions You Should Make

As the year 2020 comes to an end many of us are looking to 2021 as a fresh start, and what better time than now Is there to set some New Year’s resolutions to keep us on track!   When it comes to resolutions personal goals are always a top priority but making resolutions for our homes can be just as important for our overall health.   From renovating to reorganizing we recommend adding a New Year’s home resolution to your list, below are a list of some ideas…