What would you think about a revolutionary new system that automatically moves your shades throughout the day, so you don’t have to? Well, they are here! Whether you are just getting started or are a home automation enthusiast with many connected devices already in play, you can create a personalized whole-home connected experience for your window coverings by integrating PowerView Motorization with compatible smart home systems.  Read more about Hunter Douglas’s Intelligent Shades here…

       House Beautiful Magazine has 50+ Nautical-Inspired Rooms you may want to take a gander at in the near future. With independence day right around the corner, great design cators to a festive environment when entertaining. “These rooms prove the seaside is chic with bold stripes, weathered wood, and a classic red, white and blue palette.” Nautical in the midwest proves to be just as savvy and distinct as it does on the coasts. Read…

        This month we get to celebrate Fathers day. It’s a fantastic time to tribute the masculine vibe when decorating your home. According to Traditional Home magazine utilizing a masculine taste for style means “designing elegant interiors with masculine undertones: rooms that convey warmth, strength, and a sense of the people who live in them. What’s the formula? The short answer is masculine room design embraces dark, saturated colors; clean lines; a rugged mix…

   This summer why not add a little shine inside while the sun is shining outside! According to Realtor.com “Gone are the days when it was considered utterly taboo to mix metals. With the infusion of brilliant golds, brushed nickels, and rich coppers into the decor scene, designers aren’t limiting themselves to just one.” Dive into the possibilities of metal mixing but be subtle, consider the room and place metallics strategically throughout your home. This is…

      We strongly believe that interior design is an outward expression of personality and lifestyle.  According to Style at Home magazine a top decor trend of spring 2017 is “Investing in your Home”.  With the idea of believing your home is a way to express the personality, it could also be a way of investing in expressing oneself and venturing into new territory.  “With the real estate market booming, more homeowners are staying…

       Muted colors, marble and brass combinations, quirky lighting and artisan-crafted furniture. It’s all about texture. According to Vogue Magazine’s December article on 2017 Design Trends, “Weaving texture into an interior makes it more inviting and the idea of mixing fabrics and materials will be on the rise. “Texture is really important,” says Lawrence-Bullard. “We are seeing more and more texture in every form, from brushed brass tables to light fixtures to fabrics and…

     Pillows, paint and furniture. Key elements to any style. Pictured above (left) is our latest in-house pillows to add to the feminine trend of pastel pink for homes in 2017. Room Decor Ideas Magazine states “the magic of this color trend for 2017 is that Pale Pink can be used in every single room decoration inside home interiors.”  We would like to think so! Pale Rose, Pale pink, Hot pink and more – they are all…

     We all know that when it comes to resale value, kitchen and bathrooms are typically the largest return on our investment, which makes them optimal rooms to update and renovate. For 2017 it looks like this is the year to get creative with those bathroom tiles!  According to Style at Home magazine we’ll see mosaic glass tiled accent walls. “From over-sized florals, confetti bursts and subtle damask prints, the small squares of the mosaic glass tile…

The HBA will be hosting the 55th Spring Parade of Homes from April 22 through May 7, 2017. Homes will be open from 11 a.m to 6 p.m with free admission. Pick up a Parade guide outside the HBA at I-435 and Holmes or at any of the homes on the Parade.  You can find some of our interior designs in the Tiffany Woods and Brentwood model homes which have also beautifully updated light fixtures. Come check…