Ikigai Meets Interior Design
People always told me that the secret to being happy in life is to do something you both love and can get paid for. Turns out, the Japanese concept of ikigai (pronounced “eye-ka-guy”) means that – and more! When applied…
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20 Interior Design Trends to Help You Kick Off 2020
1. Navy Blue is Your New Best Friend Coral may have been the color of 2019, but 2020 is bringing everything back to basics with, you guessed it – navy. Brush up on your nautical knots, sailors. It’s gonna be…
Inspiring Decorator: Autumn Stauffer of Steel City Farmhouse
Picture perfect in Pennsylvania, Autumn Stauffer of Steel City Farmhouse puts a modern spin on a vintage style by creating a home that’s a culmination of old and new. She is frequently writing her home’s story, expertly crafting the contents…
Inspiring Decorator: Monique Volz
Do what you love. Love what you do. And style your home with an amazing selection of gorgeous antique rugs at the same time. This is the business and life vintage and boho buff Monique Volz has built. We think…
Instant Dream Home — A Paint-by-Numbers Interior Design Guide
Imagine the possibilities … That’s what interior designer, design coach and mentor, and author Darcy Kempton encourages her readers to do in her easy-to-follow book, Instant Dream Home — A Paint-by-Numbers Interior Design Guide. But painting by numbers doesn’t necessarily…
Why Wood Still Wows in Interior Design
Photo by Schaerer Architextural Interiors Since the Stone Age, wood has been the go-to construction material for builders and designers. Compared to steel and concrete, writes Clay Risen of Popular Science, it’s “cheaper, easier to assemble, and more fire resistant,…
Roman Shade Colors We’re Obsessed With
Updated July 2025: Looking to refresh your space with the latest in window fashion? Roman shades are making a major statement in 2025, blending timeless elegance with bold, modern flair. Whether you love classic sophistication or crave a pop of…
