Many people have shelves of books. In many cases, the display is unremarkable. But in 2023, books and their covers can add whimsy to your decor. These book covers are meant to make a statement. What will yours say? Read that book (or just the cover) from these on-trend chairs. The swivel chair is back!…
Texture is one of the hallmarks of the 2023 design trends. This textured glass tabletop is stunning! This console table deserves a space where it can be both seen and touched. These vases look like carved coral but are a synthetic material. Their natural color and shape would complement natural or rustic decor. Hammered metal…
Color was everywhere at Market this year. Grey is gone. Now, rich tones of cinnamon, teal, and green are dominant. You can see in these wall prints a more jubilant feeling, from slashes and swirls of color that leap off the wall, to more primitive and abstract prints. Lamps go for bold in this display….
The 2023 trend is all about copper tones along with orange and light coral colors. There’s a move away from bright red and pink accent colors. Metallic finishes and textures find their way onto everything from pillows to walls. Toss pillows can refresh and brighten any room. This year’s popular styles include fabrics in shades…
A source of inspiration for Interior Designers is the International Home Furnishings Center Highpoint Market (IHFC). Insiders refer to this as Highpoint Market. Over 70,000 people from all over the world com to view displays of interior design products. They’re displayed as though they were in use in your home. Popular trends and new ideas…
Nebraska has been waiting much too long for spring. Looking back two years ago at this time, the daffodils were up and the trees were starting to flower. My daffodils are still hiding. As they say, “It’s been a long, cold, lonely winter.” I’ve had a few people ask me how to change their home…
We are in the midst of a new interior design development. People are becoming enamored with gold and golden metallic accents. We have been using silvers – especially in the stainless steel and nickel finishes – for the past 15 plus years. Now, there are warm tones of gold being offered in an amazing variety…
Imagine you’re walking through your own furniture factory and notice the most beautiful, massive plank of American Cherry Wood that you’ve ever seen. It seems that it would be such a waste to cut this beautiful plank into small boards for furniture. And that’s how live edge furniture was born. This style of furniture features…
If you are old enough, you might remember the knotty pine paneling found in rec rooms and basements in mid-century homes. We’ve come a long way since then, and wood paneling of many types and materials has found its place once again for a variety of uses. On-trend is the use of reclaimed wood on…
Color of the Year The color chosen as the new emphasis for 2017 is called Greenery: Pantone color number 15-0343 TPG. It’s a perfect color to toss into a room. A nod to nature and freshness, it’s 2017’s answer to the last few years of soft muted colors and grey tones. The color Greenery reflects…