I think it’s safe to say as soon as the warmer weather hits, we all want to invite people over for BBQs, start up the fire pit, and lounge in the sun or pool with a drink in hand. This may be just the place to start when it comes to remodeling your home for Spring

It’s that time of year again! What’s going on in home design trends? Colors- Depending on which paint company you listen to: Pantone’s-Ultra Violet- or Sherwin Williams Oceanside Both are rich jewel tones that will make any space feel elegant and inviting. Along those

How long will it take? Without knowing what is inside your walls, there is no way to know exactly how long a remodel will take. It depends on how extensive it will be. But average kitchen remodel with new cabinets will be 4- 6 weeks. That does not include interior

While it is the usually the smallest room in the house, it is also the room to which you can add the wow factor without breaking the bank. Powder rooms are a great place to depart from the neutral spaces of the rest of the house and show off your creativity. Wallpaper

We’ve spent all summer outside ignoring the insides of homes except to change clothes and get out to the lake/river/ mountain for that last bit of adventure. With the change in weather our gaze turns inward to our neglected home. What kind of projects are in the air?

A space is not complete without a piece of artwork. Check out our new piece of artwork in the Complements Home Interiors showroom! Before After

10. An interior designer helps to tell your story, maybe even your history - We help to make your house your home. 9. We have a trained eye to figure out what is wrong in a space and what is right. This comes from years of experience. you may own 3 or 4 homes over the

Have you ever worked with an Interior Designer? Do you know what to expect? How do they charge? Do you really need to use an Interior Designer? We will cover these questions and more over the next couple of posts. First, let me start by saying: Interior Design is not

Sometimes a little animal print goes a long way in adding pizzazz to a room. This couple had an incredible trip to Africa that had been captured in photos and were on the walls. We thought pulling the colors together with an animal print and some tape to add interest

We've been having small jobs photographed for the last few weeks. We love these design jobs! They provide almost instant gratification for both our interior design clients and us! Changing drapes, a sofa, chairs and area rug or designing a small kitchen redo. It feels

We met with some potential clients not long ago. It was a wonderful first meeting. They brought pictures of their home and explained what they liked and didn't like about it. We realized in talking to them, how much it helps to be clear about our process and how we

Being at my niece's wedding recently was such a joy. The wedding was outside and captured the beauty of northern California. It was held under the scrub oak trees on a friend's property. There were hay bales for seats and locally raised food was served for dinner. It

How does inspiration hit you? I find it sometimes creeps up and taps me on the shoulder with a subtle color that might be perfect for a sofa or a tile choice. Other times it slaps me up side the head, when I look at metal wall art that started its life as an oil drum

Consumed with knicknacks? Clear it and begin with a fresh start! Similar to caring for a garden, doing a little each day or week will help your home's interior design flourish. Don't feel that you need to take it all on at once. Start in one room and create a vision

Each year, Pittsburgh Paints picks a paint color that goes much deeper than a trend, it generally is a color from which palettes are begun. PPG Voice of Color® has just revealed Turning Oakleaf ATC-38 is the 2014 Color of the Year, saying, "Residing in a palette that

... comfort, protection, warmth and an anchor for our daily lives. We awake each day, dine, entertain and experience life within our homes. Being surrounded by the colors, textures, materials and furnishings that provide comfort and well being is a tangible part of

We all love to accessorize our homes, and it is fun to add pattern, texture, color and beauty through accent pieces. One of the most overlooked and potentially impressive accessories for an interior space is the area rug. If you want to get a really big BANG for your

Been admiring your neighbor's fireplace and mantle? The cold weather season is upon us, maybe it's time to embrace the fact that your home could use an interior face lift. Why not start with the focal point of the room - the fireplace, mantel and hearth? Are you

Outdoor rooms are an extension of our home and they are more important than ever. Space maybe at a premium, but we are finding ways to enhance even a small deck, patio or green space. Outdoor kitchens have been popular with the improvement of appliances and

EcoSmart Fire has done it again, great styles and illumination indoors and out. The best thing is that they are all fueled by denatured ethanol. www.ecosmartfire.com