Design Ideas Archives

April 27, 2019
Written by Meryl Schoenbaum
and by Kris Christensen
Photography by Bret Gum
Styling by Kathryn Smith
and by Margie Monin Dombrowski

Have you had a peek inside Blair Box’s Beach Farmhouse? Thanks to the help of interior designer Kathryn Smith of Kensington Smith Design, Blair’s home is a charming blend of rustic country finishes,…

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farmhouse bedroom with word art above the bed

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3 Ways to Keep Up with Décor Trends

April 24, 2019
Written by Autumn Krauss
Photography by Bret Gum
Styling by Jickie Torres

If you like to keep on top of décor trends, you know how pricey constantly changing your décor can get. But if you plan– and shop–well, you can keep your…

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Old-World Style in A Tudor Cottage

April 9, 2019
Written by Stephanie Agnes-Crockett
Photography by Jason Jones
Styling by Patricia Edwards

You don’t have to grow up on a ranch in a fourth-generation ranch family to embrace the earthy look, but Patricia Edwards did, and she does. Her gorgeous home in…

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The Antique Collector’s Lake House

April 1, 2019
Written by Camellia Ghotbzadeh
Photography by Jessie Preza
Styling by Gordon Kessler
and by Larry Johnson

What if you could keep the older, antique items you love while still including new design and architectural style? That’s exactly what Karrie Massee did with her Florida home on…

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The Designers’ Guide to Decorating with Antiques

March 31, 2019
Written by Camellia Ghotbzadeh
Photography by Jessie Preza
Styling by Gordon Kessler
and by Larry Johnson

Gordon Kessler and Larry Johnson are the design duo behind Gordon + Johnson Interiors, bringing Southern hospitality to homes up and down the eastern seaboard. The pair collaborated on the…

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old game boards, shutters and sports equipment used as wall art

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Upcycled Décor: 6 Easy Ideas

March 25, 2019
Written by Jickie Torres
Photography by Bret Gum
Styling by Karen Wilhelmsen

Kick up your vintage style a notch by getting inventive with ways to use, display and reinvent your flea-market finds into fabulous new décor pieces. Not only will you wow…

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Building a French Country Cottage

March 22, 2019
Written by Margie Monin Dombrowski
Photographed by Courtney Allison

The decorating process often begins with looking at something with fresh eyes or finding the beauty in something that is frequently overlooked. This is exactly how the story of Courtney…

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flowers and romantic accents in a home office

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A Home Office That’s Chic, Colorful and Strategic

March 15, 2019
Written and Photographed by Janet Collazo

Working from home has many advantages, the most significant being saving on travel expenses and eliminating the stressful commute. However, having a functional and well thought-out home office is essential…

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renovated craftsman kitchen with blue cabinets

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A Dreamy Craftsman Cottage Kitchen

March 10, 2019
Written by Shelby Deering
Photography by Kerri Fukui

Craftsman design instantly brings to mind visions of Victorian spaces and echoes of Frank Lloyd Wright. Since its rise to popularity in the early 20th century, the design approach is…

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State St. Bungalow: How to Build a New Fireplace

January 30, 2019
Written by Betsy Glass

Even though this bungalow was built in 1920 it did not have a fireplace in the main living space. My client really wanted to have a one that her family…

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Design Ideas

Blending Styles to Design a Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

3 Ways to Keep Up with Décor Trends

Old-World Style in A Tudor Cottage

The Antique Collector’s Lake House

The Designers’ Guide to Decorating with Antiques

Upcycled Décor: 6 Easy Ideas

Building a French Country Cottage

A Home Office That’s Chic, Colorful and Strategic

A Dreamy Craftsman Cottage Kitchen

State St. Bungalow: How to Build a New Fireplace

Perfect Your Spring Tablescape

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