Whether you’re blessed by warm weather year-round, or you squeeze in as much outdoor time as possible during those precious summer months, a well-designed outdoor space can transform your backyard or balcony into the ultimate sanctuary. For an instant square footage...
What type of couch is best for a small living room?
When designing your dream living room, the easiest place to start is with the natural centerpiece of the space: your sofa. But if you have a small living room, striking the balance between scoring a sofa that feels plush and inviting while also meeting your small...
Should Living Room Furniture Match?
No matter your affinity for interior design, creating your dream living room can be stressful and all the so-called “rules” don’t make it any easier. A common question designers often receive is around whether or not you should focus on matching your living room...
Harlem Toile De Jouy: The History Behind the Pattern
Discover the inspiration and personal stories behind the iconic pattern, Harlem Toile, as designed and told by world-renowned designer Sheila Bridges. There are a few patterns in recent history that have already cemented their legacy as...
What is Art Deco Furniture?
You may have noticed the craze for dramatic interiors decorated with furniture containing geometric patterns, naturalistic motifs and muted colors often in a chrome finish. These furnishings and interiors are constantly making an appearance on television, at the...
Harlem Toile: In Sheila’s Words
After many years searching for the perfect Toile for her own home, Sheila Bridges decided that it quite simply didn’t exist, so she created it. Harlem Toile rewrites the iconographic narrative of a classic decorating staple and challenges constructs of representation...
What Color Furniture Goes with Beige Walls?
If you’ve ever thought that beige is boring, think again. Often referred to as the go-to neutral wall, especially for wall color, there are actually many different shades of beige that convey totally different moods and styles. And the best part? Beige paint colors...
What Color Walls Go with Gray Furniture?
For years, beige was the unopposed neutral champion of interior design. But gray has unequivocally bumped beige off its longtime perch to become the top choice for interiors ranging from casual to sophisticated, preppy to pretty, glam to industrial. With so many...
10 Unique Holiday Ideas for Dining Room Table Centerpieces
As a gathering place for friends and family, the dining room table is a place where memories are made. We understand the important of creating a beautiful backdrop to enjoy delicious meals and intimate conversation – from the dining chairs to the table centerpiece....
How to Pick the Right Dining Chair Height
Decorating your dining room is about more than just creating a space that looks good – it’s about feeling excited to bring loved ones together in your home to share a meal. And with all incredible decorating and entertaining imagery we see in design magazines and on...