On the surface, crown molding ideas are usually very different today than they once were in our past. Truth be told, what we often think of as being merely decorative, crown molding actually still serves a functional purpose today. So while we’ve put together this guide to explore different crown molding ideas, we’re also diving into all the ways in which crown molding can be used throughout your home.
Read MoreThe benefits of biophilic design + the impact it has on our minds + on our body are strikingly obvious but if your eyes glazed over reading that, not to fret my friend — we have an incredible fascination at Elegant Simplicity when it comes to exploring the art of a beautiful space + where science converge.
Because when it comes to making your home feel like it’s hugging you people, the art of really bringing your home to life is –– a love investment. When we think of ‘cost’ we’re asking you to take a big ol leap from the way you typically think of dollars + cents into a realm of the ‘value’ of what you’re paying for.
Read MoreLet’s begin to wrap our beautiful minds around the real costs of handmade furniture + truly understanding the difference between custom + store-bought furniture. Both are fantastic, but in order to peel back the curtain, we must first understand the language of furniture + how (much like nutrition labels) the terminology can be incredibly misleading when buying new furniture.
Read MoreAs a top Seattle + Bellevue, Washington-based interior designer one of the biggest head-scratchers people have when it comes to designing a home is –– what do things actually cost? Not to mention, that when it comes to custom furniture, nailing down exact costs can often feel a bit tricky because the simple nature of each project is unique + extraordinarily different, hence the word custom.
But let’s be real boo, what you love is the art of home, the hard work + the true craftsmanship that great design exudes. You know the benefits + you value the knowledge that someone who devotes their life to creating beautiful homes has.
Read MoreIf like most, you struggle to keep the real stuff alive, know that you + faux greenery are about to become besties once you learn how to incorporate the elements of biophilic design into your home. And, even if you have the same love language as Mother Earth –– meaning your superpower is effortlessly growing + keeping plants alive –– there’s still reason for that green-thumb heart of your to love faux greenery (especially in areas with little to no natural light!)
Read MoreChoosing a dining room rug isn’t easy because there are so many factors to be considered. From figuring out the best size, shape, material, color, pattern, texture + pile length, or your rug... yes, it can all feel a tad bit overwhelming. But, we’re here to teach you How To Choose The Perfect Dining Room Rug.
Read MoreCertainly, remodeling your bathroom is a huge undertaking, especially when it comes to time energy + investment which is why first + foremost the team that leads you there is kind of a big deal. If what you want is a bathroom with timeless style + livable luxuries made for your everyday life then you need to assemble what I like to call –– you’re A-team. And while, as five-star Seattle based interior designers, we’ve tackled more design-related challenges with clients than you could possibly imagine, I’m here to share with you a handful of considerations that you should put on your radar in an effort to ensure that master bathroom remodel of your’s is a success.
Read MoreHow To Select A Side Table That’s Perfect For Your Space? Well, it can be difficult to envision the perfect side table for your living or family room, let alone decide what should go on it. We know you agonize over getting it wrong + having to do it over again, so we’ve rounded up a handful of our own design ideas that will get you headed in the right direction.
Read MoreNo one sets out with the goal of creating a home that’s full of negative energy. So regardless of whichever feel-good emotion you want your home to conjure up — we’ve broken down exactly which colors are good for creating positive energy!
Read MoreThere are 3 things you absolutely must do to make an empty living room feel more welcoming…
Read MoreLuckily, when it comes to deciding just how high to hang pictures we have a few tricks up our sleeve. A handful of basic principles for you to keep in mind, that will help to ensure all of the photographs + artwork in your home feel cohesive, harmonious + intentional.
Read MoreSo much of life has evolved for adults + kids that creating a workspace for kids to do school at home isn’t just for children that are homeschooled. It’s for parents who want their children to have a place to complete school work at home, too.
Read MoreAt home, there are a lot of distractions (especially with the pitter-patter of your loved ones running the halls) it can be especially difficult to find the mental bandwidth to stay focused + do your work. We’ve put together our top ideas for creating a stylish small office while working from home.
Read MoreLike clockwork, we’ll be installing new hardwood floors throughout a clients’ home, when the million-dollar question pops up...
“What should we do about the stairs?”
Read MoreThe last thing you want are pillows that feel too big for your furnishings, too slouchy for comfort or even pillows that look out of proportion or underwhelm in size. Putting color, pattern + texture aside (for now) let’s take a deep dive look into picking the correct size + how to anchor or layer in different pillow sizes to create a full look that wows you when you walk into your room.
Read MoreIf you’re considering painting brick in your home (our on the exterior), it’s likely you’ve got a fairly dated part of your home you want to change. Out with that old nasty orange drabby look + in with a new crisp clean one.
Read MoreIt’s absolutely no secret around here that we believe in designing spaces (especially great rooms) that feel incredibly personable to who you (+ your family) are. With all that love in mind, great rooms are often where movie night unfold, the super bowl is watched and our furry four-legged friends snore so loud the house shakes so let’s take a peek at why we love great rooms + what to be sure yours has in it.
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