Interior Design Tips for the Busy Professional

The cold winter months are the perfect time to turn our attention to the fireplace and all that it symbolizes: hearth, home, and warmth. Now that winter is here, we can all benefit from some cozy fireplace design ideas to make the fireplace and mantelpiece as stylish as it is toasty.

If you're looking for a way to give a little sparkle to your home, there's a new trend this year to consider - brass and bronze interior accents. Slightly less vibrant and shimmery than gold or the familiar presence of silver, brass and bronze can be more understated while at the same time adding a standout metallic shine to any room of your house.

Every year Pantone Graphics announces the "color of the year," and this year it is Emerald, a "lively, radiant, lush green." In 2013,  you'll see this color everywhere, and if you're savvy, you can find many ways to incorporate its lovely shade into your own home.

Lace hasn't just made a comeback in fashion - it's taking on the world of home decor as well. You'll see this 2013 interior design trend in furniture, walls, upholstery, bedding, and more. Whether you're using actual lace or a lace stencil or pattern, this trend is here to stay. Here are some ways to work lace into your home decor.

Giving your office its own personal note can make all the difference in helping you be your best self at work. You want your office to reflect your strength and character, without seeming fussy or over-decorated. Whether you have a spacious corner office or a diminutive cubicle, follow our advice for interior design for men and make your office your own.

For the past several years, the big trends in color have been toward bright accent walls and a peppering of multi-colored objects and upholstery. In the new year, the tide has begun to turn back toward more neutral colors and calmly serene interiors. Welcome to 2013, the year of beige.

When it comes to kitchen cabinets, it's easy to forego creativity and settle on something reliable, but plain. The seasonings in your kitchen aren't bland, so why should your kitchen's style be? With a little forethought, eclectic kitchen design can help to bring out the flavors of your own personal style.

The new year is a perfect time to update your home, but are you a do-it-your-selfer who is struggling to determine the right design style and inspiration for you and your family? 

Keeping organized is a popular New Year's resolution, but while the years come and go, the disorder only seems to keep coming. Make this year different. If you're looking for creative organization tips for your home, consider the following suggestions.

Happy 2013! With the new year comes new resolutions, and we're here to help you with one of yours! If you work from home or desire to have a stylish office space to retire to after work, we have some great tips to help you design the room of your dreams! Here are some creative design ideas for your new home office.