Posts by Arlene Bobb Interior Design

Interior lighting is one of the most important components of decorating a room.   Lighting should be chosen to match the use or purpose that it will serve. There are four basic types of interior lighting.  They are: Task lighting illuminates work or task areas and provides light for reading, sewing, hobbies, cooking, games, and focused activities.  Accent lighting is…

You spend a lot of time at home and my goal as a designer is to make it your favorite spot in the world. Yeah, Bora Bora or The Alps may be nice, but unless you live there I believe that you should think there is no place like home. Your house should give you that warm…

Hi everyone, Welcome to our article on tips to prepare your bathroom for growing older. This week focuses on changes you can make in your bathrooms to create a safer and more comfortable space while designing a beautiful room to enjoy. Bathrooms: Here are some useful ways to make your bathroom more comfortable to use…

Today’s real estate market is tough for homebuyers. From the soaring prices to low inventory, finding a home that fits your needs as you or a loved one age can be challenging and costly. If you are having trouble looking for another house with aging-friendly amenities, consider staying put and adding them to your current…

Making a house more attractive for buyers can help a seller get a better price. Hi Everyone, This is a continuation of our newsletter from last week on how staging your home for sale or just for a redesign can be simple and rewarding! Check out Part One here! Now, onwards to Part Two! 5. Stage the…

Making a house more attractive for buyers can help a seller get a better price. Even in today’s red-hot market, where buyers are fighting tooth and nail for a limited supply of homes, how a property looks — in listing photos and in person — is important. This is where staging comes in. It doesn’t…

Now more than ever, there’s nothing like stepping away from it all and retreating to a cocoon-like bedroom for quality hibernation. Bedrooms are the least public rooms in the house and very personal spaces. We should work toward making them feel that way. When it comes to adding some extra cozy touches for my clients…

Warm palettes, curves and organic influences reigned at the influential trade show, but the trends didn’t stop there. Rounded shapes and warm, earthy tones and textures remain hot, but upbeat color combinations and traditional furniture are on the rise.  Curves Ahead Over the past year-plus, rounded silhouettes have dominated upholstered furniture, appealing to our collective…

The COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed the way humans work, play and connect. However, many would argue that its most lasting impact is found at home in today’s design trends. Americans are looking for a more rustic and comforting environment in their homes. Needs and wants are changing, and home design is shifting to accommodate…

How to find them, buy them, & place them + the ways to maximize their effect in your home! Where to hang them When it comes to placement, I like to position mirrors where they will magnify the light in a room. Mirrors can bounce light into dark corners so I often use them as…