Posts by Arlene Bobb Interior Design

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…

How to find them, buy them, & place them + the ways to maximize their effect in your home! Nothing beats a mirror for refreshing a space or adding sparkle to a room which is why mirrors of all shapes and sizes are an important staple of decorating. They can be a focal point of…

Hi everyone, I’m sure you’ll agree that the pandemic shifted design trends into new directions. It increased the importance of having different spaces for various activities and also those that are multi-purpose. The National Kitchen and Bath Association just released its Design Trends study for 2021 last week that discussed everything from the need for…

Since we are all more likely becoming very familiar with the interior of our home these past 20 months, it’s a good idea to fill it with positivity. Enter feng shui, the ancient Chinese practice that charts the balance of energy, or chi, via scientific calculations. The goal of feng shui is to invite positive…