Posts by Arlene Bobb Interior Design

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…

Wellness For All, All The Time Along with a safer environment, everyone in a household benefits from a healthier space, whether that stems from cleaner air, water or germ-free surfaces. Consumers are especially concerned about cleanliness after 2020, and manufacturers are fulfilling that demand. Cleanliness is a priority that will stay after the pandemic ends.…

Wellness, safety and innovation reign in living in place design After a year filled with fear and unknowns consumers’ homes have become a multipurpose place to live, work and play. Most importantly, home is a haven. And for a large percentage of the population — 16.5% of which is 65 and older — safety, accessibility…

Hi everyone, I am very pleased to be able to share the 6 ABC interview that aired on 9/30 at noon! I am so proud of how it came out and I hope you enjoy it too! Click on the image below to start the video! (If the video doesn’t load, you may have to…

A huge reason many people don’t get around to tackling a decorating project is because they’re afraid to make a costly mistake. To give you the confidence to start your own dream design, here is a list of seven major design mistakes that can affect your entire project, along with photos of rooms that do…

Hi everyone, On Sunday the 22nd, the Philadelphia Inquirer released a feature write up about me and my condo for its Haven column in the Real Estate section! I got permission to share it with you all, so please enjoy! ‘SHOWING AN ART DECO FLAIR’ by Sally Downey for the Inquirer Pale mauve foyer walls…

Welcome back to Part Two of our outdoor decor ideas series! Make sure to check out Part One from July 21st if you missed it. Let’s jump in! DIY Outdoor Hanging Mason Jar Lights These darling farmhouse style DIY hanging mason jar lights come from 17 Apart. Floating tea lights in water provides the perfect summer…