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Decorating is all about the things you do; the colors you pick, the furniture you love, and the accents you choose to finish your space off with that perfect look that you’ve been waiting for. Decorating is also about the things that you don’t do (or more commonly that you do and then undo). An editorial eye…

Baby boomers today are looking to renovate their spaces to accommodate their growing needs – now and into the coming years. It is difficult to anticipate future issues, but challenges with sight and mobility are common problems that can be addressed through thoughtful design. WE’RE ENCOURAGING HOMEOWNERS TO THINK ABOUT AGING IN PLACE  Most homeowners…

More than ready for a new bathroom? Full makeover or a refresh?For master-bathroom renovations, in past years, the top motivation was pent up demand — people reported that they had always wanted to do the renovation and finally have the financial means. However a Houzz Bathroom Trends study reveals that the top motivation now is that…

Not everyone has the luxury of having big windows that let in lots of sunlight. Many apartments and houses have at least one room that is continually dark. A dark room can cause accidents, eye-strain, and even a sour disposition. If you’d like to add more light to your room – without taking a sledgehammer…

With people flocking to the cities and towns across the country, condos are popping up everywhere. Being smaller than single-family homes, decorating condos and apartments can be challenging since there is less space to work with. Here are some simple small space interior decorating tips and design ideas that can take your small space from…

With so many of us abiding by stay-at-home orders, we’re probably not the only ones who have gotten more than a little bored with our home decor. Staring at the same artwork, armchair, or rug day in and day out might have you thinking it’s time to a major change-up. But there’s good news: An interior…

With so many people working from home these days, we’ve been flooded with requests to offer a simplified, one-room-at-a-time design experience. We figured, why not? You’re ready to work on a room. We’re ready to help. The ABID’s Virtual Design Package includes a style quiz, two conversations with your designer, a floor plan, a color…

When people consider hiring an interior design professional for the first time, they often don’t know what to expect. Television can make it seem as though designers are magicians. This can create the illusion that designing, purchasing for and executing a vision can happen in a day; that concepts cost next to nothing to achieve;…

Thanks to nationwide stay-at-home orders, we’re all suddenly spending a lot of time in the same small spaces!! To combat the coronavirus cabin fever, I’ve come up with some simple ways to make your home feel more spacious and comfortable. Before you begin, think about spaces that have made you feel calmed and how they…