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Give your bedroom a design makeover for a better night’s sleep

By Arlene Bobb Interior Design / March 20, 2018 / Comments Off on Give your bedroom a design makeover for a better night’s sleep

We’ve all been there; you just had a long, exhausting day and all you want to do is to crawl back into bed and relax, but when that beautiful moment arrives, you’re unable to shut off and fall asleep. Thus begins a night of tossing and turning. It’s very common to experience changes in your…

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Six Biggest LED Lighting Myths

By Arlene Bobb Interior Design / January 3, 2018 / Comments Off on Six Biggest LED Lighting Myths

The presentation of light and technology was brilliantly revealed at LIGHTFAIR International 2017. Displays from all over the world revealed new discoveries, new connectivity, new knowledge and new solutions that propel lighting design quickly into the future. All at the world’s largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference was held at the…

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Feng Shui Steps to A Happy Home

By Arlene Bobb Interior Design / January 3, 2018 / Comments Off on Feng Shui Steps to A Happy Home

Getting started with feng shui for your house & home can be easy when you start with the house basics and gradually move on to the more complex feng shui levels. To help you get started with good feng shui in your home, here are some helpful feng shui house steps for beginners. Use Feng…

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Small Bathrooms with Great Feng Shui

By Arlene Bobb Interior Design / January 3, 2018 / Comments Off on Small Bathrooms with Great Feng Shui

Bathrooms have the worst reputation in feng shui, and especially so the small bathrooms. Is it true, though? Is your small bathroom doomed to have bad feng shui? Absolutely not! Let me show you 5 beautiful bathrooms with really good and inspiring feng shui energy. Warm Blue in the BathroomThe stunning blue color in this…

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What’s YOUR Decorating Styles

By Arlene Bobb Interior Design / January 3, 2018 / Comments Off on What’s YOUR Decorating Styles

Did you know that there is a simple way to think about decorating styles? Although there are hundreds of styles out there, most can be neatly grouped into four major categories. The Casual Style The Casual Style is homey and comfortable. Furnishings are oversized. Everyday items are used for accessories, such as birdhouses, jars, baskets, and…

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Decorating Styles Simplified

By Arlene Bobb Interior Design / April 17, 2017 / Comments Off on Decorating Styles Simplified

Did you know that there is a simple way to think about decorating styles? Although there are hundreds of styles out there, most can be neatly grouped into four major categories: The Casual Style is homey and comfortable. Furnishings are oversized. Everyday items are used for accessories, such as birdhouses, jars, baskets, and books. Wood…

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What’s YOUR Decorating Style

By Arlene Bobb Interior Design / March 10, 2015 / Comments Off on What’s YOUR Decorating Style

Did you know that there is a simple way to think about decorating styles? Although there are hundreds of styles out there, most can be neatly grouped into four major categories. The Casual Style The Traditional Style The Formal Style The Modern Style The Casual Style The Casual Style is homey and comfortable. Furnishings are oversized. Everyday…

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Spice Up Your Kitchen Style

By Arlene Bobb Interior Design / July 17, 2014 / Comments Off on Spice Up Your Kitchen Style

Since we spend so much time in our kitchens, they need to feel and look great. Here are lots of quick, fun tips for updating your style and adding flair to one of your home’s favorite hang-out spots. Choose a bright new color. Paint is an amazing way to make over the look of a…

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How Are Your Bones?

By Arlene Bobb Interior Design / July 2, 2014 / Comments Off on How Are Your Bones?

When you are starting a new design project, the first thing you must do is assess the bones of your space. The bones of a room are the shape and details that are a part of its structure. Unless you are remodeling, there are limits on what you can do with the shape and architectural interests of a room. The…

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Tricks to Brighten a Room

By Arlene Bobb Interior Design / July 2, 2014 / Comments Off on Tricks to Brighten a Room

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…

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