• Home Décor

    Hire an Interior Designer in 2023

    November 15, 2023 - By 

    So, is it time to hire an interior designer, but aren’t sure how to go about it. Maybe you’ve worked with a store-based designer and liked the process, but would like to branch out and not be limited to one store. Or perhaps you’ve been following designers on Instagram or Pinterest but just can figure out how to make it work in your own home? Photo via Pexels by RDNE Stock project   1) Is it time to hire an interior designer?  There is almost no budget that is too small that won’t benefit from some professional advice. Obviously, if…

  • Painting

    Here’s How to Style Shelves Like an Interior Designer in 2023

    November 3, 2023 - By 

    With Fall and Winter fast approaching, many of us will be spending more time at home. During these cozier months, we often search for ways to create special spaces that capture our memories, celebrate our interests, and share our stories with guests. One way to make your home’s interior more representative of your aesthetic, your personality, or the current season without undergoing a complete redesign is to restyle china cabinets, bookcases, and shelves. Striking the right balance between personal, practical, and aesthetically pleasing to create perfectly styled shelves can be tricky. Below, we list our top thirteen tips for styling…

  • Home Moving

    Benefits of Using an Interior Designer for Your Small Home

    September 15, 2023 - By 

    Last Updated on September 14, 2023 by Kravelv Deciding whether to hire an interior designer for a project at home can be tough. Designers can be costly, and you may feel you are giving away some control over your home and how it looks. But there are countless benefits to using a designer, especially if you live in a small house, where effective use of space is crucial. Here’s a look at some of those benefits. They’ll Make the Most of the Space While there are many benefits to living in a small home, finding space for all of your…

  • Home Décor

    I’m Not a Designer, Should I Still Take Your Class?

    September 7, 2023 - By 

    The key to living a colourful life is making decisions that take you where you want to go. So don’t hesitate to follow what excites you! This is the perfect time to explore your love of colour! The early bird price on my Fall workshops ends soon!     I’m Not a Designer, Should I Still Take Your Class? I got this note from a follower and I’m thinking some of you might be in a similar place. Please let me know in the comments section below what you find is holding you back. I want to hear from you!…

  • Home Renovation

    How an Interior Designer Made Do With Only 475 Square Feet

    August 22, 2023 - By 

    After years of renting apartments in Brooklyn, Alex Kalita was finally ready to buy in 2017. The idea of investing in real estate was appealing, but as the founder of Common Bond Design, an interiors firm, she also wanted the opportunity to renovate, so her home could reflect her sense of style. “I made my Realtor’s job difficult, because I was really looking for a feeling,” said Ms. Kalita, 36. “I didn’t have hard-and-fast criteria, like it has to have 1.5 bathrooms, a minimum number of square feet or any of those categories you would use in a filter on…