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The Best Blush Pink Paint Colors: Grown-Up, Not Girly
The Best Blush Pink Paint Colors: Grown-Up, Not Girly
The word "pink" scares people. They picture a little girl's bedroom or a bottle of Pepto, and they paint the walls greige instead. That's a shame, because the right blush... Read more...
The Meadow Collection: Painterly Floral Wallpaper & Throw Pillows
The Meadow Collection: Painterly Floral Wallpaper & Throw Pillows
There's a particular quality of light in an English meadow that painters have been chasing for centuries. The Impressionists understood it best: that a wildflower field isn't a collection of... Read more...
Lacquered Walls: A Designer's Guide to High Gloss Rooms
Lacquered Walls: A Designer's Guide to High Gloss Rooms
Few wall treatments carry the same weight as a lacquered finish. There is something about the depth and luminosity of high gloss walls that simply cannot be replicated with a... Read more...
Designer Tips for Bookshelf Styling: The Complete Guide & Best Products
Designer Tips for Bookshelf Styling: The Complete Guide & Best Products
Built-in bookshelves in Darius Rucker's former Charleston home The truth is, great bookshelf styling isn't effortless at all – it's a deliberate design process that follows specific principles to create... Read more...
The Best Navy Blue Paint Colors (And How to Use Them)
The Best Navy Blue Paint Colors (And How to Use Them)
Navy is the color people reach for when they want a room to feel finished and a little bit serious. The trouble is that most navy rooms stop at the... Read more...
How to Create a Whimsical Wildflower Table Setting
How to Create a Whimsical Wildflower Table Setting
There's something magical about wildflower table settings that instantly transforms any dining space into a romantic, countryside-inspired retreat. Today, I'm sharing how I designed this captivating tablescape in my West... Read more...
The Designer Guide to the Best Bouclé Accent Chairs
The Designer Guide to the Best Bouclé Accent Chairs
(Bouclé accent chairs in an Austin living room via Kelly Wearstler) While the bouclé craze may feel like it's hit a fever pitch lately (you can't scroll through Instagram without... Read more...
Leopard Print Decor: The Guide to Styling Animal Prints at Home
Leopard Print Decor: The Guide to Styling Animal Prints at Home
(Leopard Area Rug in Peridot Green) Discover how to incorporate leopard print as a versatile neutral in your home with our new artisan-crafted Panthera Leopard Rug and curated designer pieces.... Read more...
The Clam Chair: A Cozy Icon of Danish Modernism
The Clam Chair: A Cozy Icon of Danish Modernism
The Clam Chair from Eternity Modern in my living room, as seen on Homeworthy. Nestled in a cozy corner of my living room is a piece of furniture that has quickly... Read more...
How to Make Fabric Panels Using Hollow-Core Doors
How to Make Fabric Panels Using Hollow-Core Doors
The ceilings in my Midtown Atlanta apartment are gloriously high—and while that's always a welcome design challenge, it definitely presented a puzzle in making the space feel personalized and grounded.... Read more...
Beautiful Boudoirs: Transitional Bedroom Rug Ideas
Beautiful Boudoirs: Transitional Bedroom Rug Ideas
A thoughtfully chosen rug can transform a bedroom from simple to sumptuous—grounding the space, softening every step, and tying the entire design together. In transitional interiors, where traditional forms meet... Read more...
The Best Sage Green Paint Colors (Without the Minty Mistake)
The Best Sage Green Paint Colors (Without the Minty Mistake)
Sage is the green people choose when they want color without commitment. It's soft, it's quiet, it plays well with wood and brass, and almost any stone. And it's everywhere... Read more...