The Reception Area: Creating Inviting Spaces at the Office

Building and moving into your first home can be an exciting time, but you may be surprised to learn about certain building requirements if you've been renting for some time. Before you complete your home, you'll need to submit your plans to your homeowner's association (HOA) for an architectural review. Read on to learn more about what these entail and why they are required. What Is a Certified Architectural Review? 

Small homes are cozy and warm, compared to much larger homes. If you don't decorate it just right though, it can feel like you're in a sardine can or in a cave. To help make your small home feel warm, cozy, and to give it a larger feel, as opposed to feeling cramped, read on for helpful tips on how to decorate your space properly. Paint With Light Colors Painting with light colors can help give your home a larger feel.

A kitchen remodel isn't a project you undertake every year. It's expensive and disruptive. However, you do so because you know at the end of the project, you're going to have a beautiful kitchen that better facilitates your food preparation and dining needs. That's the goal, anyway. As part of a kitchen remodel, you may have the contractors undertake some structural changes. One change you may be considering is the removal of a knee wall.

One trend that doesn't seem to fade is having an accent wall. Accent walls are a fun way to make a statement in your home's interior design without having to spend a fortune. Plus, they are a great thing to put behind your bed, behind your TV, or up your stairs. The fun thing about accent walls is that they can be done in a variety of different ways, but how?

Home interior design goes beyond choosing your theme, whether it's minimalist, farmhouse, mid-century, or shabby chic. You have to source the furnishings, which is often difficult to do. You might see something you love online or in a magazine, but you may not be able to find it for sale anywhere. That's where the help of an interior designer is helpful. If a piece can't be found, a designer can often find an alternative or have one custom made.

After buying a property, you may have transferred most of the furniture and decorations from your old home and arranged them in your new house. While this may work as a temporary solution, you may not like how the space looks or functions in general. Your style preferences may be different as well, especially when you consider the wants and needs of your family. Hiring an interior designer is a great way to make changes to your home.

Re-upholstering furniture is a common practice that is done because it is very effective at bringing your furniture back to life. Here are three great reasons to re-upholster your furniture  Save It Instead Of Throwing It Away When you look at a piece of furniture that is torn up and otherwise thrashed, you may think that it is no longer in good enough condition to keep and is beyond repair. Thankfully, this isn't the case at all.

Whether you are passionate about home interior decorating on your own or you are just learning the ropes, there is a lot to know about decorating your own home. Of course, it is common to make a few mistakes along the way. If you are still learning the ins and outs, this guide will help you avoid some of the most common interior design mistakes. Mistake #1: Hanging all Frames at Eye Level