The living room is one of the best and easiest rooms to accessorize since it’s a space that gets used a lot, especially for entertaining. The coffee table is a natural place to show off some of your style, but without some forethought, it can become cluttered really quick. These tips can help you create[...]
Island living is to enjoy and appreciate the sea. From finding seashells on the beach and bringing them into the home, to using palm leaves and coconuts as decor, coastal style is an easy one to incorporate in the Caribbean. One element of a nautical style – rope – is particularly suitable to many island[...]
There are many design styles out there and most people aren’t familiar with the differences and nuances of each. Elements and pieces used in a design style can vary so much, but there are often hallmarks of a style that make it easy to recognize. Today we’re digging into a lesser-known style: Parisian Art Deco.[...]
Caribbean homes love wicker and rattan! They look and feel tropical and stand up to the heat and humidity (for the most part). Wicker and rattan also bring a natural element inside, keeping interiors soft and breezy. Having full wicker sets in the living area, patio, bedroom and dining room can be overwhelming. And, there[...]
A lot of questions come my way as an interior designer, and many of them are people that know they want to “do something” with their current space, but aren’t sure where to start. Of course white walls make a room feel bigger, but it can get boring really fast. In the end, it’s all[...]
Nothing says “tropical” quite like a lush green landscape full of palms and banana leaves. And bringing the outdoors in is one of my favorite things to do as a designer! Bold wallpaper and fabrics printed with green leaves is popular right now, and these rooms may get your creative juices flowing about jazzing up[...]
In this final post of our spring color series, we’re showing off how red can bring some zing into your home! We’ve been sharing ideas on how to incorporate more color into the home with great design, and you can check out our yellow, orange, green and blue posts as well. From a stunning red[...]
Welcome to the next post spring color blog series! If you read our last post we invoked the warmth of a bright yellow Caribbean sun. In this post, we’re still in the warm color family, but channeling a beautiful island sunset after a day on the water with orange decor ideas. Bringing orange into your[...]
This is post #3 in our spring color blog series! We’re offering ideas and inspiration for those wanting to add more color into their homes, but are maybe unsure of how to go about it. Our design philosophy is about making a space beautiful and liveable. The color yellow has sometimes been relegated to muted[...]
Welcome to the second installment of our spring color blog series! As a designer, I often hear people tell me they want to add color to their homes, but are afraid to do so. In this series, we focus on a color scheme and some simple, fear-free ways to incorporate it into your home. We[...]
