Color is a key part of any home design, and this year’s color of the year, according to Pantone, the global expert on color communication, is “Classic Blue.”
While you’re living that laid-back Caribbean lifestyle, it’s important that your home decor is both beautiful and practical. When decorating your dream island home, make sure you add these seven essential accessories and decor pieces.
Every year, the major paint companies, as well as Pantone (the major color-matching experts) put out their favorite colors and predictions for upcoming trends. In 2019, we’re seeing a great mix of cool tones perfect for island homes that want a touch of the ocean indoors. There is a surprise in the mix, but what’s […]
One would think that decorating and designing your home would be an easy task. You know what you like, so how hard can it be, right? Once you start the design process – even for a single room – you find that there are many more details to consider than simply picking out paint and […]
An often overlooked but important part of the home, the foyer or entryway is a great place to add some character to your house. These ideas will inspire you to make some small changes to a small space for BIG impact. A striking lighting fixture serves double duty. Not only does it provide light to […]
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 nautical decor, coastal style is an easy one to incorporate in the Caribbean. One element of a nautical style – rope – is particularly suitable to many […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Spring is a time of renewal, and there’s never been a better time to freshen up your spaces. One common design complaint is that people think their homes feel bland, but are afraid to add color on the chance that it’s “too much”. Color is a great way to bring some new life into your […]
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