THE IDS LIST HOMEOWNER BLOG

Who says winter hibernation has to be boring? The 2024 Designer of the Year-winning project by Kimberly Timmons Interiors proves staying in can be just as fun as going out.

The holidays are just around the corner, and your dining table is about to take center stage. We reached out to Miranda Cullen of Inside Stories to share her expert tips on how to set the perfect tone and elevate your table for the holiday season!

We interviewed DesignHOME Studios on their Modern Prairie home: a 7,400 sq. ft. blend of classic style and modern flair with unique features across every floor. Read all about it here!

Spring break may be over but that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy the benefits of vacation life when you’re at home. There are plenty of design tips and tricks that will help you create a “vacation getaway” in the comfort of your own home. From “living” wallpaper to a spa-like bathroom, as well as soothing seaside color palettes and textures.

In his influential 1963 book Interaction of Color, artist, art theorist, and educator Josef Albers described the fickle qualities of color, including color relativity. For a perfect demonstration of this phenomenon, watch this mesmerizing video from Germany! Or check out the following example from Albers’ book. You’ll quickly understand why we have color issues.

With so many of us working from home, practicing isolation and social-distancing, which is critical to stemming the spread of COVID-19, our need for soul-nourishing at-home workspaces has never been greater. Our physical environments have a huge subconscious impact on how efficiently, and happily, we work – which, in turn, can dramatically affect the quality of our output.

Hello Dear Reader. I have been thinking a lot about the fact that I can’t hug people during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is hard for me because I am Italian and hence affectionate and hence a hugger! Hugging is one of the most underrated and powerful things you can do to make the world just a little bit better. That is why my Mom, God rest her, always told me to give away hugs freely and generously. And I do. Or I did. Until March when the hug factory closed its doors.

Design styles, where to start and where to end? Journey deep into Instagram, Houzz, or Pinterest and many of us come up for air wondering how to articulate our style. As an experienced Dallas interior designer, I have seen several styles come and go and each one has its qualities, quirks, and irks.

Your home is an asset. Not just financially… Your home is an asset to your health & well-being…BUT ONLY If you create a home that brings out the best in you.

If you’re reading this, you probably appreciate shows like the Home Edit and Tidying Up. I thrive on systems to keep my interior design business running smoothly — as it turns out, I have some pretty methodical systems for managing Christmas too. If you try any of these tips, I promise your 2021 self will thank you.

Surrounding yourself and loved ones with the “merry and bright” this time of year may seem a bit overwhelming, so we’ve come up with a few tips to brighten the season and welcome your guests with warmth and good cheer.

Purple has been getting a lot of attention lately from the Interior Design world. (And no… I’m not talking about Purple, the company, that’s offering bedding, pillows and linens.) I’m talking about PURPLE, the color.

You’ve seen them on Instagram and Pinterest… they’re cropping up in homes left and right… they look timeless and classic… they’re… built-ins!!