Your entryway is more than a pass-through area to the rest of your home. It’s the first impression guests get and a reflection of your style. Yet, many people forget about this space when it comes to decorating and adding personal style and touches. We spoke with a few design experts who explained the most common entryway … Read more
Your entryway is a small but mighty part of the home, and you’ll want to make sure that you’re designing it so that it lives up to its full potential. As a result, you’ll want to be sure to steer clear of these common mistakes that pros often notice in other people’s homes. Below, they share some … Read more
It’s officially peak guest season, and if you’re like us, you’d want your entryway to look swoon-worthy from the minute guests step in. Whatever the occasion may be—whether a Thanksgiving dinner, a Christmas party, or a book club gathering—nothing beats a well-designed entrance that leaves a lasting impression. Then again, the entryway is the last space you … Read more
Be it a foyer or a vestibule, a formal entry is a dedicated room that welcomes you into a home. It’s a place for making a grand first impression for guests and setting the tone for the rest of your home. But even if your home doesn’t have a formal entry, you can still achieve … Read more
If your dining room doesn’t reflect your aesthetic, it’s possible that it’s looking a bit too dated, and rethinking your furniture scheme and window dressings will make a major change. After all, designers stress that the wrong furniture and drapery styles can really set the tone of a room—in a negative way. Here, three pros chime … Read more
If you’re feeling uncertain about how to design your dining room so that it appears current and serves a functional purpose, you want to make note of what not to do in the process. Interior designers are sharing five dining room styles that have fallen out of favor while providing insights as to what you should do instead to create a … Read more
Your dining room isn’t going to be fully complete without a few key styling elements, but if you’re unsure what those are, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. Here, three interior designers highlight six touches that you will want to be sure to add to your dining space to make it look a bit more tailored and … Read more
Not all outdated dining room designs are out of style for good—some are roaring back. From rattan to bold wallpaper, several classic styles are making a comeback. “Your dining room should feel like a natural extension of the rest of your home,” Pantea Bionki, the founder and lead designer of Bionki Interiors, says. “It’s not a standalone space. … Read more
A dining room paint color sets the tone for furnishings, lighting, and decor. It also has the power to make the room look smaller or larger, depending on the color you select. Deep, saturated colors absorb light instead of reflecting it, which results in the space looking smaller. This is especially the case if the dining … Read more
Painting your dining room walls is an easy way to enhance the atmosphere and make a design statement. But the wrong paint color can make the room feel dark, cramped, dated, and less than inviting. We asked interior designers to share the colors that they would never use in a dining room, with recommendations for shades to … Read more