Design Tips Archives

2022 Flooring Trend: Wood Alternative

Becki Owens / January 18, 2022

Every year we share the trends in flooring that we are excited to see more of throughout the year. Many times, it’s high end European oaks or intricately pieced parquet that stand out. The looks are easy to fall in love with, but unaffordable for many. This year we are excited to see a more attainable flooring trend, wood alternative floors. Wood alternative flooring has gotten so much more realistic and creates a beautiful look with greater affordability and durability. Take a look!

Get Organized

5 Affordable Items to Keep you Organized this Year

Becki Owens / January 11, 2022

The new year feels like a fresh start and so it’s the perfect time to give your home a little organizational makeover. With a plan in place, even the most disorganized spots in your home can stay clutter free. So after you’ve spent the time cleaning up, sorting, and discarding unused items, take a look at these five affordable items that will help you maintain a clean, polished look all year long.

Get Organized

Start Fresh: 5 Ways to Create Light and Airy Spaces

Becki Owens / January 3, 2022

Start your year off with a fresh foundation. All of us have at least a few spots in the home that feel dark and cave-like. Combat the drabby shadows and energize even your smallest, windowless rooms with a few styling tips. Clean, declutter, organize, and add in these five items to help create a light and airy vibe in your home.

Wall & Floor

Introducing My New Wood Alternative Flooring Collection

Becki Owens / November 1, 2021

Today I am so excited to share news of the coolest collaboration I have been working on. I have partnered with Hewn to create a collection of Stoneform floors that you are going to love. Resiliant and affordable, Stoneform planks look just like traditional floors but outlast and outperform them. My custom collection creates the high-end look I love with long, wide planks in a range of beautiful tones that will work for any project. Take a look!

Bed & Bath

How To Update Bathroom Vanity Lighting

Becki Owens / October 28, 2021

For those of you who have redesigned a bathroom, you know that there are a lot of little decisions that can become overwhelming. Along with layout, tile, and fixtures, good lighting is a major bathroom feature. We always believe that lighting elevates the design and is worth upgrading but there are so many good options and different ways to use them. To give you some direction, take a look at how we have recently designed our vanity lighting and the trending looks we have been using.

Design Tips

Guest Prep: Easy Lighting Updates

Becki Owens / September 21, 2021

Do you have friends and family visiting this year for the holidays? Now is a great time to start thinking about little updates you can make around the house that will create a warm welcome. Every year we like to introduce a Guest Prep Series with easy and affordable ideas for updating your home. The changes benefit you all year long, but upcoming guests are sometimes the perfect motivation to work on updating spaces now. Today, we are thinking about lighting. The jewels of any room, good lighting has mega impact in refreshing a space. And with the shorter days and stormier skies of fall and winter, great interior lighting becomes even more important. Take a look at five trending lighting updates that will add warmth and function to your home.