The cost of floor tile can be all over the map. Like other materials and goods for improving the look of your home, cost depends on several factors. In this installment of A Standard of Living, I’m going to review the factors that determine the cost of tile so that you can make an informed […]
Level Entry Shower: 3 Reasons You Should Have One
What Is a Level Entry Shower? A level entry shower is any shower that does not require the user to step up and over a barrier or step down into the shower. In the last decade, level entry or barrier free showers have become more popular and more common because of the trench style drain. […]
Sofas: How Much Should I Spend?
Sofa Prices: You Get What You Pay For When it comes to the sofa prices, the old saying “you get what you pay for” couldn’t be more true. Well… to a point. Sure there are some brands in furniture for which you will be paying more for the designer brand name. For example with a […]
3 Tips for Creating a Home that Loves You Back – Interior Design Orlando
No, I love YOU more! Remember those Cosmo quizzes from the ’80’s? This is from one called “Are you in love or forcing it?”1. Which would be the absolute worst? A. Being single B. Dating a guy you don’t click with via GIPHY If you were like me, you probably loved hanging out […]
Seating for Aging: 3 Tips for Selecting Sofas and Chairs
Is Your Seat Sagging? Today, I’m talking about how to select seating for aging bodies… if the topic wasn’t immediately clear. I know, typically when we think about sagging seats and aging we’re discussing a completely different topic, but if you’re making changes to your home in preparation for retirement, there are some things you […]
Transitional and Classic: Get the Look
This transitional and classic master bedroom was a lot of fun to do! We took notes from Neo-classical design and blended with modern and contemporary elements to create a perfectly transitional look! **This is a re-post of a previous blog** College Park Tour of Homes It was part of a local “Tour of Homes” in […]
“Better” Interior Design Project
What exactly is a mid-range design budget? And what are the differences between a mid-range budget and a budget-friendly budget? Here’s the thing mid-range isn’t just about the amount of money spent, but the mix of goods used in the project. Typically, a mid-range budget project will still have a mix of ready made, custom, […]
5 Great Wall Coverings That Aren’t Shiplap
Holy Shiplap this stuff is popular! I get it, sort of… Outside of paint and applied texture, the walls of most homes were unadorned outside of paint and applied texture. We had wall paper overload in the 80’s and sometime in the early 1990’s we went for plainer walls. Could’ve been the economy. Could’ve been […]
Lamps: How Much Should I Spend?
There is so much variation in the prices of lamps. I’ve see retail pricing upwards of $2000 for a marble and silk number and as low as $25 for a brand new lamp. What is the difference? What are important things to consider? Get ready to learn and see some beautiful lamps at various price […]
Interior Designer Undercover: The “Good” Budget
“The key to happiness is low expectations… Lower… Nope, even lower… There you go” Ramblin’ Mama When it comes to “budget-friendly” interior design budgets, I can’t agree with Ramblin’ Mama more. You must alter your expectations. In the case of “budget-friendly” budgets, it may mean raising your expectations of what the actual costs of an […]
