How to Make Your Home Feel Like a Luxury Hotel


Updated 04/03/12 5:04 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Luxury Hotel Interior Design Inspiration

There's something so calming about stepping into a fancy hotel — if only you could channel that same getaway sensation at home, right? Whether you long for a sleek, streamlined design or something more rich and elegant, with a few quick tricks, you can turn your home into a sophisticated haven. Interested? Follow these guidelines, room by room, to make your home feel more polished: In the Read more

Everything You Need to Consider When Decorating an Entryway


Updated 03/29/12 3:20 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Decorate a Spring Entryway

Entryways tend to be smaller, but that doesn't make them any less important — after all, the foyer is a guest's first impression of your home. For that reason, it's worth your time to design an entryway that nicely reflects your style. Not sure where to start? Follow these quick tips to create a foyer that's both functional and well-decorated year-round: Go with a statement piece. The easiest Read more

5 Must-Have Furniture Items For Twentysomethings


Updated 10/20/11 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What to Buy For a First Apartment

If you're a twentysomething professional settling into a new apartment, you might be thinking about craigslisting your college furniture and investing in some new pieces. Since you diligently saved up that hard earned cash, you should definitely invest in some hardworking pieces that will serve you well in this decade and into the next. Here are my five picks for furniture that will help you to Read more

Celebrate Gossip Girl's Premiere With Inspiring Design


Updated 10/11/11 6:24 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Gossip Girl Home Decor

No need to wait any longer; Gossip Girl is back on tonight! I may not watch the show with the same fervor of its huge fan base, but I am always in awe of the gorgeous interior design in each of the scenes. In honor of the Gossip Girl season premiere tonight, we've decided to show off some of our favorite spaces from the show with ways to channel the look where you live. Let the Upper East Side Read more

East Meets West: 5 Easy Feng Shui Fixes


Updated 08/26/11 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Easy Feng Shui Tips

The feng shui hype has died down in the last few years, but if you're into cultivating creativity in your casa, chances are you recognize that the spaces we reside in affect our general well-being. The colors you choose, how much light enters your bedroom, and the general ability to flow through your home are all concepts that affect our ability to live comfortably and happily. Above all else, Read more

Quick Tip: Turn a Console Table Into a Bedroom Vanity


Updated 07/27/11 6:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Small-Space Decorating Tips

Need to double task in a small bedroom? Don't rule out a vanity table — adapt an existing piece in your room, such as a console table, as your special primping spot. The advantage of using a console table is that they're naturally narrow, which makes it easy to slide one against a wall in a small room. Tuck a stool or chic folding chair beneath the table when it's not in use to keep things Read more

Sneak Peek: Preview of Tomorrow Night's Episode of Home by Novogratz


Updated 07/24/11 10:24 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Home by Novogratz Photos

If you tuned in last Saturday to see Home by Novogratz, you know that the Bob and Cortney are creating decorating magic on their new HGTV show. This Saturday, the couple create a multipurpose family room perfect for a family's three kids — and their parents. Cortney and Robert take their city-chic design chops to the Everett family home in suburban New Jersey to renovate a basement divided into Read more

13 Smart Decorating Ideas From the 2012 Ikea Catalog


Updated 08/04/11 11:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Ikea 2012 Catalog Decorating Ideas

The 2012 Ikea catalog has arrived, and its 374 pages are chock-full of products, both new additions and tried-and-true standbys. It's also long on inspiration. See some of my favorite ideas for organizing, displaying artwork, and decorating from the catalog's photo shoots. And after you absorb all of the decorating eye candy, take a look at GeekSugar's favorite tech design ideas from the 2012 Read more