Living Room Layout Ideas For Open Floor Plans & Larger Homes Making a furniture layout work just right for your home is an art form. The way we place furniture to be functional yet livable is key. The way negative space interacts with your furniture is just as important as the furniture itself. With the trend of large open floor plans in new homes it can be a bit tricky to figure out the perfect furniture layout to maximize the space while still feeling intimate and cozy. Too much space and your home feels sparse, too little space and it feels cluttered. While there are some rules of thu ..read more

We know finding the perfect gift is never easy so we asked some of our top Design Pros  for some expert advice on how to gift the style savvy on your holiday gift list. From igniting a reason for togetherness, gifting coziness and making sure to be thoughtful and personal, we got some great tips from these sought-after designers.   WIDELL & BOSCHETTI's Designer GIFT Picks   This dynamic duo is well known for their avant-garde style, custom designed installations and bold use of color! When we asked Widell & Boschetti what their holiday gift picks were we were ..read more

How To Find The Perfect Coffee Table While sofas and side chairs tend to get most of the attention when designing a living room, your coffee table is a key piece that ties it all together! Coffee tables need to be functional, stylish and work for your lifestyle. Whether a place to create a stylish vignette of decor, flowers and candles, to host your cheese and charcuterie for wine nights, or to sit around while playing family board games. Your coffee table needs to work for you. Even if your style tends to be more classical when selecting your sofa and chairs, a coffee table is an opportuni ..read more

Design above courtesey of @goop From white washed to soft clay-hued rooms, monotone designed rooms have been all the rage on our IG feeds lately it seems. We're loving seeing these fresh looks that feel simplistic and effortless, when in reality it's a very intentional design that takes discipline and restraint. Without going overboard on one color, blending subtle difference in the same palette is what makes this look feel truly rich and layered. Combining shades of white, shades of gray or shades of putty and clay. While the work that goes into finding a sublte palette may take some c ..read more

We know finding the perfect gift is never easy so we asked some of our top Design Pros  for some expert advice on how to gift the style savvy on your holiday gift list. From igniting a reason for togetherness, gifting coziess and making sure to be thoughtful and personal, we got some great tips from these sough-after designers. We definitely saw a trend this year with Koff Leather Pillows and Style Union Home candles and catch-alls making a repeat appearance.   "I try to always personalize, not generalize gifts. I try to always think about who I am buying for and what the ..read more

Jill White Designs is a luxury design firm based in Little Rock Arkansas that has gained noteriety for her use of bold patterns, unabashed colors and blending materials, textures with high and low to create a look all of her own. We asked Jill for her top 5 tips on how to get her style. Read below for inspiration, tips and to explore her drool-worthy projects! Design Tip #1 Bold Wallpaper - The Bold & Bolder Try bold, fun prints to create a statement wall or room. Think outside the box and use wallpaper in unconventional ways like lining a decorative tray, using as a print ..read more

Goodbye summer, hello fall! The bittersweet adieu of summer is softened by the warm colors, cool breezes and pumpkin spiced lattes of fall. While we we start spending more time indoors as the temperatures drop, welcome the change by transitioning your home into a cozy haven you adore. We asked top designers COZY TIPS BY LAURA U COLLECTIVE "Fall is always one of my favorite seasons to swap out soft goods and add in accent pieces. I love layering in cozy textures like velvet or Mongolian wool, while also adding in earthy hues for a bit of tonal warmth that is fitting for the season. So ..read more

If you've ever scrolled past the IG feed of Nina Takesh you know she's known for her flawless style. Whether designing an exquisite home, remodeling a kitchen or bathroom or exploring a fabulous home on her Youtube channel, Nina delivers inspiration that can't be beat. We were so excited to get some of Nina's design tips to share with you along with her curated suggestions of how to nab her style. LIGHTING IS JEWELRY FOR YOUR HOME "When designing a kitchen it is always important to focus on the lighting as jewelry for your home and it creates visual interest and beatifies the kitchen." We ..read more

Designing a home can be difficult, trust us, we know! If you're lucky enough to hire an incredible interior design team like Widell + Bochetti, then you're in good hands. However, if you're someone who wants to design for themselves but have been frustrated with expensive trial and error, then Daizy is for you! Daizy is a tool that helps you create simple interior design plans, and allows you to share the shoppable boards with others. Who is daizy for? Whether you’re someone designing for yourself and just need a little help, or you’re a professional designer who wants to share a shoppable ..read more

While it's fun to get dressed up to go out for a cocktail, there is something so luxurious and relaxing about having a beautiful home bar! With a beautiful setting and luxury barware, who needs to go out? We say bring the party to your place! We had our top Design Pros show us the home bars they designed for their clients to help inspire you to create your own luxury home bar. STEP 1 WHERE TO SIT First things first, you need a proper place to perch up. Whether a counter or bar height, you need somewhere for yourself and your guests to belly up to. We love having a built in ..read more