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Oct 21
The Attract-Love-with-Feng-Shui Checklist

By Happy House Feng Shui To attract love with Feng Shui in the quickest way possible see how many items on the checklist below you can complete in both the Love areas of your home and in your bedroom.  —————————————————————————————————————————- How to Find Your Feng Shui Love Area To find the Love area of a […]

May 30
Why you Should Add Color to your Home

For the past half-decade designs have been overstated with the color gray. Why? Gray is easy to design with. It is timeless and practical. It pairs nicely with neutrals and white. It’s safe. It’s easy to clean. But it’s boring. In this article, I will show you some amazing living room color ideas and kitchen […]

May 29
3 Schools of Feng Shui

Let’s clear up some misunderstandings about Feng Shui. It seems that today Feng Shui has gotten a bad rap as it has been oversimplified and the underlying principles that ground Feng Shui philosophy have been lost. In general, Feng Shui is the study and optimization of energy within a space. There are three different schools […]

May 29
Feng Shui Mirrors

Mirrors are a very popular topic in Feng Shui. Their reflective property makes them very powerful as they can double the energy. But that said if they are used in the wrong way they can direct the energy of your space to a place you do not want. For example, a mirror that reflects the […]

Apr 29
8 Hints to Add Vertical Shiplap

Adding shiplap to your walls is very popular right now and adds that extra bit of texture to enhance your design. The shiplap planks, add dimension to a wall that is blank giving a simple but sleek look. Depending on your use, placing the shiplap vertically will complement the height of the room. What is […]

Mar 04
INTERVIEW: Kitchen Studio of Glen Ellyn, Chicago

Roomhints sat down with Susan Klimala, founder of The Kitchen Studio of Glen Ellyn to learn more about how she started her design business and the designer’s favorite hints for kitchen floors, kitchen countertops, kitchen cabinets, or blue kitchen cabinets and more.  Today, the Kitchen Studio of Glen Ellyn is run by Susan Klimala, and […]

Jan 20
7 Hints to Style a Bar Cart

A bar cart is the perfect home accessory: it provides extra storage, is perfect for home entertaining, and elevates your space. As a place to congregate around and a way for guests to socialize and interact with the home, a bar cart makes your home more comfortable and inviting. Having a bar cart allows guests to […]

Jan 16
Why Every Home Needs Skylar Morgan

Roomhints interviewed designer and founder, Skylar Morgan to understand why he created the Skylar Morgan line and what his work embodies. Skylar Morgan defines his style as American Modern, what is American Modern? To me, American Modern is a design philosophy that has its own signature. Unlike a lot of other styles that have been […]

Dec 14
INTERVIEW: Door Hardware with New York Architect Paul Gleicher

Roomhints interviewed New York Architect Paul Gleicher to understand the best practices for picking the right door hardware for your space. Step 1: Decide whether you want a lever or a knob? Narrow your selection down to a lever handle or a knob. Paul: “Stylistically, for a Dallas apartment project, we chose a simple knob […]

Dec 06
7 Hints to Pick the Right Flooring

Roomhints interviewed designer Gabriela Gargano founder of Grisoro Designs to learn about choosing the right flooring for a project. We put together this guide to help you understand the difference between engineered wood or solid wood, tiles or to choose carpet such as Stark Carpet. Hint #1 What are the existing floors like? Gabriela: “The condition […]