Twas’ the Night Before Decorating
The best ways to spread your holiday cheer. Is holiday decorating about trend or tradition? Try not to approach the holiday season feeling as though you need to completely overhaul your…
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Warm Welcomings
Make your front door a fall sensation. Lanterns Add some faux pumpkins and a set of mini battery-operated string lights to give your lantern a more seasonal touch! You can get…
In Full Bloom
Tips you don’t want to take for planted. Let’s face it. After years of planting, we tend to get stuck in the same routine. It’s never a bad thing —…
Leveling up Your Loo
Easy upgrades to make a bathroom feel more luxurious. There are several ways to make a bathroom feel more luxurious — from finishes, lighting, and technology to design features like…
Color Blocking
Creative ideas that will liven up any room. Story by Samantha Rush Color blocking is the pairing of two or three contrasting colors to make a bold statement. This design…
Warm + Welcoming
Tips to make your home feel warm during the winter season. “I love to have the rumbling and whistling of a football game playing on the TV while I have…
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Mantel
Grab your garland and get inspired with these tips from River City Florist designer Lauren Moscato. First things first — find a full, thick garland in the appropriate size. A…
From Awkward to Oasis
CITY Magazine documents what Devan Netcott, an interior designer with Hockman Interiors, can do for a challenging space on a $1,000 budget. We set out to find a room in…
Design Strategies for Art Lovers
Melanie Carver, of Mid-City Lumber, tells you how you can design your room around a favorite piece of art. When you’re renovating a room or building a home, a piece…
