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Challenge… Long narrow, dark space with “1” window. Solution: Create the illusion of space by adding mirrors to reflect light and open up the space. In this example, we used the height of the vaulted ceiling to our advantage by adding 6’ tall “panned” mirrors to create the look and feel of palladium windows. check…

It’s always tempting to display every chair in a dining set. Just because you have it, doesn’t mean you have to use it! Balance your space accordingly and put any extras out of sight. You could also use them in another part of your house; for example, as an office chair! You can always pull the extra chairs out again when you…

These 5 vases needed to be evenly spaced for the visual impact we were going for on this dining room table. Instead pulling out the measuring tape, or guessing, we found the perfect solution by using the small elephant figure to space out each vase evenly. It’s all about using what you have! Check out the process…

“There are some things in life that are worth fighting for and an amazing light fixture is one of them.” It’s surprising how difficult it is to convenience client’s to remove their existing fan or light fixture. See the examples below to see just how important lighting can be for completing a well-rounded design. Think…

Creating “eye catching” interest in a space isn’t always easy. Check out these three examples of how using art or a mirror to catch your eye. Remember, scale and placement are key. Using pieces that “POP” draw you in and help tie together other pieces to create one cohesive and interesting space.  

I don’t know about you, but I’m like Henny Penny, maybe better known as Chicken Little. I don’t like feeling like the “sky is falling” room without having to raise the ceilings. The secret to creating vertical height is by using objects that will draw your eyes up! These four examples show you just how…

Covered Outdoor Dining Area Is Bright & Breezy We were recently selected to be featured in one of HGTV’s Summer Inspired blog posts. “Colorful patio cushions, a new ceiling fan and light gray curtains create a bright, breezy destination for outdoor dining. Next to the dining space, a casual seating area awaits for after-dinner drinks.”…

For me, when I think about sleepy time, it’s important to satisfy my visual senses first. Of course, comfort is not far behind on the list. Piling on soft, fluffy, luxurious pillows not only makes me want to jump into bed but helps hide my everyday pillows. The bed is usually the focal point of…

Recently while working on a Tweak installation, I ran into a challenge. I wanted to place potted succulents on a wooden console but was concerned the moister from the pot would leave a mark. The solution was to create my own “plant coasters” but how? While unpacking the outdoor glasses, I noticed the six holder…

This Tweaking Tip came about when I wanted to use a wire basket to house forks, knives and spoons but the holes were too large and they kept falling through the cracks. The solution was to use the same box the utensils came in. First cut it into the appropriate sizes, then place the pieces…