2018 is in its last few weeks and everyone is wondering what 2019 will bring. Paint companies started announcing their Color of the Year for 2019 as early as June, and with Pantone’s announcement of their Color of the Year earlier this month now is the time to take a look at what colors will… Read More Rainbow Bright: 2019 Color of the Year Roundup
As has been noted in posts about trends, what’s old often becomes new again, with trends constantly cycling. When you look back at the trends of the past you can get an idea of what’s popular more frequently and what conditions might lead to certain elements becoming popular again. That’s why we decided to start… Read More Throwback Thursday: 1990s Style
Scandinavian design has been reigning supreme for the past few years, but are people starting to get tired of its cool minimalism? The rise in popularity of maximalism and bohemian decor indicates that at least some people are. But what if you’re tired of minimalism but don’t want to go full on maximalist? Enter Italian… Read More Che Bello! Five Ways to Embrace Italian Modernism
It’s October, the first full month of fall, and Halloween month. That means you’re going to be seeing orange everywhere. Both nature and decor are going to be taken over by warm orange hues. To help set the scene we combed Pinterest for some stylish decor featuring orange. Let’s see what kind of orange interiors… Read More Pin-spiration: Orange Interiors
For a multi-story home, the stairs are something you likely use every day. But do you ever really stop to look at the space around them? Staircases and stairwells are an oft forgotten about area when designing the interior. But a space that gets so much foot traffic deserves to look as nice as the… Read More Stop and Stair: The Best Ways to Bring Style to Your Stairs
Decorating an entire room in one color can be an intimidating thought. But there are actually numerous benefits to going monochrome. For small spaces a monochrome palette can make the room feel larger and less cluttered. Monochrome can create harmony and make a space feel more unified and peaceful. If any of these options sound… Read More Surrounded by Color: How to Create A Stunning Monochrome Room
As has been noted in posts about trends, what’s old often becomes new again, with trends constantly cycling. When you look back at the trends of the past you can get an idea of what’s popular more frequently and what conditions might lead to certain elements becoming popular again. That’s why we decided to start… Read More Throwback Thursday: 1980s Style
All walls could use a little something to help them be less bare. Paintings, prints, photographs, and mirrors are the standards for adding visual interest to a wall. But what if you want something a little different? Or what if you’re just feeling a little thrifty? Luckily there are a lot of unique things, some… Read More Art Everywhere: Five Things to Frame and Hang as Art
As has been noted in posts about trends, what’s old often becomes new again, with trends constantly cycling. When you look back at the trends of the past you can get an idea of what’s popular more frequently and what conditions might lead to certain elements becoming popular again. That’s why we decided to start… Read More Throwback Thursday: 1970s Style
When you first see the title of the website The House That Lars Built, you probably expect to see a Scandinavian man doing the posting. But the face of (and brains behind) The House That Lars Built is Brittany Jepsen, who started the blog as a grad school project and kept it going from there… Read More Sitting With… Brittany Jepsen of The House That Lars Built