Bohemian décor, often referred to simply as Boho, is a versatile, artistic, and often unconventional decorating style characterized by the bold use of patterns and generous use of fabric. The style was popular in America during the 1960s, emerging along with hippie culture when artists were encouraging a freer, more expressive lifestyle as practiced in [...]
5 Considerations For Metallic Finishes
December 7, 2017From stainless appliances and chrome fixtures to pewter lamps and copper accents, metallics are everywhere in home décor. But they’re also prevalent in paint and coatings, with finishes ranging from shiny and reflective to hammered and burnished.Perhaps you’ve never considered painting your walls or ceilings in a metallic coating, but the look is interesting and [...]
5 Ways To Create An In-Home Retreat
December 6, 2017Looking for a retreat without the expense and headache of traveling? Create a dedicated space in your own home to unwind with friends or relax by yourself. How that’s achieved is totally up to you. The key is to ensure the space is well away from the hustle and bustle of the household. As you [...]
5 Ways to Bring Light Into Your Home
December 5, 2017If you’ve visited Europe over the past decade, you’ve probably noticed the proliferation of light wood tones in commercial and residential settings. Lighter woods have been popular in Europe for some time—not just in Scandinavia but also in Great Britain and other Western European countries, whereas darker woods have prevailed here at home. Right now, [...]
Color Trends 2018
November 27, 2017Color Predictions for 2018 Trending Hues to watch for in 2018 The temperature outside might be turning cooler, but color trends are heating up. Several major paint manufacturers and color experts are announcing their colors of the year. Judging from their names and descriptions, they’re definitely going to be hot.
6 Decorating Tips for Fall
September 8, 2017It’s time to welcome the arrival of fall into your home! With the beautiful ever-changing foliage, it’s easy to grab inspiration from the outdoors to make the interior of your home feel cozier and more festive for this time of year. Wondering what elements to add to your home this season? Use our tips below [...]
Design Trends for Fall 2017
September 7, 2017[fusion_text]Fall is right around the corner and our designer’s at Wallauer’s have put together a list of different design tips to spice up your home. Design around what you love and check out how little changes to your home can make a big difference Dark Green Dark Green is [...]
Making The Transition to Transitional
August 22, 2017Finding the intersection between traditional and contemporary Transitional style is a major trend in interior design at the moment. You might be thinking, “That’s great…but what does ‘transitional style’ even mean?” Simply put, it’s a marriage of two other decorating styles. It’s not quite traditional, not quite contemporary; instead, it’s a masterful combination [...]
Design Yourself a Bird Friendly Home
August 18, 2017When thinking about your dream home, did you ever think about local birds? Most people don’t. They think it means bird feeders in the garden or maybe somewhere for some birds to nest nearby. However, every year a shocking 1 billion birds flying into our windows – the lucky ones are just stunned while many [...]
4 Ways To Stay Put Without Feeling Stuck
July 12, 2017Is your home starting to feel a little cramped or tired? Perhaps you’re torn about moving because your location is great, the kids love their school, or you just think it would be prudent to build up more equity before making the leap. Don’t despair. There are many ways to make your home look [...]