Serenity with a soft, soothing palette

  Dream of cities you’d like to visit (or loved ones who live there) by hanging clocks dedicated to their time zones.

 Bring out the richness of a hardwood floor with earthy tones―blues, greens, browns.

Larger throw pillows on your couch gives a cleaner design.

 Transform a corner of the couch into a reading nook with proper lighting.

 Pair busy accessories with a simple sofa.

  Tie together dissimilar patterns with a like element, such as color.

Now that Spring has arrived it is so nice to spend time outdoors relaxing and enjoying the fresh air. A new focus in interior design over the past several years has been outdoor living rooms. I must say that having a family/entertaining area outdoors complete with kitchen and eating area is a wonderful addition to a home. The key to creating this space is adding the comfortable qualities from inside the home, to the outside living area that can withstand the environment. For example, window treatments, throws and pillows can really soften the feeland enhance the idea that this is just an extension of the indoors. Area Rugs are a great addition to this space as well. Not only will you soften the decking or patio floor, you will create a warm inviting area that will seem like a second family room.

A very inviting area that feels like the den instead of the porch.

Even in an Urban setting the use of outdoor living spaces is on the rise. So much fun and very relaxing.

A rug frames the space so perfectly.

I love the use of color in this photo-- A great custom feel-- of course these are UV stable and waterproof.

Just like a dining room!!

Great Job!! I love that the rug sets the tone for this entire design-- great with the pillows!!

Bobbie McCloud of Designworks walks us through what it takes to put together a wonderful Master Bedroom. Bobbie offers us some simple tips to help make our bedroom feel like a retreat.