by Karen Van Nort | Sep 10, 2018 | Design Inspiration
September 10th, 2018. By Karen Van Nort, Interior Designer This months’ blog is about blue and white….a popular combination in catalogues and books these days but in northern Michigan where I live, it’s always popular. So this month I decided to talk about it a...
by Karen Van Nort | Jul 12, 2018 | Design Inspiration, Leelanau County, Project Management
June 2018 Karen Van Nort of Staged™ to Sell/Live, did a fun and unique project recently, turning a Potting Shed into a girl’s playhouse! Before & After of the interior: Welcome to Vivian’s Playhouse! Little detailed touches to big finishes. A space to...
by Raquel Jackson | May 15, 2018 | Design Inspiration
Article reposted here, from Home Advisor Is Subway Tile Out of Style? Classic, clean white subway tile has been a top kitchen and bath trend for years. Sometimes, even the classics demand a refresh. And subway tile — long favored for its practicality and clean...
by Karen Van Nort | Jan 22, 2018 | Color Consultation, Design Inspiration
Today gray is trending in all its many hues. Every catalogue and design website shows you homes with various shades of gray partnered with dark blue, coral, aqua and even yellow. Why gray? It’s a perfect neutral and pairs beautifully with lots of other colors and can...
by Karen Van Nort | Nov 13, 2017 | Design Inspiration
Combining textures: soft, smooth + rough We agree with editor and stylist Heather Bullard that soothing fabrics like Velvet (in upholstery, throws or pillows) paired with rough natural textures like reclaimed wood and woven baskets, combined with...
by Raquel Jackson | Aug 31, 2017 | Design Inspiration, repurposing
When placing decorative items for display, put items in groups of three and different heights to add interest. Vary shape, height and quantity and you will be amazed how much easier it is to see your collections. Don’t put everything out, rotate your...
