It should come as no surprise that relaxation is key to the perfect bedroom design. To truly relax in your bedroom, our decorators suggest creating an oasis featuring the perfect bedroom colors to help you wind down at the end of a long day. For inspiration, we’ve compiled a list of savvy bedroom color ideas to help […]
So you’ve spent the time creating a luxurious feel from room to room throughout your home, but what about where it really counts, like in your bedroom? Sure, it’s often one of the least seen areas in any home when it comes to guests taking it in. But luxe bedding ideas can actually make a […]
A bathroom is generally a pretty moist environment and bathroom wallpaper ideas understandably might not be your first cue when you are thinking about renovating or refreshing your bathroom. But as bathrooms are traditionally tiled to protect against water stains and dampness in a bathroom to it easier to clean, there’s no reason you can’t […]
Have you been thinking about renovating your bathroom but are struggling to decide on bathroom tiles? Are you looking for inspiration? Believe us, we know it can be hard to make up your mind as to which direction to go. Fortunately, we turned to Décor Aid interior designers to come up with 17 bathroom tile ideas to […]
When it comes to considering the best bathroom paint colors for your home, its probably one of the hardest paint choices you’ll have to make. The bathroom is a room which isn’t often considered as a room where interior design is paramount. It’s a room that you are in and out of, spending as little […]
Do you constantly find yourself unsatisfied with your bathroom, leaving endlessly whining about what irks you? Have you been dreaming about an all-out rejuvenating bathroom renovation? If you’ve been thinking about a bathroom renovation big or small, you’re likely to have questions and concerns about how to keep your remodel functional, affordable and easy on […]
When considering smart interior decoration ideas, as the interior design experts at Décor Aid stressed in a recent meeting, there are plenty of small things that you can do to cheer up the look of your old, tired space without the help of an interior decorator. These easy to manage interior decoration upgrades shouldn’t take […]
There are so many reasons why buying a sofa in a neutral tone is a wise choice. They’re easy to design around and you probably won’t regret your purchase a week later. Statement sofas? They’re the opposite. However, there’s a certain thrill you get from a bold, patterned, or brightly-colored sofa that you can’t get […]
Because there’s something calming and pulled together about a monochromatic room, we’re considering its merits and the best ways to make it viable in your home – as a monochromatic interior, with a clever approach, can make a room come alive. But creating the perfect monochrome room can be difficult; it can be challenging to know […]
If you’re looking to elevate your living room with a fresh coat of paint and you’re looking for interior design ideas, then you’ve come to the right place – as we’ve got 9 great living room paint ideas for you. A fresh coat of paint will give your living room a new lease of life, and we […]
If you’re on the hunt to add truly inspiring drama and a sense of unforgettable magic in your home, vaulted ceilings certainly aren’t the usual when it comes to ceiling design ideas. To help you better understand them for your home, we thought we’d take you through exactly what a vaulted ceiling is, what style […]
If you are an avid reader who finds joy in reading while being surrounded by books you’ve taken pride in collecting, have you ever thought of creating your own dedicated personal home library? Why not surround yourself with the comfort of knowing that those books that you find value in, are neatly organized and displayed […]
While the perks—free snacks, nap rooms, dry-cleaning—at startups are legendary, often the office interior design is equally impressive. As companies break down the traditional ways of doing business, they’re opting for spaces with the same free-thinking attitude. So as you focus on ways to make your business a success, don’t forget about the importance of […]
Here’s How To Decorate With A Taupe Color Palette When looking for alternatives to standard white color schemes that are less clinical and cold yet neutral enough to pair well with just about any design style, nothing beats a warm and inviting take on taupe color ideas. But how can you define a soothing yet […]
How To Decorate Your House With Sustainable Interior Design As we become more aware of the impact our daily lives have on the environment, our interior designers are always on the hunt for the best in eco-friendly, sustainable interior design techniques to maximize our clients home efficiency, and to help reduce their impact by keeping […]
Why You Should Ditch These Tired Interior Design Trends When it comes interior design trends, like anything, there’s always the good, the bad, and the ugly to consider when trying your hand at keeping up with the times and boy, there’s a lot of unfathomable ones out there. To keep you up to date and […]
Are you thinking about going for a warmer color than a sobering neutral for your living room? Do you love the refreshing feel of a brighter yet delightfully subtle mint green? After all, it’s fresher, lighter, and brighter, and it’s better than white or off-white when it comes to hiding stains and everyday wear and […]
Your kitchen is more than likely one of those spots that require two trains of thought when decorating; practical durability, and an attractive addition to your home – and neither one should go overlooked. After all, your kitchen is one of the most commonly used and seen rooms in your home. But how do you […]
Since we know it’s not easy for most parents to find the ideal teen bedroom ideas to make all parties happy, to get you started on creating the perfect, inspiring bedroom for your young adults, we’re considering decorator cues to bring a sense of life and style into their daily lives. The best way to get started […]
As difficult as it may be to seek out the best investment furniture for your home, there’s plenty of reason to proceed with caution and careful consideration. Furnishing your apartment or home, or refurbishing it for that matter can be challenging as you fight the urge to rush to fill the space with practical and […]
When it comes to punctuating finishing touches, window treatments can make or break a room and can be a considerable investment to last for years. To help you select the best types of window treatments for any room, our decorators compiled a guide highlighting the top 28 types of window treatment ideas to help you design the […]
Have you been feeling a bit bored and uninspired as you walk throughout your home, longing for a refresh? As we approach the holiday weekend and you begin to plan spring upgrades throughout your home for the summer, we tasked Décor Aid designers to come up with easy to manage, budget friendly interior decorating ideas […]
As common as they are, we bet you’ve come across some good, bad, and simply ugly gallery walls as it’s easy to get carried away and over-do a room with the wrong placements and a tad too much symmetry. To help you warm up a room with personality and tie everything together, we turned to Décor […]
As an interior design company servicing both commercial and residential design projects throughout the Chicago area, we’re constantly on the hunt for the city’s best interior design talents while looking at Chicago’s casually sophisticated style for inspiration. And in a town as varied and vibrant as the Windy City, we’ve gathered our go-to local decorators […]
Well-designed couches and sofas should bring you comfort, joy, and satisfyingly beautiful design while upgrading any room with a substantial new focal point that will set the tone for your design direction. But how do you go about selecting the right couches for your home as this is one investment not worth taking a risk […]
Because sometimes you don’t know where to start when decorating your home, we’re here to help you understand interior design basics. If you aren’t design minded, mastering the principles of interior design can be tricky and we want to make it easier to learn interior design basics. Take in these tips and tricks from our decorators to […]
As we’ve noticed a steep increase in our interior designers suggesting dark accent walls from project to project, we’ve considered the best routes to go bold when looking for quick room pick me up’s to give a go in your home. From bland rooms devoid of architectural features to figuring out exactly where to indulge […]
Because there’s something to be said about a well-judged, well-appointed, elevated living room or common room, we’re looking at easy to manage practices to boost one of the most often used rooms in your home. That said, luxurious living room interior design isn’t always about investing in the most expensive things. It’s definitely possible to […]
Rustic decor provides the perfect combination of comforting, fuss-free design and practical, functional decor, put together to create a warm rustic interior. Natural materials work as the foundation and starting point for creating enviable rustic home decor celebrating the authentic beauty of natural materials to create a cozy, beautiful space. Think open fires, oak beams, and […]
One of the challenges people often face when it comes to realizing studio apartment floor plans is the limited space. Arranging furniture is hard enough, yet imagine all of your things jammed into one single space. But just because your space is limited, does not mean that your design possibilities should be. If you live […]
Looking For Cape Cod Home Inspiration? Here’s A Handy Set Of Cues A Cape Cod house style and its coastal cues make it probably one of the most interesting and unique architectural designs to be born in America. Before a long history of modern design updates, Cape Cod designed homes were left over by the British colonists […]
Designing your space can be incredibly exciting, but also intimidating, daunting, and challengingly complex. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and discouraged when the vision in your head doesn’t seem to be materializing. That’s why it’s important to have a clear idea of what you want and a plan of action for making your vision a […]
Imagine having a personal oasis in your own home that allows you to check out and surround yourself with comforting mindfulness to elevate your emotional well-being while allowing you to escape the daily stresses of life? But how does a novice come up with mindful meditation room ideas? To help you create a distinctive space that lets […]
Perfect for sophisticated city dwellers, urban modern design style is the ultimate for cosmopolitan living – with nods to contemporary, modern and industrial influences, this elevated design style stands on its own. Always on trend thanks to its enviable emphasis on comfort and takes on glamorous city life – it also makes for a savvy route to […]
Modern country style of interior design is an idyllic classic. Stepping away from a purely traditional country design style; modern country allows for more playful and nuanced aspects along with minimal notes. And since there’s a series of elements that articulate the perfect country-style space, we’ll break down the look of modern country decorating along with some […]
One of the most popular and enduring yet frequently dismissed design styles of them all, traditional interior design is an effective way to kit out a home with brilliant style while paying homage and celebrating highlights of past eras and design movements. To help inspire you in bringing traditional design into your home, we surveyed Décor […]
If you’re a novice looking to upgrade your homes interior design but don’t know where to start, or which design style is right for you, we’ve created a series of guides breaking down each style and what it takes to get it right. When looking to create a diverse, studied mix of era’s and elements in your home, […]
As an interior design company based in New York City, we’re constantly finding ourselves inspired by the city’s restless energy, chic inhabitants and lively design scene. And while it’s no secret that our city is home to the best interior designers money can hire, how do you go about finding the right interior decorators for your specific […]
When thinking about redefining a room, there’s no denying the major impact neutrals can have when looking for viable and timeless alternatives to other wise standard cold and clinical white options. In fact, cream color paint can add more depth to a space than white, while still pairing well with just about every other color […]
If your taste veers towards the ornate and jewel-like, this 1920’s design style throwback might just be your best option. Art deco interior design instantly evokes opulence; elegant, glamorous and sleek, this style was popularized as the epitome of chic in the 1920’s. The bold and sweeping statements of geometry, symmetry, and metallics bring visions of Great […]
Are you on the hunt for inspiring new kitchen flooring to elevate one of your most commonly used rooms? To get you on track with the best kitchen flooring options, we turned to our renovation experts for their takes on the top kitchen flooring ideas of 2019. Sustainability, warm tones, and natural materials are sure to make […]
After making its mark on the design scene and understandably never fading as a major design style moment in the early 90’s, minimalist interior design is often a foolproof route in creating a warm and nuanced home that’s worth the investment and certain to never go out of style or off-trend thanks to practical, well-judged […]
If you’re finding yourself at a loss when considering the differences between contemporary vs modern interior design, fear no more as we’re breaking down the differences between these two go-to interior design styles. And since this is a common question facing our designers, we’ve chose a selection of style highlights that are easy to understand and […]
When it comes to office paint colors, sure, the sky may be the limit, but you might be surprised to find out just how vital it can be, and how important the color you introduce is when it comes to promoting productivity and everyday joy. Gone are the days of cold stark white minimalism in […]
Whether you’re looking for a simple room refresh or are starting from scratch, there’s something to be said about finding the best interior design style to suit your home, lifestyle, and tastes. To get you started in the right direction, we’ve set about to define what makes each standout and are considering the merits of contemporary style for […]
Here’s How To Add Casual Character With Modern Farmhouse Decor Country chic living’s come a long way since Eva Gabor landed on Green Acres from life in a glamorous city. In fact, we bet you’ve seen elements of modern farmhouse interior design popping up on inspiration feeds and in local restaurants and pubs as the movements blend […]
Everything You Need to Know About Layering Rugs Layering rugs has become a mainstay with modern approaches to decor, and we can see why. When done well, layering rugs can easily add color, texture, and definition to a room, and since nothing looks cozier than a beautiful rug on the floor – how about two? There’s no […]
Do’s And Don’ts For Warm Minimalism And Eclectic Interior Design Because at this point we’ve almost all had enough with the masculinity and strict coldness of minimalism, our team of interior designers are finding themselves gravitating to the freedom of more eclectic interior design or at the least, warmer minimalism. To help you navigate often […]
If you’re into rich, layered interior design highlighting a series of era’s and movements, eclectic style interior design might just be the right direction to consider for your home. But why eclectic style? Eclectic style is all about harmony and the coming together of disparate styles, juxtaposing textures, and contrasting colors to create a cohesive, […]
With modern lifestyle trends referencing the joys of bucolic bliss, it comes as no surprise that we’ve noticed an uptick in industrial style client requests over the past few seasons – and for good reason. Industrial style decor marries sleek modernity and old world charm with an organic, lived in feel to create the perfect […]
At some point or another, we bet you’ve come across bohemian design; it’s a bright, patterned, multi-cultural melange of memorable layers and elements you simply can’t miss or forget for its uniqueness. The word ‘bohemian’ refers to someone who is socially unconventional and often involved in the arts, making it a great interior design option […]
With the profession of interior design clocking in at just over 100 years old, we’re looking at the roots of interior design history and the seven legendary decorators who made a name for themselves as the industry started gaining momentum in the early 1900’s. From the Ancient Egyptians to the dawn of modern interior design, here’s everything […]
Creating inspiring interior design that makes a good first impression on guests is something that every homeowner wants as it’s a nice feeling to hear the oohs and aahs of your guests as they admire your home’s impressive interior design. To help you make a killer interior design impression, here are 13 ways you can impress guests with brilliant […]
Change A Room In One Go: On Trend And Timeless Living Room Paint Colors Deciding on the best living room paint colors can be a challenge for most people. Especially since its the one room in your home that gets all eyes as it’s a social space where you bond with your loved ones and entertain […]
How To Create Stunning Scandinavian Interior Design The Scandinavian interior design is characterized by minimalism, simplicity, and functionality. Although the Scandinavian design has been around since the 1950s, it still remains a popular trend in interior design today. Belonging to the school of modernism, Scandinavian design is a design movement characterized by a focus on […]
At some point or another, we’ve all been there; how to choose the best paint colors, and how to use them to your advantage can be quite the riddle to solve. But as color expert Amy Wax says, ‘color is the backbone of design.’ And indeed it is as it can instantly transform any space.
With each new year come new interior design trends and fads to consider and even reconsider so you can update your home with confidence and ease. Last year we saw a rise in client requests for rose gold, subway tiles, and exposed lighting as these were some of the top home decor trends of 2018.
When designing a space for two people, it can be difficult to reconcile competing styles. And like every other aspect of marriage, interior design is a compromise. Our clients, a recently married New West Side couple, had this exact problem. They had just expanded their Chicago apartment and were having trouble finding a cohesive style they […]
When a client purchased her Gramercy Park co-op, she knew that a design overhaul was in order. The previous owner had a truly outlandish getup: the original crown molding had been painted a fluorescent gold; a firetruck-red chandelier adorned the living room; the bathroom’s wood paneling was stained a high-gloss black; the kitchen was painted […]
When our client purchased an investment property in Manhattan’s TriBeCa neighborhood, she immediately called Decor Aid to get the new space ready for a high-end renter. She sought out a stylish home redesign that incorporated neutral tones and colors, while staying under budget, and without sacrificing quality. The kitchen and bathroom had been recently renovated, and featured modern […]
A high-end, secluded sanctuary was the objective for this modern unit at the Four Seasons Residences. This client, an established developer in the city, was hoping to complete the design of this home on his own. However he eventually determined that he needed Decor Aid’s expertise to execute the look that he was hoping to […]
After moving into a new home from a small apartment, this young family collaborated with us to outfit their home with vintage-filled treasures and modern furnishings alike for an eclectic, personality-filled sense of spirit. The challenge here was to bring an otherwise almost completely empty home to life as they had just recently found themselves […]
For those looking to sell their homes and don’t know how to decorate, expert staging by an affordable interior designer can make all the difference between a space that is “maybe” and “must-have!” The owners of this charming Hoboken townhouse knew this all too well, so instead of leaving the space as-is, they turned to […]
When a client finished remodeling her newly purchased TriBeCa loft, she reached out to Decor Aid, and asked for our help in furnishing the space that her family would call home. Upon arriving at the recently remodeled space, we knew that the loft’s two defining features—an open floor plan, and an abundance of natural light—would […]
Combining style and function can be a difficult endeavor when it comes to designing space-constrained New York apartments, and our client for this project tasked us with this exact challenge. A financier who works from home, he was seeking to convert a dark, outdated duplex into a space that would serve as a living area, […]
When the founder of an innovative beauty startup was short on lighting and decorating ideas for her young family’s Brooklyn loft, she turned to Décor Aid to articulate her eclectic vision and wanderlust sensibility for the ultimate remix featuring notes of modern, rustic, and Scandinavian design styles. Housed in a recently converted industrial building in […]
Nestled in Connecticut’s historic Old Greenwich neighborhood, our client tasked Décor Aid interior designer Urszula D. with giving their young family home a warm, modern spirit full of subtle nuances and clean, sophisticated, contemporary design. Going into this project, our client’s major motivation in seeking an interior designer was for them to feel welcome at […]
When our client’s family of four decided to move out of Manhattan, she reached out to Decor Aid, for assistance in furnishing and decorating the family’s new home in Westchester. Although she had already decorated a few upstairs rooms, our client needed help in sourcing and decorating the entire bottom floor of her house, and wanted the […]
Finding the “perfect” New York City apartment can be all about choosing your battles. Having a space with great light and large windows might come at the expense of proximity to public transit. Nabbing a condo in the school district you want may mean having to settle for less-than-optimal square footage. For Lisa and Anthony, […]
When a repeat Décor Aid client purchased a condo in Sag Harbor, New York, he immediately came to us to transform it into a masculine weekend retreat. The home is in Watchcase, an 1881 factory building that was transformed from an eyesore into a sought-after luxury condominium development by Cape Advisors and Beyer Blinder Belle […]
With characterless residential buildings popping up from coast to coast, Décor Aid decorators are often tasked with adding a sense of personality and warmth to otherwise bland, generic apartments such as this weekend getaway in the heart of San Francisco. Unlike other small apartment interior design projects, our client was fortunate enough to have a […]
The client came to Decor Aid early on in her home-buying process, anxious for a designer eye to help fill the newly renovated space. Her must-haves were simple: A sectional sofa for lounging, an upholstered bed with storage, and a small dining space. She brought with her a select handful of family heirlooms and some […]
When a newlywed couple moved into their first proper San Francisco apartment, they reached out to Decor Aid, asking for assistance in transforming their newly purchased home in Mission District, into a relaxing sanctuary from city life. From the get-go, our client knew that they wanted to transform their apartment into a beach-inspired oasis. Their popular […]
When summer comes, it’s no shock that images of beaches, ice cream cones, and sand castles drift into everyone’s mind. Our clients, a Manhattan family of five, were no strangers to the desires of the season. The family loved the revamps we did, when Decor Aid previously transformed their duplex into a city chic family […]
Braced with a bachelor who had little to no furniture in tow, Décor Aid interior designer Jennifer W. helped him find his style while creating a functional and beautiful space for him to settle down in. As a busy banker who found recent success after spending years working long hours, he was also looking to […]
When a client turned to Décor Aid to make their family home both kid-friendly and timelessly stylish, interior designer Vivian C. set about to create a living room and dining room by sourcing furnishings with curved edges to help alleviate everyday wear and tear from their young children. The end is a Mid-Century Modern apartment […]
After finding herself at ease in her San Francisco pied à terre that we decorated, a bicoastal executive turned back to Décor Aid for an interior design upgrade for her second home in New York City, with the same sense of everyday transitional glamor so she can feel at home on both coasts. To create […]
A young couple moved from New York’s Upper East Side to New Canaan, Connecticut, with a classic conundrum: They wanted more space and a yard for their two young daughters, but they wanted to maintain their urban design style. The couple found a stately colonial with a lot more square footage than they had in […]
When our client approached us about redesigning the living room in her family’s Upper West Side apartment, her goals were to revamp the room, bring in brighter colors, and give the space a more modern feel. When we arrived, the room was dominated by two couches that were too large for the space, and the […]
The charm of Connecticut is all too apparent. It’s coastal string of towns and cities, known as the Gold Coast of Connecticut houses to locals, has been recently dubbed “The New Hamptons.” A quick commute from New York City’s hustle and bustle, the state is charming, refreshing and quaint. Offering itself as an accessible retreat […]
Often overlooked as a major architectural feature for any structure, the style of roof types and materials you add to your home can make all the difference, both visually and structurally, and roof styles can also have a dramatic impact on property value to boot. Whether you’re looking for new construction inspiration or are on […]
Even if you’re not a design aficionado, chances are you’ve heard of mid century modern design and have most likely been in a room featuring the design style at one point in your life or another. And for good reason as this is one timeless, forever-chic design direction that never seems to lose traction or […]
New York’s excitement and energy is undeniably enchanting, but it also drives city dwellers to seek a respite from the city’s noise and frenetic pace. That’s exactly what a Manhattan couple wanted when they contacted Décor Aid to transform their brownstone into a tranquil home for themselves and their two young children. The five-level home […]
Faced with an exacting dark wall color to work with throughout the home, Décor Aid interior designer Caroline Patterson injected light and airy elements for a refreshed take on the traditional. Braced with a new home that also came with some existing furnishings, our client knew he had an eye for traditional interior design, which […]
A young couple came to us with an intriguing design challenge: they wanted to modernize their outdated retreat in Montauk for minimal expense. The British husband and American wife also just welcomed their first child, so they wanted the house to be beautiful, but it also had to be simple and easy to care for. […]
The clients for this particular interior design project came to us with a Manhattan home design request that might sound impossible—to transform an under-lit, cramped NYC co-op apartment into a spacious, airy urban retreat—on a budget, no less! Always up to the task, our interior designers were able to meet the client’s desire for affordable […]
Having a well-designed home shouldn’t mean sacrificing comfort. Our client, a young financier, faced this exact predicament when he purchased an apartment overlooking Gramercy Park. He wanted a clean and refined space that was perfect for lounging, while incorporating his well-manicured, functionalist aesthetic. When we arrived at the apartment, we realized that one of the […]
When her expanding family decided to move into a larger apartment, our client reached out to Decor Aid for help in decorating the new space. The new apartment had just been renovated, featured new appliances, and included several luxurious details, including hardwood floors. But like so many luxury condos, the existing space felt sterile, white, and cold. Our […]
It’s easy to see why New Yorkers are drawn to Greenwich, Connecticut: the charmingly rural town feels far removed from the city’s hectic environment, but it’s still a reasonable commute. For this project, which has been featured in HGTV, House Beautiful and Elle Décor, our clients–who work in Manhattan, wanted to re-imagine a 1970s-era New […]
A couple with a young daughter moved from a traditional co-op in New York City’s West Village into an ultra-modern apartment in Battery Park City with floor-to-ceiling windows offering stunning views of New York Harbor and The Statue of Liberty. Over the years they had amassed a varied collection of furniture that worked perfectly within […]
Incorporating your art collection into a new space can be a daunting task. Our clients, a family of three, had this exact problem when they moved into a newly renovated townhouse. Their bright, bold artwork felt foreign in an all-white space. And so they asked us to reconcile their existing collection, while also creating a […]
When an international couple purchased a penthouse overlooking Central Park West, they tried to decorate the space themselves, but soon found the home design process to be demanding and arduous. So they reached out to Decor Aid, and asked for our help in designing the entire home—from sourcing the furniture, to laying out the space, […]
A soaring residential skyscraper along Central Park South, One57 is a quintessentially New York property. So when a Silicon Valley tech investor purchased a condo on one of the building’s upper floors, he reached out to Decor Aid, and tasked us with creating an interior worthy of this landmark residence. Upon arriving at the space, […]
Some interior design blogs say that a grey sofa is boring or unoriginal. However, ask any interior designer for their takes on the forever-popular tend of gray sofas, and they’ll be sure to instantly disagree. In fact, a grey sofa has more decorating potential than any other furniture piece in your home. Think of a grey […]