  
    Design 101
  
    Your Guide to Creating a Beautiful Home

Welcome to The Space™ Design School. Whether you are tackling a renovation or just refreshing a room, understanding the basics makes all the difference. We have curated our best expert advice to help you navigate your design journey with confidence.

The Foundations: Paint & Color

Color is the most impactful element in a room. Learn how to master the palette and choose the right finishes for durability and style.

Defining Your Style

Not sure what your "look" is? Explore these guides to understand different design languages and how to blend them seamlessly.

Planning & Organization

Great design requires great planning. Learn how to optimize your space and declutter before you buy a single piece of furniture.

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Interior Design, Decorating Trends, Paint Colors, Color

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF COLOR: HOW PAINT INFLUENCES YOUR MOOD AND PRODUCTIVITY

Interior Design, Decorating Trends, Paint Colors, Color

You may not know this, but interior design and decorating have a lot in common with psychology. Colors have an impact on our emotions and can determine how productive we are in our daily life. Choosing the right paint for spaces in your home is important because it can stir up specific feelings and set the room's tone. That’s why understanding the characteristics of colors is important. There are several things to consider when choosing the best paint for your room, so I’m going to break this down for you and help you make the right choice. This post is about the psychology of paint colors and how they influence your mood and productivity.

Interior Design, Decorating Trends, Paint Colors, Color

Interior Design, Decorating Trends

A GUIDE ABOUT PAINT FINISHES & HOW TO PICK THE RIGHT ONE

Interior Design, Decorating Trends

Choosing the right paint finish can transform a space by adding some depth, character, and personality to it. That’s why understanding these paint finishes and their traits is so important. There are several things to consider when choosing the best paint finish for your room, so I’m going to break this down for you and help you make the right choice. This post is about the different types of paint finishes and how to pick the right one for your painting project.

Interior Design, Decorating Trends

Interior Design, Color, Paint Colors, Decorating Trends

TIPS FOR BLENDING 2024 PAINT TRENDS INTO YOUR HOME DECOR.

Interior Design, Color, Paint Colors, Decorating Trends

One of my favorite things about interior design is the release of new paint colors every year. Many of the paint manufacturers come out with what they think will be the trend for the year. I will tell you about Sherwin Williams Colormix Forecast for 2024 and how you can incorporate these colors into your home decor. This post is about integrating color trends into your home decor.

Interior Design, Color, Paint Colors, Decorating Trends

Interior Design

DO I NEED TO HIRE AN INTERIOR DESIGNER?

Interior Design

Do I Need Tp Hire An Interior Designer? Does this sound like you? Are you spending countless hours flipping through interior design magazines, watching home improvement shows, and searching the internet for design inspiration? However, you still can’t turn your visions for your home into reality. Well, don’t worry because I can help you with that. In this post, you will discover the benefits of hiring an interior designer. (ME)

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Cultural Fusion: Discovering and Blending Interior Design Styles.

Interior Design

Are you unsure what interior design style you prefer or how to blend several interior design styles? In this blog, I will showcase the diverse design influences from traditional to contemporary and provide tips on artfully merging different home decorating design styles in a cohesive and personalized way.

Interior Design