Tag: global design

Labor Day Sale 55% Off Gorgeous Bohemian Rugs

My inbox is packed with news of Labor Day Sales. Some of them are really worth checking out! You may be thinking, wow, great time to get some new things to spruce up your home design but you have no idea where to start! Here are a few of my top picks! I am a big fan of using rugs to set the tone and create a focal point in a room. Boutique Rugs is offering 55%-60% off on most of their rugs and they have some gorgeous designs! Here are a few I love. I love brilliant color, but can also appreciate Read more [...]

Tell Your Story with Global Style Interior Design

What is a Global Design Interior Design? Global styles are all about your worldly adventures and telling your story! They are usually very colorful, rich in bold designs and natural textures, patterns, colors and arts and crafts of various cultures. Each piece has a story and becomes a conversation starter.  Treasures are displayed without rules or grouping by the part of the world each piece is from. Antiques mix with modern pieces, and natural objects such as animal horns, plants and rocks add Read more [...]

Beautiful Bohemian rugs and how to use them in your home

Ever wanted a beautiful Bohemian rug and wondered how to use it in your home? A great way to get the look of Bohemian style, Moroccan style, Turkish style, Modern, Vintage and other global design styles is with a beautiful area rug. It can become a focal point for your room and help guide the color scheme and your choices for accents and accessories such throw pillows, art, lighting and more. Here are some of my favorite Bohemian rugs with a few examples of how I have used them in some of my Read more [...]

What’s Your Global Interior Design Style? Take the Quiz

What's Your Global Interior Design Style? Well, let's find out, shall we? You might be wondering, what is a global design style? What is a Global Design Style? Global styles are all about your worldly adventures and telling your story! They are usually very colorful, rich in bold designs and natural textures, patterns, colors and arts and crafts of various cultures. Each piece has a story and becomes a conversation starter.  Treasures are displayed without rules or grouping by the part of the Read more [...]

Get the Look- Bohemian Style

Bohemian style is a global design style. Global styles are all about your worldly adventures and telling your story! They are usually very colorful, rich in bold designs and natural textures,  and use patterns, colors and arts and crafts of various cultures. Each piece has a story and becomes a conversation starter. Treasures are displayed without rules or grouping by the part of the world each piece is from. Antiques mix with modern pieces, and natural objects such as animal horns, plants and rocks Read more [...]

Get the Look- Mexican Style

What is Mexican Style? Mexican interiors are full of color, are welcoming, warm and there is often a sense of playfulness and whimsy. A mix of colorful, exotic Spanish and Indian handcrafted items and practical things add old world charm. The furniture is made from solid wood or leather with designs from the Spanish and Mayan cultures. Most are made from pine, walnut and cherry. Sofas, beds and tables often have a rustic look. Rugs are usually hand woven and brightly colored. Multicolored cushions Read more [...]

Best Interior Designs of 2018

Searchmetry  wrote an article, "30 Interior Designers show off their best Interior Designs from 2018" which considers Interior Designers to follow in 2019 and the most important factors they focus on. They asked Interior Designers nationwide about their favorite design projects.  Northern Lights Home Staging and Design was honored to be one of the designers selected and to receive their Best Interior Designs 2018 award. We were asked to submit our three favorite design project and discuss why Read more [...]

Ways to Use Sherwin Williams 2019 Color of the Year Cavern Clay

As a Certified Color Strategist, I love color and exploring the latest color trends and how you might use them in your own home. Cavern Clay is a warm, earthy and inviting terra cotta color which is the Sherwin Williams 2019 Color of the Year. An interesting choice! When I first saw it, it reminded me of the red rock country of Arizona. It brought back memories of Southwestern Indian tribe colors from their rugs and art, terra cotta pots from Mexico and Indian ruins of New Mexico. Sherwin Read more [...]

Get Dramatic with Black and White!

Why not try using black and white as your main colors in your Interior Design? It will make the rest of your colors really pop! Forget the gray; go for high contrast and drama! Whether your room is light and airy with white walls or dark and moody with dark charcoal walls, you will create a dramatic room sure to make a statement. Using black and white is a timeless classic, gives a modern look and can satisfy your love of color or your desire to have little color while creating a beautiful Read more [...]