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Get the Look- Mexican Style

Global Design Style-Mexican. Get the Look. Eco-friendly and sustainable Living room design by Northern Lights Home Staging and Design #globalstyle #interiordesign #mexicanstyle #bohemian #globaldecor #furniture #livingroom #eco-friendly #sustainabledesign #interiordecorating #edesign #onlinedesign #homedecor #moderndesign

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

Turkish Style Living Room using Cavern Clay on the walls. EDesign by Mary Ann Benoit, Northern Lights Home Staging and Design.

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!

Get dramatic using black and white in your Interior Design to make the rest of your colors really pop and create drama.

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 […]