Globally Inspired Styles with the Soul of Aligned Design Your affinity for Globally Inspired Design styles mirrors mine – a shared passion for the aesthetics and emotions they evoke. At the same time, the Aligned Design philosophy may have resonated with your desire for spaces that not only look beautiful but also align with deeper principles. So, how do these two realms intertwine?Global Design styles bring forward a rich tapestry of cultural narratives, textures, and colors from around the Read more […]
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Tell Your Story with Global Style Interior Design
What is a Global Design Style? Global styles capture the essence of your adventures across the world, weaving together a tapestry of your experiences and stories. Characterized by vibrant hues, they radiate with the boldness of designs inspired by various cultures, suffused with rich textures and patterns. Every item isn’t just a decor piece; it’s a narrative, sparking curiosity and conversations.Instead of adhering to a strict theme, treasures find their place without being confined by their Read more […]
What Does Your Art Mean? The Power of the Spiral
Art possesses a transformative power. Consider embracing symbols like the spiral, which energetically align with you. When curating art for your space, reflect on its significance. Why is it your choice? Beyond its hues, forms, and designs, does it resonate with a memory, emotion, journey, or a cherished individual? Dive deeper than aesthetics; connect with its essence and the personal narrative it brings into your space. As an artist who creates the art for your space, the meaning behind what I Read more […]
Ways to Use Benjamin Moore’s Aegean Teal
As a certified color strategist, love playing with beautiful color. One of my favorites is Benjamin Moore’s “Aegean Teal”. Benjamin Moore’s 2021 Color of the Year, Aegean Teal. Graphic by Camp Chroma. Benjamin Moore describes Aegean Teal, as “A blend of blue-green and gray, Aegean Teal 2136-40 is an intriguing mid-tone that creates natural harmony.” According to the color data (LCH), “Aegean Teal” is a blue/green hue (209.5), with a Lightness of 56 and Chroma of 8.8. Read more […]
Tips for a Brighter, Happier, and Healthier Living Space
Has your home become the backdrop for most of your day? Whether you are working out of the house rather than in the office or skipping restaurants in favor of home-cooked meals, these tips from Northern Lights Home Staging and Design can help you refresh your living space and make it as cheery and welcoming as possible. Declutter Your Space Many home improvements are simple enough to be done without professional help. For example, decluttering is a DIY job that can make an enormous difference in Read more […]
Celebrate Your Favorite Color – Go Monochromatic
Many people struggle with finding the perfect color scheme, often bound by the constraints of their existing finishes. But what if we make this more fun? Imagine magnifying and embracing your favorite color wholeheartedly. Welcome to the world of Monochromatic design! Monochromatic schemes delve deep into one hue, exploring its diverse shades, tones, and tints. Visualize your cherished color transitioning from its lightest whisper to its richest depth, seamlessly incorporating white and black. Read more […]
Create a Harmonious Color Scheme – Go Analogous
People often struggle with creating a great color scheme. Often, we start the conversation by talking about the limitations, or the box of colors you need to play with based on your fixed finishes.In my last article, Celebrate Your Favorite Color- Go Monochromatic, we talked about how you could take your favorite color and celebrate it in all it’s glory with a monochromatic color scheme. Simple and easy!What if you would like a little more color variety, but still want something that is simple Read more […]
Opposite Colors Attract – Go Complimentary
Crafting the perfect color palette can be a daunting task for many. Often, the starting point revolves around fixed finishes and certain constraints. In my recent blog posts, we’ve delved into constructing color schemes from a favorite hue, like blue. We’ve explored monochromatic and analogous palettes, and today, we’re diving into complementary color schemes. Complementary colors are a pairing of hues that sit opposite each other on the color wheel. When juxtaposed, they amplify each other’s vibrancy Read more […]
How a Silly Facebook Quiz Changed My Life
Here is the crazy story of how I started Northern Lights Home Staging and Design.You never know when inspiration will hit. The question is, will you take action and do something about it? My inspiration came in a surprising way, from one of those silly “Facebook” quizzes. You know, one of those games that tell you who you were in a past life or what your handwriting says about you etc. One day I played “What is your true profession”. The answer was “Designer”. Read more […]
Eco-Friendly Interior Design- Why it Matters
Where do you spend most of your time? Indoors, both at home and at work. All the things in our indoor environments can affect our health. While we probably don’t have much say about our work environments, we can totally control what is in our homes, and we can use those things to make our homes both beautiful and healthy at the same time! Furniture, rugs, upholstery, flooring cabinets and paint all affect our indoor air quality. Some of the chemicals used to keep us safe, such as flame retardants Read more […]