The beginning of March means spring is almost here, with the annual Spring Parade of Homes underway, and the Remodelers Showcase Tour just around the corner. This is the 68th year that the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) has hosted the Spring Parade of Homes, which offers area families the opportunity to see...Read More
I came across these awesome before and after photos from Chango & Co, a full service interior design firm in Brooklyn, New York. The room transformations are just plain delightful. I thought some of the “before” rooms looked pretty good until I saw Chango & Co’s before & after photos side by side. Here’s a link to the...Read More
A special project completed during National Window Covering Safety Month will have a lasting impact for children in Anoka. The stock vinyl mini-blinds at the Little Blessings of Anoka Early Childhood Learning Center were a safety hazard, so the non-profit, Awareness of Blind Cord Safety (ABC’s), organized a project to fix it. Hunter Douglas, Hirshfield’s,...Read More
There’s nothing quite as beautiful as Christmas lights reflecting off of the winter’s first blanket of snow. So, to make sure your home is prepared, inside and out, for the Holiday Season, here are 8 great tips for outdoor Christmas decorations. 1. Make Christmas Light Balls If you have a home full of little ones, or...Read More
Two weeks ago, Fawn Chang from Color Guild International gave a presentation at Hirshfield’s Design Studio called “How to Use Color in Space”. We’ve gathered some of her best points for you here. Whether we like it or not, our space affects our physiology and mood. In fact, color and space affect us so much that...Read More
Cable TV is full of Interior Design shows. Click a channel, and you’ll see somebody remodeling a home. And those designers make the makeovers look so easy — like you could just do it yourself. Inspirational, for sure. But is that realistic? In other words, when can you DIY, and when should you hire a designer?...Read More
November is a season of change. From autumn towards winter. From Thanksgiving towards Christmas and the new year. And we just love to decorate for the seasons. So, while you warm up for colder weather, we have some tips and tricks to make your home look perfect for the holiday season. If you have the...Read More
Design inspiration is everywhere. Watch TV, read this blog, or pick through Pinterest, and you’ll find plenty of exciting design ideas. But sometimes that’s a problem. How you put them together is where you really make the magic — or make a mess. So, in the spirit of “putting it all together,” our Hirshfield’s professionals put together...Read More
October is here, and with the changing leaves comes decorating your home with warm, welcoming fall colors. This décor creates a cozy, inviting feel for guests, friends, and family for the upcoming months, not to mention Thanksgiving. Here are a few ways to make your own appealing getaway from the crisp fall air.Read More
Candice Olson’s latest collection for York Wallcoverings features subtle, warm, enchanting styling with an artist’s touch. Modern Artisan creates an atmosphere of iridescent beauty with sophisticated color and gentle patterning, brought to life with shimmering, burnished metallic and elegant shadings.Read More
