8 Unique Holiday Decoration Ideas Let your creative juices flow this season by decorating for the holidays with a little sizzle and festive flair. Whether you have a small space, a large loft, or just want to break free from the traditional tree in the corner, we think you’ll be inspired by these exciting and unique...
Design World Reacts to Marsala The 2015 Pantone Color of the Year exploded onto the scene with plenty of fanfare. Marsala is a rich, earthy red, inspired by the fortified Sicilian wine. It invokes sophistication and natural earthiness with its deep hues. The color is “nurturing and fulfilling,” says Leatrice Eiseman Executive Director of the...
Warm up with December’s Color of the month: Back to Basics 0255. Clean. Crisp. Classic. Hirshfield’s Color of the Month exemplifies how neutrals — yes, the clean camel “Back to Basics” is a neutral — are visually warming up this season. For a medium-tone color it has a light and airy feel with no dominant...
Here at Hirshfield’s we love our wallpaper and we want you to be just as excited and inspired by all the beautiful papers available. Colors, patterns, and textures have never looked better. Wallpaper, more so than a fresh coat of paint, changes the entire look of a room. Visit Hirshfield’s on Pinterest...
“Home for the Holidays” is the theme for Bachman’s Holiday Ideas House 2014. The Ideas House offers inspiration for holiday entertaining and decorating with vintage, repurposed, and new trends. It’s always fun to see the creativity Bachman’s designers bring to the family homestead with each changing season. KEY TRENDS Bring the Outside In –...
Window Treatments Inspired by Coastal Vacation Destinations! Have you had your dream vacation? How would you like to bring a little of your favorite place to your own home? The sun, the sand, the water, and the colors. How do you keep that feeling alive in the landlocked Midwest? Paint colors, fabrics, and accessories all...
6 Ways to Warm Up Your Home for the Holidays Holiday gatherings and parties with family and friends are a sure way to warm up even the coldest winter nights in the Midwest. And, for a host, it can also mean an opportunity to highlight your creative side. Decorating for the holidays can be a...
Decorating with Black and White Color is such an important part of design that we sometimes forget the power of simple contrasts. Black and white is a classic design theme that refuses to go away, even in a world dominated by a full spectrum of color choices. The simplicity of black and white belies its...
Color of the Month: Souffle 0139 Today’s pastels are softer and more complex than their sugary predecessors. Souffle 0139, a semi-sweet variation of pink, is our November Color of the Month. With its subtle brown undertones, Souffle falls within the category we affectionately refer to as the Dirty Pastels. Softly muted colors: think blush, dusty pink,...
Design Decision: Paint vs. Wallpaper Before there was Apple vs. PC, Coke vs. Pepsi, or red vs. blue, there was a primal conflict that drew sharp battle lines. When you wanted to make a change in your surroundings, which did you choose: paint or wallpaper? If wallpaper sounds a bit old-fashioned, you may have missed...
