For a lot of people (even designers like us!) it’s tough figuring out how to refresh your home and elevate it to that next level you dream of, similar to the home magazines. Where do you even start?! Here are some quick and simple ways to spruce up your home in 2024. Paint & Wallpaper …
Color(s) of the Year The Colors of the Year 2024 have already been revealed, and now we’ll share our thoughts on these selections. Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams have both chosen shades of blue. Don’t get us wrong – we love blue (it’s one of our favorite go-to colors when designing a space) but blue …
We still cannot believe that it is 2024! Last year just seemed to fly by. As always, a new year brings new trends to look out for, so here are a few furniture trends we are anticipating for this year. Dark Wood Finishes: This isn’t necessarily something new per se, but for a while, the …
Gallery walls are such a classic design element for interiors, yet they can be intimidating and time consuming! As designers, we are often tasked with creating gallery walls for our clients. Keep reading to find out some of our tips and tricks! The first thing to think about when planning for a gallery wall is …
Today, we are sharing the story of Gib Crockett, a political cartoonist who worked for the Washington Star (a daily newspaper in DC from 1852-1981). Crockett was a dear friend of my Great Aunt and Uncle, and many of the gifts from Gib to them were passed down to me as well as some of …
It’s time to talk about white, the most commonly used color for interior spaces due to its versatility. We will also discuss the importance of undertones in this article, which is such an important element when creating a space that fits you and your needs. Before you keep reading, make sure to read our previous …
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As we established in our blog post last week, color psychology is so important to interior designers and something that designers and homeowners should be aware of. Before you continue reading, go review our previous blog post on Color Theory which focuses on primary colors. Today we will move on to the secondary colors Orange, …
Did you know that the colors you use in your space can affect your mood and influence your emotions? Keep reading to learn more about how to use colors that best suit your needs. WHAT IS COLOR PSYCHOLOGY AND WHY DOES IT MATTER? Color Psychology is an aspect of Color Theory which has been studied …
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One of our favorite design styles here at MWI is French Modern. The style is so chic and sophisticated and blends modern pieces effortlessly with antique Parisian charm. Juxtaposition is a major must for the French modern style whether you are working in a historic building with original detailing, or a new build made to …
We previously talked about overall trends from Fall 2022 Market, but we now want to deep dive into the color trends we saw. Color Theory is an extremely powerful tool that designers use to create atmosphere in our environments. Analyzing the color trends from this year’s High Point Market events gives designers an edge in …
