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Esther Ellard Esther Ellard

Is Hiring an Interior Designer Worth It for Your Next Home Project?

There’s more to interior design than merely a pretty picture in a magazine. Every inch of the home has been taken under expert consideration on how it can better serve your needs as an individual. From managing the entire process to serving as your guide to set realistic expectations, an interior designer will add so much value to your next home project. If you are wondering if hiring an interior designer is worth it for your next home project, take the above points into consideration.

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Esther Ellard Esther Ellard

Paint Color for Dark and Moody Interiors

Dark and moody interiors are all about creating an atmosphere with depth, weight, and a surprisingly calming ambiance. This look can be achieved through a variety of ways --- industrial elements, high contrast textures, bold accents, soft candlelight or dimmable lighting, velvet furnishings, and deep, rich color schemes. Whether you are wanting to add a little bit more depth into your whole home with darker colors or are in the process of choosing paint colors to color drench one room, here are a few top paint colors that I would recommend for dark and moody interiors.

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Esther Ellard Esther Ellard

Bedroom Bliss: Creating a Calm and Relaxing Oasis

Creating a bedroom oasis that is calming and inviting does not just happen by chance. Good quality design in the bedroom takes planning and forethought, but it has the ability to enhance your daily tasks to a better level. Elevating your master bedroom can give your mind and soul the boost it needs to approach each new day with a fresh perspective.

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Esther Ellard Esther Ellard

Paint Colors for the Modern Organic Home

For those of you with that painting itch, I would highly recommend any of these paint colors for your Modern Organic Home. Always be sure to grab a sample for your wall first to test out the light and think about hiring an #interiordesign expert to guide you on choosing the right paint colors for your Modern Organic home. From SW White to Farrow and Ball Hardwick White!

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