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Accessories help make a home unique. They tell a story about the owners and their style and are an ideal way to fill a space with personality. But, there is an art to styling accessories. In order for them to make a beautiful statement in a space, they must be arranged and grouped in a visually appealing way. Accessories that are haphazardly placed with little consideration to visual appeal could have a negative impact to the look of a space.

Those of you with kids know it can be hard to keep your home from looking like a tornado ripped through it. On any given day, you might have toys strewn all over the floor or piles of miscellaneous items on your furniture and counters. And what about that expensive sofa you recently bought that now has a red spaghetti stain from dinner last night?

Lighting is one of the most underestimated elements in interior design. If you have a gorgeous design but do not have the proper lighting, the space falls flat. When it comes to selecting lighting, there are endless options. From floor lamps to table lamps, chandeliers to sconces, deciding what type of lighting will work best for your home and your individual spaces can be daunting.

Figuring out how to arrange furniture in your home can be tricky. There are many things you should keep in mind and consider in order to maximize your space and avoid overcrowding.

Through several of our blog posts, we've provided tips for how to best design your home. Whether it's how to choose paint colors, incorporate architectural antiques, or select artwork, there are a lot of factors and elements that can help make your home just the way you want it. But, along with things you can do to help the overall look and feel of a space, there are also things you should avoid when it comes to the interior design of your home.

So you just bought a house, and you are looking to make several changes. Maybe the layout doesn't exactly work for you and your family. Or perhaps you want to expand your master bedroom and bath. Maybe the kitchen is a little outdated and needs some new cabinetry, appliances and fixtures. Regardless of what specific project you are looking to do, renovating can be a time-consuming and stressful process. But there are some things you can do to make the process go a lot smoother {and help keep you somewhat sane at the same time}.

A stunning tablescape can help set the tone for a dinner party. It conveys whether the event is formal or casual or if there is a theme or special occasion being celebrated. It also gives you an idea of the hostess' or host's overall style, along with their use of dinnerware, accessories and centerpieces.

When it comes to designing a home, it's important to make it feel special. Each home needs to have something distinct about it; something that makes it stand out. Using architectural antiques in interior design is a creative and effective way to give a home or a particular space a distinctive look.