In essence, most of Interior design is a matter of personal taste, but there are a few design principals that are fundamental to creating a pleasing design in any style. The most important part of reaching design nirvana is understanding the powerful effects of scale and proportion. What’s scale and proportion? Before we delve into the nuances of scale and propo...
Living rooms tend to be the center of a home and often serve many different functions. Whether you’re relaxing with family to watch a movie or entertaining friends, you’ll want to create a room that is not only stylish, but also comfortable. Here are some rules of thumb for creating a welcoming space. Choose a Focal Point The focal point of a room is usually ...
The Zillow Group recently released the results of their Consumer Housing Trends for 2017 where they polled more than 13,000 households about what’s on their wish lists when shopping for a home. From actual home features to neighborhood characteristics, buyers are hoping to find a home that ticks off the majority of their wish lists. Here are the top features home...
Creating a dining room that is both beautiful and functional requires a delicate balance. There are many factors to consider, including general comfort and ease of mobility. As you plan and decorate your dining room in your new SummerHill home, here are some rules of thumb expert designers swear by so you can create the perfect space. Dining Table Consider your ...
Open concept living spaces are increasingly popular and, for many builders, have become the norm. While people love the open and airy feeling that comes with an open floorplan, figuring out how to decorate each area of the room so that they’re different, yet complementary, can be a struggle. Here are some tips to decorating an open-concept home. Use furniture to ...
Creating a home with a timeless decorating style usually means your home stays stylish without much effort (because who has the time or energy to completely redecorate every season?). But part of the charm of design trends is the ability to quickly refresh your home with a few, carefully chosen pieces. Now that we’ve flipped the calendar to 2018, here’s a look ...
We use the Internet to accomplish different tasks, including shopping for a new home and even a home mortgage. There’s now a plethora of interior decorating apps available for your tablets and smartphone. These apps make it easy to decorate a room, from allowing you to determine a room’s dimensions, creating inspirational mood boards, to even connecting to virtu...
One of the reasons why our homeowners purchase a new SummerHill home is so they can have extra room to host family and friends for visits. While your guests may not be expecting a luxury hotel experience, it’s satisfying to have a room your guests feel welcomed and at home in. Follow these tips to create a comfortable guest bedroom your overnight guests will love....
The master bedroom: probably the most significant room of the house but also the most private. Your master bedroom is your sanctuary from a busy world and the one space where you can recharge and relax. Designing a master bedroom that is functional and stylish yet still reflects your personality requires a balanced touch. From furniture to lighting and even paint c...
With the summer season coming to it’s inevitable end, it’s time to pull out the sweaters, cozy blankets and pumpkin spice everything in celebration of the new season. A new season means new décor changes so we rounded up a few simple ways you can refresh your living space just in time for fall. Embrace seasonal colors: This season’s colors are deep and warm,...