By Melissa Fields, Founder + CEO, Shades of Gray Design Studio Photography by Mallory Hewitt living/dining Let's face it, your home is a reflection of your personality, style, and taste. It's where you spend most of your time, and it should be a place that brings you...
Garage Doors Offer the Best Resale Value Among Home Improvements in San Antonio By Randy Oliver for San Antonio Woman Magazine In challenging economic times, it’s important to choose home improvement investments that pay off when it’s time to sell. New garage doors...
Not only do dirty carpets and rugs look bad, but not getting them cleaned consistently enough can shorten their lifespan. Dirt and grime act like sandpaper, eating away at carpet fiber every time you walk on it. But just how often should you get your carpets and rugs...
Ideas For Mixing Natural Elements When handled well, individual elements of metal and marble deliver an added sense of excitement and style to modern interior spaces. When the two are mixed, an almost endless realm of design possibilities opens. It is important,...
Fall in Love with Your Closet! By Carlissa Montoya Most people think of the closet as that space in your home to store stuff, it never has enough room, and you keep the doors kept tightly shut because it is an eyesore. I believe the closet should be that special space...
Remodeling Magazine's 2021 Cost Vs. Value Report shows garage doors have the best resale value among home improvements. By Randy Oliver Among the many home improvement projects that homeowners can undertake, one stands apart for its relatively low cost, instant...
Do you crave a little “me” space in your home but donʼt have the square footage to spare? Create Some Elbow Room!
By Courtney Balsam Spring is here, and since we have been at home more over this past year, we could all use a little change of scenery. Sprucing up our homes and creating rooms that exude hope and happiness are a top priority. Simple solutions to create inspiring...
The British phrase “Keep Calm and Carry On” raised the morale of England’s citizens during World War II, and the sentiment applies to home décor during these uncertain times. Today the need for a peaceful, soothing space to call “home” has never been more important....
What is the quickest way to update your home? Lighting! This underrated design element can add a pop to even the most humdrum of spaces. Lighting is the perfect area to incorporate additional design styles. In a home with more traditional furnishings and style, you...
So Many Options to Add Charm to Any Room
Windows are essential for bringing in light, creating connections to our environment and adding beauty to our residential structures.
A few favorite solutions that have added function and organization for cabinetry.
I have to be honest. I’m in love with pillows. If I’m really honest, I’ll admit that one of the reasons that I got into this business of design is because of my deep affection for pillows. I love their personality and the instant comfort they offer, just by...
Not sure where to start when choosing a wallpaper? Here are few tips to help…
