Meet Our New Intern!

Meet our new student intern, Brooke Herrick! Brooke is an Interior Design student at the University of Minnesota expecting to graduate in May 2014. When Brooke isn't busy designing she also enjoys sports, coaching lacrosse and works at Caribou Coffee.

Bring a Little Romance to your Home Decor!

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, most of us are feeling a little cupid inside. Use this inspiration to reflect a romantic style in your home decor. Below are a couple of easy design ideas to add a little flair.




Paint the walls pale lavendar, pink, blue, or gray tones and offset it with white base trim and crown moulding (or in this case a fireplace too!). The rich wood flooring adds subtle contrast.




Rugs give an instant soft feeling to any space. This photo is a great example of how to pair eclectic elements such as the fur rug, metallic chest, and large damask wallcovering.



Not only does an upholstered headboard give a prestigous feeling to a bedroom, it also anchors the bed in the space to become the focal point.



Place a large flower, such as this magnolia, on a small side table or even as the main centerpiece of a dining table. An instant (easy) romantic touch!

 

Combine an intricate mirror with a delicate lamp or other accessory. In this photo, the rustic furniure piece is a nice balance.




Soft lighting gives any space a relaxing atmosphere. Floor lamps can be very inexpensive and their light can drastically change the feeling of a room



Adding wainscot paired with a dark wallcovering or paint above can give an intimate feeling in any bathroom or powder room. The heavy wood vanity really "pops" against the wainscot and soft lighting.