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A Complete Guide to Wallpaper

by Chris Knauer· May 06, 2023· in Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Dining Rooms, DIY, Hallways/Entryways, Home Decor, Kitchens, Living/Family Rooms, Offices, Tips and Trends· 0 comments tags: buying wallpaper, Cork Wallpaper, fabric wallpaper, flock wallpaper, grass cloth wallpaper, history of wallpaper, how to buy wallpaper, Metallic Wallpaper, murals, non-pasted wallpaper, paintable wallpaper, paper wallpaper, pre-pasted wallpaper, self-adhesive wallpaper, types of wallpaper, vinyl wallpaper, Wallpaper, wallpaper applications, wallpaper at the end of a hallway, wallpaper backsplashes, wallpaper fireplace, wallpaper guide, wallpaper hallways, wallpaper in bathrooms, wallpaper in kitchens, wallpaper in laundry rooms, wallpaper in niches, wallpaper in pantry, wallpaper in showers, wallpaper materials, wallpaper on ceilings, wallpaper shelves, wallpaper stairs, wallpaper under the stairs, wood look wallpaper
Wallpaper is back and better than ever! As one of our favorite materials, we are thrilled about its exuberant return to the forefront of the interior design world. Wallpaper is one of the manifestations of design creativity; it has come a long way over the decades, with fresh new designs and uses. We’re not only finding a shift from minimalist to more layered spaces on social media, but we are also seeing more beautiful wallcoverings in hit TV shows and movies, like Emma, Bridgerton, The Goldfinch, and The Queen’s Gambit, that leave a lasting impression. (1) But before wallpapering every room, lets learn more about this single most transformative element in our design arsenal – its history, materials, applications and creative uses. History (2) Wallpaper has been around for centuries, with roots tracing back to the ancient Chinese, who are said to have pasted rice paper onto walls as far back as the Qin dynasty. It was used as a form of decoration in palaces and homes, and eventually made its way to Europe in the 16th century. By the 19th century, wallpaper was becoming increasingly popular due to advancements in printing technology, which allowed wallpaper to be mass-produced and accessible to a larger audience. Types […]
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Creative Storage Solutions for Every Room in Your House

by Chris Knauer· March 16, 2023· in Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Dining Rooms, DIY, Hallways/Entryways, Kitchens, Living/Family Rooms, Offices, Tips and Trends· 0 comments tags: baking sheet storage, bath storage, Bedroom Storage, bench storage, buffet table, bunk bed storage, casserole dish storage, china cabinet, coffee table storage, console table, cutting board storage, declutter your entry, desk organizers, desk storage, dining room cabinetry, Dining Room Storage, drying racks, entry bench, entry hooks, entry shelving, file cabinets, furniture with storage, home office storage, How to style a shelf, hutch, ironing board storage, Kitchen Storage, kitchen storage solutions, knife storage, laundry room storage, living room storage, medicine cabinet storage, mixing bowl storage, mudroom storage, multi-functional furniture, open bathroom shelves, open shelving storage, organized spaces, pantry storage, pot and pan storage, printer storage, spice racks, spice storage, stairway storage, storage beds, Storage Solutions, storing countertop appliances, trunk, tupperware storage, vanity storage, wall cabinetry, wall storage, window seat with storage
Everyone wants a beautiful, organized home. So, when it comes to design, storage and functionality need to be a top priority. Afterall, homes are meant to be lived in. That means accounting for clothes, shoes, winter coats, books, paperwork and files, countertop appliances, toys and the “stuff” we surround ourselves with every day. (1) Without an organization strategy, the best design vision can fall victim to clutter and disorder. Keeping an organized home allows the interior design to look and function at its best! (1) The Talie Jane Interiors team has put together some creative storage solutions for key areas that tend to gather clutter. Which ideas work best for you? Entry One of the most clutter-prone areas in the house is the entry. Shoes, coats, hats, gloves, scarves, dog leashes, it all finds a home here. But it doesn’t have to be messy or disorganized. In fact, it should be a pristine space to welcome guests and showcase the beauty of your home. Try some of these ideas: Living Room There are so many ways to add storage to a living room or family room. One of my favorite and easiest solutions? Incorporate multi-functional furniture that doubles as storage […]
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How to Select the Perfect Area Rug

by Chris Knauer· February 20, 2023· in Bedrooms, Dining Rooms, Furniture & Fixtures, Hallways/Entryways, Home Decor, Kitchens, Living/Family Rooms, Offices, Outdoor Spaces, Tips and Trends· 0 comments tags: animal hide rug, bedroom rugs, choosing an area rug, cotton rugs, dining room rugs, entry rugs, felt rug pad, how to clean a cotton rug, how to clean a cowhide rug, how to clean a jute rug, how to clean a polyester rug, how to clean a silk rug, how to clean a sisal rug, how to clean a synthetic rug, how to clean a wool rug, how to get the right size rug, how to layer rugs, How to select the perfect area rug, jute rugs, kitchen runners, living room rugs, memory foam rug pad, natural rubber rug pad, polyester rugs, rug care, rug layering, rug maintenance, rug materials, rug pads, Rug Placement, rug sizes, silk rugs, sisal rugs, synthetic rugs, wood rugs
Area rugs in our homes are like shoes to a well-put-together outfit. You wouldn’t go to the trouble of selecting your best outfit for a night out and then go barefoot. It’s the same principle with rugs. Shoes complete an outfit and, in some instances, will actually outshine what you’re wearing, if you want them to that is. It’s the same with rugs. They can be a game changer on how a room looks and feels.  Rugs can either sit in harmony with your room, or they can make a statement by adding an element of surprise, and I for one, love surprises! (1) Rugs create a visual pathway, add warmth and character, enable texture, color and dimension, enable room flow, provide sound absorption, define a space, connect a space, tie a design together and even act as wall art. Ultimately, they provide comfort. Since area rugs play such an important role in design, it’s critical to select the right rug for your space. With the need to consider size, material, and functionality, it’s hard to know where to start. We’ve tackled some of the hard questions for you below. Rug Materials, Care & Maintenance (2) One of the most […]
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Tis The Season To Warm By The Fire

by Chris Knauer· November 27, 2022· in Bedrooms, Dining Rooms, DIY, Furniture & Fixtures, Home Decor, Living/Family Rooms, Outdoor Spaces· 0 comments tags: b-vent, Choose the right fireplace, cons of a freestanding stove, cons of a gas fireplace, cons of a wood burning fireplace, cons of an electric fireplace, cons of an ethanol fireplace, cons of an outdoor fireplace, cost of a freestanding stove, cost of a gas fireplace, cost of a wood burning fireplace, cost of an ethanol fireplace, direct vent, electric fireplace, ethanol fireplace, Fireplaces, flue firebox, freestanding stove, gas fireplace, hearth, how an ethanol fireplace works, how to install a gas fireplace, how to install an electric fireplace, how to pick the right fireplace, installing a freestanding stove, installing an outdoor fireplace, natural vent, open masonry fireplace, outdoor fireplaces, prefab fireplace, pros of a freestanding stove, pros of a gas fireplace, pros of a wood burning fireplace, Pros of an electric fireplace, pros of an ethanol fireplace, pros of an outdoor fireplace, ventless, wood burning fireplaces, wood fireplace insert, wood stove
It’s fireplace season! Time to enjoy a steaming cup of hot chocolate or glass of mulled wine while curled up next to a cracking, roaring fire. Sounds delightful! Not only do fireplaces add warmth and comfort, they also create a dramatic focal point in any room, provide the perfect backdrop for entertaining and add value to your home. But with so many options to choose from, selecting the right one can be overwhelming. Read on to learn about the types of fireplaces and the pros and cons of each so you can find the one that’s right for you. Wood Burning Fireplace Essentially, a standard wood-burning fireplace comprises these elements: Hearth (floor in front of the fireplace), Firebox (where the wood burns), Damper (the lever that opens and closes the flue) and the Smoke chamber and flue (where the smoke is drawn up and out). There are three types of wood burning fireplaces: How it Functions Before lighting a fire, the damper is opened to allow smoke and combustion gases to escape. Once the fire is lit, the extremely hot combustion gases begin to rise up the chimney by convection. At the same time, the fire is drawing air from […]
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Your Guiding Light

by Chris Knauer· October 30, 2022· in Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Dining Rooms, DIY, Furniture & Fixtures, Hallways/Entryways, Home Decor, Kitchens, Living/Family Rooms, Offices, Tips and Trends· 0 comments tags: 3000 kelvin, accent lighting, ambient lighting, architectural lighting, bathroom lighting, bathroom pendant, bathroom sconce, bedroom chandelier, bedroom fireplace, bedroom lighting, cabinetry lighting, chandeliers, dimmable lighting, floating vanity light, floor lamps, garage lighting, how to create lighting layers, how to light a bathroom, how to light a dining room, how to light a room, how to light the bedroom, how to light the family room, how to light the great room, how to light the kitchen, how to light the living room, how to select a dining room chandelier, how to select lighting, kitchen island lighting, kitchen island pendants, kitchen lighting, kitchen pendants, Le Corbusier, LED blubs, LED light strips, lighted bathroom mirror, lighted shelves, lighted shelving, natural light, pendant lights, spa like bathroom, table lamps, task lighting
“The history of architecture is the history of the struggle for light.” Le Corbusier – Architect Think about the difference between getting your photo taken in at your local DMV under harsh fluorescent lighting, versus your picture at a sexy, low-lit restaurant. Good lighting is truly everything, but it is oftentimes an afterthought when designing a room. Whether it’s a bright task lamp on your desk to help you stay productive or a sconce by your bedside for cozy late-night reading, lighting is one of the most powerful tools for creating a specific mood. Bringing lighting decisions to the forefront of the design can make all the difference, and we’ll show you how. Layer the Light Lighting, like any great interior design element, should be layered to create contrast. A mix of accent, ambient, natural, and task lighting in the home provides a nice balance of light and dark that grants each room richness and depth: Accent lighting – supplementary light that illuminates dark corners or small spaces. A can light placed above a shower enclosure is one example. Ambient lighting – the general overall light that illuminates the entire space, such as a chandelier in the center of a […]
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Art & Design: A discussion of emotion, philosophy, selection and relationships

by Chris Knauer· September 08, 2022· in Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Dining Rooms, Furniture & Fixtures, Hallways/Entryways, Home Decor, Kitchens, Living/Family Rooms, Offices· 0 comments tags: Art and design, art and emotion, art selection, art sourcing, artistic expression, artists, artwork for a bedroom, artwork for a dining room, artwork for a family room, artwork for a great room, artwork for a kitchen, artwork for a living room, artwork for a nursery, artwork for an office, brush strokes in art, color in art, color schemes, color theory, delve deeper, design styles, emotional response to art, expression of art, feelings of art, go slow, how to select artwork, kelly smith cassidy, lake tahoe art, lake tahoe artists, mix and match, MRI machine, nietzsche, performance art, philosophy of art, psychology of art, randall hazeltine, response to art, scott forrest, styling your home, symbolism in art, trust your gut, what is art, why art
If you ask someone, “what is art?” they will usually refer to a painting or a photograph. In reality, art comes in many forms – performance art like dance, music and song, nature, poetry and architecture. Now, just for a moment, imagine a world without any art. Our world would be a very dim and boring place, devoid of imagination. Without art, the banality of reality would be intolerable. To paraphrase Nietzsche, “We have art in order not to parish from the truth.” Why Art? While it feels like a simple question, with an even simpler answer, the truth is that it goes way beyond bringing a little color into a living room. (1) Art breathes life into a space. It allows us to express ourselves, encouraging dialogue and welcoming emotion. It reminds us of what is possible—all to help turn an ordinary house into a home. Art connects us to the past and future. It feeds our curiosity and inspires our imagination. I love this quote from fellow-designer, Tara Bernard, “For me, art is like punctuation to a sentence; it is that all-important ingredient and without it, a space lacks the layers and attitude that a significant piece can […]
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Six Ways to Dress Your Walls

by Taliejane· May 06, 2022· in Bedrooms, Dining Rooms, DIY, Hallways/Entryways, Living/Family Rooms, Tips and Trends· 0 comments tags: brushed concrete, designing your walls, dress-up your walls, Geometric wood accent walls, leather wall tiles, mural wallpaper, PCV panels, venetian plaster, venetian plaster kitchen hood surround, vinyl wall paneling, Wallpaper, what to put on your wall
When it comes to designing your walls, there are so many fantastic opportunities to be creative and to express your style and artistic interest. Each wall in your home is like a blank canvas and it’s up to you to fill it with your imagination. Your walls can help define a certain style, direct your furnishing selections, showcase your personal tastes, tie your room together, add texture and create remembrances of friends, family, and occasions. (1) You might be someone who subscribes to a more maximalist way of designing, and if so, you might have a lot of stuff going on in your room already. You might need a spot for your eyes to rest. Letting a wall stay blank could be a great way to add much needed negative space to a room that is bordering on to busy. But, for those with a more minimalist design aesthetic, it’s easy for our walls to appear too sterile or just like big soulless spaces, so it’s important to design them with texture and color. Check out these six fun ideas to bring your wall(s) to life. Geometric Wood Accent Walls A custom geometric accent wall is a great DIY opportunity to […]
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Pillows, Pillows & More Pillows!

by Taliejane· October 19, 2021· in DIY, Home Decor, Living/Family Rooms, Tips and Trends· 0 comments tags: how to arrange pillows, How to decorate with pillows, how to select pillows, how to style throw blankets, how to style your sofa, loveseat, lumbar pillows, pillow sizes, sectional sofa, side chair, small sofa, standard sofa, throw blankets
  What’s the secret to a comfortable, cozy AND beautiful sofa? Pillows! Every designer loves pillows (what’s not to love?) but the art of mixing and matching sizes, colors and patterns can be a challenge. Here’s some advice on how to select the perfect pillows.
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Is Your House Ready for Summer?

by Taliejane· May 06, 2021· in Bedrooms, Dining Rooms, DIY, Hallways/Entryways, Home Decor, Kitchens, Living/Family Rooms, Outdoor Spaces, Tips and Trends· 0 comments tags: bringing the outside in, design for summer, Get ready for summer, get your house ready for summer, how to select paint colors, mountain modern bedrooms, mountain modern kitchens, mountain modern living rooms, mountain modern patios, outdoor patio design, Spring Cleaning
  It’s finally Spring and soon we will be stepping into summer!! I know we all hoped this summer might be different from last year…and that we could return back to “normal.” But, sadly we are still amidst a pandemic, although things seem to be improving. Even though we cannot go out and live our lives the way we used to this summer, we can still have fun at home. So, what better time to spruce up your house than now? Below are some tips to help you get your house ready for summer.
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Cabinetry 101

by Taliejane· November 11, 2020· in Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Dining Rooms, Hallways/Entryways, Kitchens, Living/Family Rooms, Offices· 0 comments tags: beadboard cabinetry, cabinetry door styles, Cabinetry styles, cons of beadboard cabinetry, cons of flat front cabinets, cons of glass front cabinetry, cons of mission style cabinetry, cons of shaker cabinets, cons of thermafoil cabinetry, flat front cabinetry, flat front door style, full overlay cabinetry, glass front cabinetry, how to select the right cabinetry, inset cabinetry, mission style cabinetry, partial overlay cabinetry, pros of beadboard cabinetry, pros of flat front cabinets, pros of glass front cabinetry, pros of mission style cabinetry, pros of shaker cabinets, pros of thermafoil cabinetry, raised panel, recessed panel, shaker door style, thermafoil cabinetry
  Whether you’re installing brand new kitchen cabinets or looking to refurbish existing ones, the range of available kitchen cabinet styles can seem overwhelming at first. Exploring the most common options and keeping a few helpful pointers in mind will help you choose the style that’s right for your home. (1)
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