It’s that time of year again when ghosts, goblins, and ghouls make their annual appearance, but some design mistakes haunt homes all year long. These 7 Deadly Design Sins might not rattle chains in the night, but they can certainly send shivers down a designer’s spine. Don’t worry, though, this isn’t a horror story without hope. With a few tricks (and some design treats), you can banish these bad habits for good! #1 Dead Space: The Design Graveyard Every home has it, that awkward corner or empty wall that just seems to exist without purpose. Maybe it’s the space under the stairs or that lonely spot beside the sofa where nothing seems to fit. This “dead space” can make your home feel incomplete and lifeless. To revive it, think of every inch of your home as an opportunity. Add a cozy reading chair, a tall plant, or a console table with styled décor to bring energy and intention to forgotten areas. Even a well-placed piece of art can resurrect a neglected corner. A well-designed home doesn’t leave any space to rest in peace. #2 Poorly Placed Lighting: The Phantom of the Flat Room There’s nothing scarier than bad lighting, it […]
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Vaulted and cathedral ceilings are showstoppers—architectural features that instantly make a space feel grand, airy, and full of light. Their soaring lines and expansive height create an incredible design opportunity, but they can also pose unique challenges. The key is to bring balance, warmth, and proportion to the space, while celebrating the drama of the architecture. At Talie Jane Interiors, we love designing around these high ceilings to make them both beautiful and inviting. Here’s how the incorporation of beams, various materials from tongue and groove to metal, specialty lighting and even cabinetry can transform your vaulted/cathedral ceilings into a perfectly composed masterpiece. What’s the Difference? Vaulted Ceilings: Characterized by their arched or curved shape. While the term “vaulted ceiling” can encompass other shapes like domes or barrel vaults, an arched ceiling fits the general definition of a ceiling that slopes upward, often following the roofline, and creates a sense of spaciousness. Cathedral Ceilings: A vaulted ceiling and a cathedral ceiling both increase ceiling height, but a cathedral ceiling is a specific type of vaulted ceiling that features symmetrical, sloping sides that mirror the roofline. Design Techniques Faux & Real Wooden Beams are a designer’s secret weapon for vaulted ceilings—they add […]
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