Interior Design

5 Ways to Use Your Living Space for R&R Before the Holidays Hit

Christina Tetreault

Going to the spa to get an hour massage is a wonderful way to relieve the stress brought on as the holiday season approaches- we can’t argue against that. But, here’s a secret: you can get the relaxing and rejuvenating benefits of massage right in your own home (without begging your significant other to rub your back). But how? By using underutilized areas of your living space.

5 Holiday Table Setting Tips

Tamara Kraus

Whether your friends and family gather at a beautiful table setting everyday or just a few times a year for the holidays, the decor should reflect your home and heritage. Magazines, decorating websites and antique stores are a great place to get inspired, but remember that table settings aren’t about perfection: they’re about memories. AFM talked to Ken Mosesian, table design expert from ForYourTabletop.com, on how to put a vintage, yet modern twist on traditional holiday themed table settings and colors.

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1. Use rich colors-Instead of focusing on what’s trendy, think about what makes you feel good. Opt for rich colors this season...

7 Reasons Why Neutral Rooms Are NOT Boring

Christina Tetreault

LM Century cocktail table

We want to address the myth that “neutrals are boring.” Classifying neutral tones and pieces as ‘boring’ or ‘dull’ only inhibits the potential style, elegance, and versatility of a space. With over 40 years in the industry consistently providing the perfect combination of style and elegance for all of their clients, the 2013 Best of our Valley winner La Maison Interiors provides seven simple suggestions why you should incorporate neutrals into your interior design.

Q&A with Celebrity Interior Designer, Windsor Smith

Katie Lambert

Meet L.A.-based interior designer Windsor Smith. While designing homes for celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow, she also recently launched a line of furniture with Century, and has her own innovative lines Room in a Box and Room in a Flash, which make it easy for anyone to access beautiful personalized interior design services.