Interior Designers

Staying sane during a home renovation with Laurie March

Melissa Dunlap — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 04:00:00 -0800

You want to remodel your space but so far the only step you've taken is to clip out your favorite dream home photos. What do you do? Cue remodel specialist Laurie March to the rescue!

Online interior design services: Are they right for you?

Heather Terveen — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 04:35:00 -0800

Think you can’t afford an interior decorator? Think again. While using an on-site decorator is outside the budget for many of us , hiring a decorator remotely just might fit the bill for your next project.

Classic cottage interiors that evoke seaside warmth

Melissa Dunlap — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 10:11:00 -0700

Acclaimed set designer James Radin who is known for the dreamy homes captured in Something's Gotta Give, The Holiday and It's Complicated recently served as a guest designer for HGTV’s new series House Hunters Renovation. We caught up with him to get the scoop on creating the perfect Cape Cod-inspired living space.

Fall decor trends

Melissa Dunlap — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 02:00:00 -0700

Looking for a stylish way to celebrate the autumn season? We spoke with the experts to see what's hot this year for fall so you can put together a chic look for your space that's right on trend.

2012 Trend Report: High Point Market

Melissa Dunlap — Wed, 02 May 2012 16:00:00 -0700

On April 21-26, designers, buyers and industry experts gathered for the spring High Point Market. Get an inside peek at what’s hot in the home design industry for 2012.

The glitz and glamour of Hollywood Regency style

Melissa Dunlap — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:00:00 -0700

The classic Hollywood Regency style made popular in the 1930s is making a modern-day comeback. See why this luxe style is gaining a new cult following and learn how to combine lacquer, mirrors, and rich fabrics to bring the look home.

Sneak peek: HGTV Green Home 2012

Melissa Dunlap — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:25:00 -0700

SheKnows got a sneak peek inside the 2012 HGTV Green Home and spoke to the designers about the decorating process for creating the modern family farmhouse. The HGTV Green Home Giveaway begins April 12, so take a look and see why you should enter.

HGTV’s David Bromstad predicts 2012 interior design trends

Melissa Dunlap — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:00:00 -0700

Wondering what’s trending this year in interior design? We got the scoop from David Bromstad, host of HGTV’s Color Splash and the original Design Star, who shared his predictions for 2012 interior design trends.

Decorating with the color green

Melissa Dunlap — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 08:30:00 -0700

The color green is making a splash in interior design and is one of the hottest color trends for 2012. We’ve got tips from hot designers on decorating with green hues and product picks for bringing this trend home.

Backstage at the 2012 Oscars: Architectural Digest's Greenroom

Melissa Dunlap — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:37:00 -0800

Get a sneak peek inside the exclusive backstage lounge for the 84th Academy Awards. See the design created by Waldo Fernandez for the Architectural Digest Greenroom.

Decorating inspiration from the 2012 Oscar-nominated film The Help

Melissa Dunlap — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:00:00 -0800

Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture, The Help beautifully captures 1960s Southern style and period decor. We got the scoop from production designer Mark Ricker about inspiration for the set design and his tips for re-creating the look at home.

HGTV Design Star Finale: Winner announced

Heather Terveen — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:45:00 -0700

This week on HGTV Design Star the final two designers competed for their very own HGTV design show. We’ve got the details on the exciting final show and thoughts from this season’s winner – Meg Caswell!

Kathryn Ireland: "You could say I suffer from design jungle fever."

Kathryn Ireland — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:45:00 -0700

Whatever gift for interior design I have can be indelibly linked to my mother. My sister and I would come home from school and our mother would have rearranged everything. She was always one for evaluating her surroundings, assessing what was there and visualizing how a rearrangement would make it better.

Expert tips for dorm room décor

Michele Borboa, MS — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:30:00 -0700

Want to be the dorm decorating envy among your new college friends? New Jersey-based Blanche Garcia, licensed interior designer and principal of B. garcia designs, shares her dorm decorating tips for you and your new dorm roomie.

Expert tips for sophisticated beach house décor

Selena Dehne — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 09:30:00 -0700

Whether your beach house is a permanent home, vacation getaway or a property you rent to others, there are several beach house decorating techniques you can use to ensure the interior of the house looks just as stunning as its view.

Home by Novogratz: Not your typical design show

Heather Terveen — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 06:00:00 -0700

The newest design team to hit HGTV’s line-up is husband-and-wife collaborators Bob and Cortney Novogratz. The hip, always-pushing-the-design-envelope NYC couple manages to juggle seven children while overseeing dozens of design projects. In each episode of Home by Novogratz, they take on a unique project to create a distinct space that showcases their self-taught, downtown-chic aesthetic. Here’s the inside scoop on what drives the duo’s design process and their thoughts on the show.

Celebrity Décor: Laila Ali’s inspiring nursery

Heather Terveen — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:20:00 -0700

Laila Ali recently welcomed a little bundle of joy into her home -- her first daughter, Sydney J. Conway. The former boxer and Dancing with the Stars participant created a beautiful, inspirational space for her newest addition. SheKnows recently chatted with the celebrity nursery designers behind the gorgeous room to find out what inspired the details of the classic and whimsical space.

Kathryn Ireland: "There is method to my madness"

Kathryn Ireland — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:00:00 -0700

Celebrity designer Kathryn Ireland shares her thoughts about starring in Bravo’s Million Dollar Decorators and her life as a decorator.

How to show your personal style at home

Laura Carson Miller — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:30:00 -0700

Sure, many of us have big dreams for our ideal living space, but sometimes we need help when it comes to bringing our personal style home to roost. We recently spoke with Erika Ward, an Atlanta interior designer and owner of Erika Ward Interiors, about ways to make sure your home looks fabulous while making a statement with your own personal touch.

Meet the designers behind Million Dollar Decorators

Heather Terveen — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:20:00 -0700

Bravo recently premiered Million Dollar Decorators, a new show that follows five of L.A.’s most sought-after interior decorators work and personal lives. Poised to satisfy both design and drama enthusiasts alike, it will give viewers an all-access pass inside some of the most stunning homes in the world. SheKnows has interviewed each of the celebrity designers to give you a closer look at what drives and inspires each of them.

What inspires Million Dollar Decorators’ Nathan Turner?

Heather Terveen — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:10:00 -0700

Bravo recently premiered Million Dollar Decorators, a new show that follows five of L.A.’s most sought-after interior decorators' work and personal lives. SheKnows interviewed each of the designers to give you the inside skinny on what makes them tick. California native Nathan Turner talks travel and shares his comfortable, eclectic design style.