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6 Furniture Arrangements for the Same Room
If you love to sketch or you love to color, this blog is for you. ❤️ You'll see why in a minute.
Let’s start with a simple room plan. It has two doorways and a large window. This room is roughly 22' x 15'. Here are 6 different furniture arrangments for the same room.
18 Ways to Make Your Home Look Expensive on a Budget
There are plenty of ways to elevate the look of your room. Here are 18 ways from Debbie Talianko, a professional interior designer, to make your room look and feel expensive even if you’re on a budget.
30 Guest Bedroom Ideas
Having an extra bedroom where guests can stay is a luxury. But when friends and family visit, treating them to a comfortable room is a must. In this article, professional interior designer Debbie Talianko offers tips and inspiration for creating the perfect oasis for your guests.
12 Tips for Choosing the Best Washer and Dryer
With so much innovation available to us, it’s hard to know how to choose the best washer and dryer. But the basics never change. In this article, we’ll discuss what to consider before you shop.
Debbie’s Patio Tips
Happy Summer! It’s been a while since I checked in with you.
Are you ready for summer?
With everyone making plans to relax this weekend, I thought you might enjoy my list of my favorite summertime activities.
How to COMBINE COLORS in Your Home
Using color in your home and having it feel pulled together takes a little bit of “know-how”. In this article we’ll walk through a few easy tips for creating your color scheme as well as some things about paint you probably didn’t know.
How I Transformed My Living Room | Before & After
Who doesn’t love a Before & After story? Here, in this article, Debbie shares her thought process behind her own home’s renovation for her living room.
The SHOCKING TRUTH about Styles
Does your home look outdated to you but you're not sure how to update the room scheme? We'll talk about the common mistakes that DIY homeowners make when it comes to room decor. In this article, Debbie shares ways to give you home your own unique style.
Room Refresh on a Budget
You want to make your room feel a little different, but you don't want to start over. And, you don’t want to break the budget. In this blog, Debbie shows you a couple of ways to use what you have and give your room a whole new look!
How to Make Your Home Feel Comfortable
Do you struggle with ways to make your home look and feel warm and inviting? Do you want your home to feel comfortable? It’s best to first determine the function to create your dream space.
These cozy home tips will work with any décor style. In this video, Debbie gives you her best tips for arranging your room so that you feel joy every time you enter it.
3 SECRETS to finding your own Design Style
Not sure what to call your design style? Or which interior design style resonates with your heart? Do you have trouble knowing how to get started? There are so many choices online and on TV, it’s hard to find your own style. In this video, I’ll share 3 secrets to finding your own style. I’ll explain the method I teach my students in my design courses.
Our New Home Reno Series: Family Room Furnishings
Do you ever wonder why the things you purchased for your room didn’t work out? In this article, Debbie Talianko shares her process for her family room inspiration.
What to Avoid on Game Day
It’s the big finale of this year's football season and that means— lots of couch time. 😋
Why One Bad Sofa Can Spoil the Whole Thing
In this article, pro interior designer Debbie Talianko shares what’s needed for a successful interior design project.
Our Home Reno Series: Choosing Family Room Furniture
Debbie Talianko is planning her family room furniture while at the same time, considering a future kitchen remodel. The new furnishings must fit the current floor plan as well as the future. She shares her thought process in this article in her Our New Home Reno Series.
Why Red and Green at Christmas?
Ever wonder why Christmas colors are so exciting? In this article, Professional interior designer Debbie Talianko demonstrates why complementary colors are so pleasing to the eye.
13 Ways to Accessorize Your Home
Professional interior designer, Debbie Talianko shares her 13 best tips for decorating this Holiday season or any time of year.
Are Expensive Faucets Worth It?
In this article, take a tour behind the scenes of Waterstone Faucets. Learn why spending more up front can save you lots of money and aggravation in the long run.
A Quick Design Tip: How to Hang Draperies
Did you know that fabric has a memory? It’s true.
Our New Home Reno Series: Before & After Multi-Purpose Room
Pro interior designer Debbie Talianko shares insights and tips for creating a multi-purpose room. Get ideas for storage and home office space and more! Take a peek at the before and after’s too as she shares her own home renovation project for this new space.