Area rugs. As the Dude would say, “they really tie the whole room together, man”. And when it comes to home decor advice, the Dude from the film “The Big Lebowski” definitely knows his stuff. Your floor has the capacity to function as a “fifth wall” if you use an area rug appropriately. This fifth…

Every day should feel like a party. However, it can be a challenge to capture that intoxicating party energy, especially in the realm of home decor. But there’s one easy solution: pillows. The entire way that your home feels can be drastically altered by the simple addition of a toss pillow. Here’s how to choose…

Written by resident Apt2B designer, Kyle Schuneman As a designer, it’s hard not to consider how a room is going to photograph when it’s finished. Making a perfectly livable room that also grabs you lots of likes on Instagram? Now that’s an art form. But don’t worry – I’m going to show you how to…

Is it narcissistic to say how much we love mirrors? Probably. But the truth is that mirrors are an incredible tool in the interior design toolkit. And they’re also one of those tools that most people don’t know how to use. Mirrors open up a room, add light, and make it much easier for you…

Pastel. The word itself has almost become poisonous in the design world. Try seriously suggesting pastels to a designer and – at best – you’ll be met with an eye roll. At worst you’ll be given a lecture about how pastels are only for children. Or for grandmothers who collect dolls. Either way, the designer…

Lamps are the most under-utilized home decor element. There. We said it. Not only do lamps serve an essential purpose (y’know, letting you actually SEE your home), they also help solidify your style. All too often people get a lamp for practicality’s sake. But if you actually care about creating a cohesive design throughout your…