There’s something uniquely different and understated about the way people living in Northern and Western Europe decorate their homes. If you’ve been admiring the look of décor while binge-watching popular streaming shows such as Emily in Paris and Behind Her Eyes, we have some tips for adapting the casually chic European style look to...
In a world where people have been obsessed with presenting the best versions of themselves through filters and lenses on Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat, it’s not surprising to find a trend for the antithesis of perfectionism growing. The 16th Century Japanese idea of “Wabi-Sabi” is rooted in the spiritual acknowledgement that nothing lasts forever,...
Not that long ago, the term “rustic” described homes with a Western ranch, mountain lodge, or lakeside cabin vibe. Rough-hewn tables and chairs, a wood-burning stove, and plenty of Buffalo plaid blankets were hallmarks of this style, but times have changed. Today, “rustic” is incorporated into many different settings – including coastal and modern...
Lighting. Ambiance. Decoration. The lighting fixtures in a room do more than you think. That’s why LightsOnline works to help you find the fixtures you need to bring your home together. A cohesive lighting design with fixtures finished in warm brass can enrich the atmosphere of your home. Warm brass lights from LightsOnline are...
Whether you call it “Modern Victorian,” “New Victorian,” “Victorian Modern,” or even the more fanciful “Nouveau Victorian,” this popular design trend is not your great-grandmother’s decorating style. While the term “Victorian style,” might conjure up images of the white ruffled blouses, tightly cinched corsets, and voluminous skirts popular during Queen Victoria’s reign, the period...
The adage “Less is more” sums up the popularity of midcentury modern’s minimalist look in home furnishings over the past 10 years, but now the pendulum is swinging in the opposite direction. It’s not just lighting and furniture experiencing a Maximalism revival, either – the fashion world is also going through this revival. “Maximalist...
The end of winter is finally in sight, so it’s time to prepare for spring with a refresh of your home decor. Why not start with your lighting fixtures? Just like fashion, lighting trends change from season to season and year to year. They can be decorative, functional, exciting and more. When you choose...
Here at Design Inspirations, we keep our finger on the pulse of what’s hot in the world of lighting. One look that we’re seeing a lot of these days is the versatile, textured, eye-catching look of rattan. Trendsetters are loving this earthy, natural material because it exudes a kind of “casual elegance” that is...
It’s a new year and a fresh opportunity to update your home décor in the upcoming months. If there’s one thing that one year of quarantine has demonstrated to many of us, it’s that our spaces could use some sprucing up. We’ve compiled a list of the 6 top home trends for 2021 that...
The fastest way to revitalize your home for the new year is by refreshing your lighting fixtures. You may have realized that the lights in your home help to determine how people see and experience the space they’re in. It’s not unusual for your guests to notice the lights in a room without even...
