Expert Entryways
If you were to open your front door for an unexpected guest, what would your entryway say about you? A “drop zone” of sorts for many, this place of the home can be tricky. If not carefully considered, it can easily become cluttered chaos, littered with kicked off shoes, dropped book bags and forgotten umbrealls. …
Instant Heirlooms
When preparing for this post, I started thinking about what exactly is an heirloom? Oxford Dictionaries defines “heirloom” as “a valuable object that has belonged to a family for generations.” That’s a tall order in today’s world! I think you could go on and debate the word “valuable” in that definition — what creates value …
Decorating with Khakis
When I say “khakis,” you probably think of pants or a certain “Jake” from a certain insurance company. But khakis are used in all styles of home decor. For this Color Showcase, I’ll show you how to use khakis in different ways in your home decor. In a Neutral Palette Khaki is a great base …
Rethinking Pastels in Home Decor
Pastel colors are making a comeback in home decor. I know – when I say pastels, it’s easy to think of the saccharine colors of the 1980s. The more modern version, though, is softer and used more as an accent color. Rethink using pastels in home decor – here’s how! Farmhouse kitchens are in style …
Chocolate Crazed!
From hazelnut chocolate truffles to tiramisu, anyone that knows me knows I LOVE CHOCOLATE! As an employee of Mohawk Home’s eCommerce department, I am fortunate enough to be on the forefront of most technology, however this quote pretty much sums up my thoughts about that… While I love chocolate, I also love easy recipes! Who …
Room for Fun: Game Room Ideas
We have rooms in our homes for all sorts of activities — eating, sleeping, cooking, lounging — so why not make room for fun and games, too? Today I’ve collected some inspiration for creating your own room for fun in your home, otherwise known as a game room! Evaluate the space you might have available. …
Mohawk Makeover: Mrs. Turley’s First Grade Classroom
Back to school season is finally here! Last week, Georgia classrooms were filled with children ready to begin a new year of learning and fun. Over the summer break, Samantha Turley, first grade teacher at White Elementary School (Bartow County), had to move rooms and was looking for a fresh, fun way to jazz up her new space. …
How to Get the Look: Industrial Chic
I love industrial style and design. Basically, “industrial” style or design means mixing woods, which are usually stained or aged, with metals and neutral colors. Industrial style was born of – you guessed it – industry! It reflects the metals of gears and factories and the wood of old doors and walls. The patinas in …
Color Showcase: Cool Whites
It’s the dog days of summer so what better time to explore some cool white interiors? If you’ve been in the paint aisle lately, you have probably noticed the overwhelming number of paint swatches considered “white.” When you look closely (or maybe even get one up on your walls) you see that not all shades …
Designing for Both Sexes
Remember that show “Designing for the Sexes”? Every week, the host would talk to a couple who was stuck in a decorating dilemma. The woman wanted one thing; the man wanted another. By the end of the episode, he had a design that both could love. So, how did he do that? How can you …