With the new year still fresh, the design industry is all about predicting interior design trends for 2018 right about now. Part of our philosophy here at Down2earth Interior Design is that timeless design is sustainable design, and we’re not about latching on to something...
In my new kitchen, the north wall will be a big time focal point. The kitchen configuration is a widened galley kitchen, and all eyes will be on the wall straight ahead. Could I hang a painting there? Or choose some decorative wallcovering? Sure. But...
This blog post was written by down2earth's decorating consultant, Jillian in our summer series, "Designers' Own Home." A few years ago, my husband and I embarked on a large home renovation project. It started simple enough -- " hey, what if we add on an office"....
Spring is a time of rain, sun and flowers. To celebrate the return of beautiful blooms we have found some beautiful floral statement pieces to provide you with some fabulous interior design inspiration. Welcome to “Bold Floral Interior Design”. Let’s start with a highly visible, big...
Down2earth interior design has been honored with two amazing features in the past week. First, Curbed Philly featured a tour of Heidi and Frank’s Fairmont rowhome in their House Call section. We were thrilled to see how great their home is looking four years after Amy...
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In a recent interview requested by an aspiring interior designer, Amy provided an inside look at life of a design business owner. We thought it would be interesting to share with our blog readers the inside look as she answers these questions. In an average day...
New Year's Eve. Whether you're watching the shiny ball drop, at a party dancing under a silvery disco ball or simply clinking champagne glasses together, it's a night filled with shimmer, sparkle and bling. Why not keep the celebratory, sparkly spirit in your home all...
Have you noticed how everything from furniture to flatware seems to be dipped in gold these days? We saw the gold trend heading our way a while back and are loving all of the gilded items available now. What better day to celebrate gold than today,...
October is national Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This campaign aims to bring awareness to the disease and to honor those who have lost their lives to or who are fighting Breast Cancer. The Breast Cancer Awareness campaign offers strength, courage, and hope to anyone affected...
Whether big or small, on the wall or leaning on the floor, mirrors bring light and sparkle to your room's decor. Here are 5 mirrors we love: 1. Avandian Leaner Mirror from Homedecorators.com 2. Parsons Wall Mirror, Gray Herringbone by West Elm 3. Mosaic Mirror, Poppy by Serena...
In Habitat for Humanity’s own words, “ReStores are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, home accessories, building materials, and appliances to the public at a fraction of the retail price.” You can shop or donate, and proceeds...
Want that air to circulate but not interested in a cutesy ceiling fan with lamp shades shaped like flower petals? Check out the Modern Fan Co. Here’s 5 Modern Fans we love! 1. The Pharos Ceiling Fan: 2. The Torsion Ceiling Fan 3. The Solus Ceiling Fan 4. The Cloud Ceiling Fan 5....
Rugs serve to frame a seating grouping within a larger space. When clients came to down2earth interior design looking for suggestions for rugs with only natural fibers, these wool beauties from Horchow came to mind. The neutral colors and timeless patterns will never go out...