Down2earth Interior Design recently completed our Mt. Airy project. The focus was on the living and dining areas on the first floor. These rooms are now set for the Thanksgiving gathering with family and friends. Let’s have a closer look. [caption id="attachment_20088" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Photo: Rebecca...
Working moms know how to eek productivity out of every moment we’re not with the kids. So it should have come as no surprise that everything about being interviewed by Fox 29 host and busy mom Karen Hepp was speedy and efficient. When Amy was...
My favorite professional organizer, Carrie Kauffman, always likes to point out that “being disorganized is a constant drain on your time, money, energy, sanity. It can make you feel like you’re out of control and like you’re gasping for breath. On the other hand, if you know...
Back to school, back to work… now that the kids are out the door some may be thinking about being productive and making some updates to the home office. We are proud to have HGTV feature one of our Contemporary Home Office projects! HGTV has created...
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...
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,...
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....
June is the season of milestones- graduations, weddings, anniversaries ….and in this case, it marks the 5 year anniversary of the launch of Down2Earth Interior Design! In the past 5 years, I’ve added terrific designers to my team, built relationships with trustworthy vendors and contractors, and...
Brandon Baker of the Philly Voice has called Amy the Connoisseur of Color! The article, "For your inspiration: Explore the homes of Philly's interior designers" gives us all a peek into the homes of local designers and down2earth design is honored to be included....