by Anna Jacoby Interiors | Mar 20, 2018 | Fireplaces, Home Decorating, Interior Design, Redecorating, Redesign
Is your fireplace tired and dated? If so, then a fireplace makeover may be in your future. Sometimes the fix is very simple— several coats of white paint on old bricks or a worn oak mantel is often enough to give the fireplace a fresh new look. But sometimes a more...
by Anna Jacoby Interiors | Nov 27, 2017 | Bedrooms, Color, Furniture, Home Decorating, Interior Design
Many people find it challenging to combine different colors and patterns when shopping for new furnishings. They feel more comfortable purchasing a matching sofa, loveseat and chair, for example. However, mixing colors and patterns makes a room much more interesting,...
by Anna Jacoby Interiors | Oct 24, 2017 | Furniture, Home Decorating, Redecorating, Redesign
For a variety of reasons, some living rooms are difficult to furnish. Maybe the room is too small, or even too large, or just awkwardly laid out. Or maybe you’d just like a new idea for furniture arrangement. Instead of your typical sofa, try a grouping of chairs...
by Anna Jacoby Interiors | Jul 13, 2017 | Home Decorating, Interior Design, Kitchens, Remodeling
Before (scroll down for after pictures) This kitchen transformation is striking. What once was a dark and isolated space is now an open, light-filled, beautiful great room. The first item on their wish list was removing the wall separating the kitchen from the living...
by Anna Jacoby Interiors | Sep 12, 2016 | Home Decorating, Kitchens, Redesign, Styles & Trends
When it comes to interior design, many people find it easier to tell you what they don’t like rather than what they do like. Can you describe your own design style? Are you traditional? Modern? Contemporary? Classic? One reason it’s so difficult for us to pin down one...
by Anna Jacoby Interiors | Apr 13, 2016 | Home Decorating, Interior Design
You undoubtedly have heard of rhythm as it relates to music. But did you know that rhythm is also an important concept in interior design? Rhythm in interior design refers to the illusion of movement through a space. Rhythm keeps the eyes traveling around the room and...
