If you’ve visited Europe over the past decade, you’ve probably noticed the proliferation of light wood tones in commercial and residential settings. Lighter woods have been popular in Europe for some time—not just in Scandinavia but also in Great Britain and other Western European countries, whereas darker woods have prevailed here at home. Right now, [...]

Color Predictions for 2018 Trending Hues to watch for in 2018   The temperature outside might be turning cooler, but color trends are heating up. Several major paint manufacturers and color experts are announcing their colors of the year. Judging from their names and descriptions, they’re definitely going to be hot.

It’s time to welcome the arrival of fall into your home! With the beautiful ever-changing foliage, it’s easy to grab inspiration from the outdoors to make the interior of your home feel cozier and more festive for this time of year. Wondering what elements to add to your home this season? Use our tips below [...]

[fusion_text]Fall is right around the corner and our designer’s at Wallauer’s have put together a list of different design tips to spice up your home. Design around what you love and check out how little changes to your home can make a big difference Dark Green             Dark Green is [...]

  Finding the intersection between traditional and contemporary   Transitional style is a major trend in interior design at the moment. You might be thinking, “That’s great…but what does ‘transitional style’ even mean?” Simply put, it’s a marriage of two other decorating styles. It’s not quite traditional, not quite contemporary; instead, it’s a masterful combination [...]

When thinking about your dream home, did you ever think about local birds? Most people don’t. They think it means bird feeders in the garden or maybe somewhere for some birds to nest nearby. However, every year a shocking 1 billion birds flying into our windows – the lucky ones are just stunned while many [...]

Is your home starting to feel a little cramped or tired?   Perhaps you’re torn about moving because your location is great, the kids love their school, or you just think it would be prudent to build up more equity before making the leap. Don’t despair. There are many ways to make your home look [...]

Finding the colors & styles that work for you   What’s your decorating style? If someone asked you that question, would you have an answer or be stuck for a reply, finally reaching for that catch-all word “eclectic?” There’s nothing wrong with having eclectic tastes. It just means that a diverse range of things appeals [...]

Looking to spruce up your kitchen? Consider a fresh coat of paint Worn cabinets can ruin an otherwise beautiful aesthetic—but a fresh coat of paint will hide a multitude of sins.   Cabinets take up a considerable amount of space in just about any kitchen, so they can make or break a room.   If [...]