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Have I Mentioned How Much I Love My Students?
Carrie, a student in the Homeowner’s Guide to Beautiful Homes program shares her experience.
Our Kitchen Remodeling Materials
Are you thinking about renovating your kitchen? Professional interior designer Debbie Talianko shares tips and insights into her own project.
Our New Home Reno Series: Family Room Furnishings
Do you ever wonder why the things you purchased for your room didn’t work out? In this article, Debbie Talianko shares her process for her family room inspiration.
Why One Bad Sofa Can Spoil the Whole Thing
In this article, pro interior designer Debbie Talianko shares what’s needed for a successful interior design project.
Using Storyboards to Plan Your Kitchen Remodel
Planning a kitchen remodel starts with a concept. Here is an easy way to get your vision onto paper so you can assess how it will look in real life. In this article, I’ll also share tips to help you plan your kitchen remodel budget.
Before & After Series: Great Room
It’s always great fun to see before and after photos for any room in the house. Professional interior designer Debbie Talianko walks us through the before & after story of a great room makeover for one of her favorite clients.
How to Use Fabric and Textures Monochromatic Color Scheme
Often, my students ask about mixing fabrics and texture. Here’s an example of how to do this in an interesting way.
How to Plan Your Office on a Budget
Designing a beautiful and functional office doesn’t have to be expensive! Come along with me on this redesign to learn how I redesigned this office without breaking the bank.
Apartment Living Room Ideas: My Son’s Studio Apartment
Apartment living has its challenges. And studio apartments, even more so. Here are some apartment living room ideas that may inspire you to do a refresh of your own.
Our Home Reno Series: Fabrics, Wallcoverings & Paint Selections
Picking out the fabrics, wall coverings, and paint for your home can be overwhelming. But with so much experience under my belt, it’s not as hard as it used to be. Learn how I make these big decisions!
Our Home Reno Series: Drywall and Those Crazy Doorways
I’m so excited to share the process of renovating our new home. This week I’ll walk you through the drywall and doorway changes we’ve made inside our home.
Our New Home Reno Series: We Bought a House!
My husband and I just bought a new house! I’m so excited to share our plans with you as we make our way through many renovations.
What exactly are performance fabrics anyway?
Do you have kids? Pets? Worried about them ruining the furniture? Well, worry no more! Performance fabrics are what you need.