This table lamp is so sweet, and it’s a favorite of mine to use in nurseries and little girl bedrooms, but the price tag has always been a hefty one. While the color isn’t quite as sweet on the “save” version, a can of white spray paint could go a long way here!

Splurge: $445 at Weego Home

Save: $44.99 at World Market

This style of desk helps you create a home office that is sleek and stylish. If you don’t have enough space to dedicate a full room to your office, this desk is cute enough to even work in a corner of your living room, and with the save price tag, it can also fit in your budget!

Splurge: $2,772 at Candelabra

Save: $499 at Z Gallerie

Coffee tables need to be as useful as they are beautiful, and this splurge coffee table has been a favorite of mine for a while now. I was so excited to find this “save” version so that the table becomes a little more attainable, and the save version even has a secret storage compartment in the base of the table!

Splurge: $999 from Horchow

Save: $169 from Wayfair

We were so excited that Small Room Decorating Magazine ran an article about us and what we do that we wanted to share it with everyone!

Check out what Small Room Decorating Magazine had to say about Homegrown!

I love when people take risks in their own home, and while taking a risk could backfire severely, it can also have a huge payoff. Bold patterns can really make a statement and take an otherwise bland room to the next level. The patterns can be playful, dramatic, contemporary or traditional, and in the right setting, it works beautifully! Here are some great examples of some patterned walls that I have fallen in love with.

I love to see the impact of a great remodel. It can sometimes be hard to fully grasp how far a room has come without seeing where the room began. Before and after shots are usually some of my very favorites because you can really see how different a space can look and feel with a new facelift. Sometimes it can be as simple as a new coat of paint or some new tile, and sometimes the overhaul of the entire space makes you appreciate all the work that went into the remodel. Here are some of my favorite before and after shots floating around the internet lately.

In keeping with the bathroom theme, I thought I would post some of my favorite bathrooms that I’ve run across around the web. It amazing how inspiring these spaces can be, and these pictures prove that once I get the chance to build my dream home, I have no idea what style I’ll end up using. All of these spaces have their own character and charm. Enjoy!

After spending a year doing nothing but designing tile layouts for people’s kitchens and baths, I realized there are a few tips that go a long way. Being that these spaces increase the value of your home more per dollar spent than almost any other improvement you can make, it is important to do it right, but don’t worry, this definitely doesn’t mean that you have to be dull, boring and safe.

Flooring is one of the biggest areas you will be covering, and porcelain tiles are a great option. They are not only more affordable than stone, but they have zero maintenance, are extremely durable, and the latest styles out there cover everything from ultra sleek and modern to stone-like (sometimes its really hard to tell the difference between a stone and a good porcelain!). Depending on the look (and budget) you are going for, you can choose from a mosaic floor or larger tiles. I would stay away from the 12×12 tiles as they will make your space look dated. Bigger (12×24, 24×24) tiles won’t make your space look smaller like some people fear, but they actually make it look clean and contemporary, while mosaic floors have a more ornate and traditional look and feel.

Here is a great large tile floor (you don’t have to go THIS large, but it is a great example of the clean and contemporary look)

And here are two great mosaic floor examples:

The walls have a lot more options, too many to cover in one post. I think a good general rule is to limit yourself to three different elements that you are bringing into the space. A great example would be to choose one mosaic pattern, one larger plain tile, and smaller tile with a similar color to the others. If you have a busy mosaic floor, I would keep the walls a lot calmer and repeat the colors found in the floor. If you feel like the space needs more color, you can always bring in a fun wall color, bath towels, and mats. If you choose to go with a more simple floor, add an exciting backsplash or mosaic detail. It’s also a great trick to repeat the colors or mosaic in different spots in the space, such as the backsplash and then again as a focal point in the shower.

And more importantly, you should love the space and have fun with the design. All rules were made to be broken (as long as you know what rules you are breaking and why)!

Black and white is one of my favorite color combinations. It’s striking and elegant, and it never seems to get old. Every era seems to embrace the tried and true color palette in its own unique way, but the basics of the look stay classically beautiful. Also, any color you bring into a black and white space will immediately pop, and the more vibrant the color the better. There’s no one way to pull this look off, but here are some of my favorites from around the web.

I am so excited to announce that we have added nursery rooms to our ever growing list of iDesigns! Check them out here, and let us know what you think! If you love the style, but the look doesn’t fit exactly what you had in mind for your own nursery, contact us for a customized e-decorating package. Also, keep checking back with us because we will be adding a lot of new categories soon!