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4 Outdoor Fireplaces Perfect for Fall Entertaining

While the long summer nights may be coming to a close, your outdoor entertaining opportunities are just getting started. Extend your home beyond your sliding glass door by using an outdoor fireplace to...

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Don't Be Afraid of Design: Overcoming Home Decor Phobias

We've all paid mind to those pesky design rules: Don't use large furniture in small spaces, stay away from bold colors, all four legs need to be on the area rug. Fortunately, rules were meant to be...

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Fall's Best Gothic Design Elements

Gothic design brings to mind giant gargoyles and towering wrought-iron gates guarding a spooky graveyard. While these elements add a chilling look to creepy movies and Halloween festivities, they can...

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How to Create a Kid-Approved Bedroom

For a child, a bedroom is more than just a place to sleep. It’s a room to do schoolwork, listen to music, play games, sprawl on the floor, rough-house, read, build models, daydream, visit with friends,...

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3 Fresh Home Design Looks for the New Year

2016 was a great year for interior design. So many trends were influenced by new innovations and technology; beautiful colors took new form; unique silhouettes filled every room of the home; and...

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Before & After: A Palm Beach-Inspired Retreat

Just because it's winter doesn't mean you have to shy away from bright colors, playful patterns, and sun-drenched beach motifs. When our clients told us they wanted a master suite that embodied the...

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Get Hygge: Cozy Up to Scandinavian Simplicity

The Danish trend hygge (pronounced “HOO-gah”) took the world by storm in 2016. Both a lifestyle and design trend, hygge is recognizable by its Scandinavian simplicity, modern decor, plush accents, and...

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Winning Spaces for Watching the Big Game

Root, root, root for the home team - but do it in style. With a little design know-how and a lot of team spirit, these rooms offer sweet spots to watch the big game. Ready, set, hike! For the elegant...

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Home Decor That Inspires Amour

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time of year to add a little ooh la la to your home. After all, it’s still cold out and getting dark early, so your rooms should look inviting to you and to any guests...

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Live Happily Ever After: Creating a Fairy Tale Interior

Pretty accessories, elegant touches, and finishes fit for a king all combine to create a fairy tale interior. From delicate pastel palettes to chic chandeliers, this sweet and sophisticated style is...

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Styling a Romantic Window Seat

No spot in the home is as suited to romance as a window seat. Curling up in one to watch the world go by can make anyone feel like the heroine of a Victorian novel. Whether you choose to lounge on a...

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Get Rich Quick: Decorating With Jewel Tones

While we still love a neutral color palette and subtle accents, the design world is going crazy over rich jewel tones like emerald, sapphire, and fuchsia. Jewel tones are most often used as accents to...

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Sellers: Here's How to Update Your Home With Looks Buyers Love

When you’re putting your home on the market, you want it looking its best. You know you’ll need to clean and declutter, but what about making cosmetic updates? Investing in a new look for your home...

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3 Color Palettes for a Sophisticated Home

Trendy color pairings  are not for everyone. But even if you prefer timeless paint palettes, the decision to update your home decor with new hues still comes with a lot of choices. Glossy or matte?...

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3 Rules for Avoiding Common Color Mistakes

Choosing colors for your home can be overwhelming. From neutrals to bold accent colors, the shades and intensities of each color can be confusing, especially after staring at a few hundred paint...

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3 High-Impact Spots to Use Bold Color

The next two years are all about the big, the bold, and the beautiful. While neutrals and metallics will always dominate interior color palettes, the new color trends are paving the way for a rise in...

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Designer Lookbook: Kerrie Kelly's Subtle, Sophisticated Drama

At Kerrie Kelly Design Labs, our clients are anything but traditional. Though transitional style prevails in our Northern California neighborhood, we're seeing more and more people gravitate toward a...

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These Stylish Floors Will Make You Rethink Your Renovation Plans

Some trends come and go, and others are mainstays. But when it comes to flooring, classic styles with a refreshed twist become instant hits. Below are some of our favorite versatile flooring looks....

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Sneak Peek: 5 Home Design Trends You'll Be Seeing in 2018

Twice a year, true interior design magic happens when the industry gathers in North Carolina for High Point Market. This massive trade show gives the design world an opportunity to show off the newest...

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2019 Design Forecast: What's In, What's Out

As we flip to the last pages of our 2018 calendar, it’s time to look at interior design trends on the rise - and say goodbye to those on their way out in 2019. Here are our predictions about what’s in...

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Spectacular Solariums and Sun Rooms Let in the Light

Sun rooms, solariums, skylights - oh my! While the terminology can be confusing, these rooms designed to offer indoor sunbathing have similar qualities and suit any type of home environment. If your...

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Creating a Home(work) Station That Gets Top Marks

When was the last time your home workspace or study station inspired you? For most people, the answer is, "Not recently." Whether you’re prepping an area for your work-from-home days or setting up a...

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7 Retro Trends Making a Comeback

Each year, fashion leaves a strong impression on the design industry and its offerings for the season. For 2020, the vibe includes handmade organic details paired with the sparkle of the ’70s disco...

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Organizing Your Pantry in 6 Easy Steps

Food pantries can take just about any form. These versatile storage areas for canned goods, paper products and less frequently used small appliances may be housed in a walk-in room, a simple drawer, a...

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How to Pick the Best Window Treatments

Window treatments help define the style and mood of a room. When deciding on a window treatment, start with the style, then think about color and design. Don't forget hardware choices to add the right...

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First Impressions: Designing a Tidy and Stylish Entryway

First impressions are lasting impressions. That's why creating a stylish, yet organized entryway benefits both you and your guests. Such an entryway is more than a simple doorway — it's a transitional...

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Sheer Genius: Hanging Window Treatments Is a Smart Move

In addition to contributing to the design and softness of a room, window treatments help minimize heat transfer from windows during the spring and summer months. Drapes, blinds, shutters and shades can...

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Updated Home Design for Any Style

For interior designers, the twice-yearly High Point Market is a hub of inspiration, drawing 75,000 attendees from all over the world to tour showrooms packed with more than 2,000 exhibitors. While not...

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