Art for the outside of one’s home comes in many different forms. It can be botanical – such as a bunch of pretty hanging plants – artistic, or even just a simple bird feeder. If you live in an urban area, such as a New York City, you don’t have much outdoor space. But if [...]

In case you haven’t heard – which means you have not been reading IDHQ OR watching Nate Berkus – Olioboard is huge. Olioboard is a virtual application for creating mood boards as well as a community of creative inspiring individuals. Originally custom-made for Interior designers – but now used by everyone – it includes loads of [...]

When it comes to decorating, there are very few things more fun than exploring various paint options and then watching as the color transforms the space from drab to fab in just one or two strokes of a paint roller. But you know what else is super fun? Contests! Creative contests, at that. The folks [...]

Ever find yourself staring at that awkward blank space between your ceiling and the top of your cabinets? Well I sure do and it drives me crazy. It is about a foot of empty space that gets extremely dusty and is hard to clean because of its location. Today we are going to teach you [...]

Preparing for a new baby is without a doubt one of the most exciting times in a person’s life. There are nine months to plan, research, think, and ultimately wait for the little babe to arrive. And a huge part of this process is nesting. Creating a warm, cozy and loving living space for a [...]

One of the best attributes a person can wish for when it comes to a home is a fantastic front porch. On warm and sunny days, you can sit out with an iced cold drink and watch the neighborhood go by. Even in crisp fall weather, a front porch can transform your home into a [...]

Accessorizing a space can be terrifying for the sheer fact that you might create clutter rather than adding the finishing touches that your home needs. When decorating, furniture creates the movement within a space, but the accessories define your style and enhance your home to a personal level. Here are some top design secrets to [...]

Living in New York City, you realize that every inch in your apartment matters when you are decorating. Space is considered a luxury that not everyone can afford. So we are going to give some tips on how to trick the eye into believing you are living in a castle – when in reality you [...]

Area rugs, with their different sizes,  patterns, palettes and shapes, have so many jobs within one room. They can enhance the design of a room or make the theme of your home more definite than before. They can add warmth to your room - literally and figuratively. They can become – if you need one – a focal point [...]

When selling a home or redesigning your space, a picture can speak a thousand words. Our design coach, Stephanie Weeks advises that whether you are styling your bookshelf or placing a new lamp you purchased, it’s a good idea to take a picture. “If you think that bookshelf looks too cluttered or the room still [...]