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Color palettes for a Stylish Bedroom

  We love the soft neutrals and calming colors often found in traditional bedroom designs, after all this is the room in the house where comfort comes first! It is also a room in which you can really let your personality shine! Bedrooms are often the most personal room in the house, they are our…

Design trends that stand the test of time

  Needing some inspiration for your interior design? There’s no better way to find it than by researching the trends that show up time and time again! Seasons change, tastes evolve, but certain design themes seem to return again and again, or never go away. Designs that have stood the test of time are the…

Interior Design Trends Borrowed From Around The World

Decorating our homes is a very personal, unique outlet for creative expression and there isn’t one universal style to follow. Instead, there is a wide array of interior design styles spanning across continents like Africa, Europe, Asia, and America. As global citizens, we have a unique opportunity to learn about what other cultures eat, what…

Etch Design Group in Austin, Texas - a newly constructed home with family-friendly furniture including stain-grade fabrics for easy cleaning. Brass accents were added throughout the home for a subtle and elegant appeal - kitchen.

6 Steps To Make Your House Look Like You Just Hired An Interior Designer

  Many homeowners are very much ready to take on the challenge to put together a fabulous and coordinated design themselves, having full control of the design and decorative process. Part of the fun of interior design is the creative process itself. Choosing colors, fabrics, furniture, choosing what goes where, etc. It can be a…

The Most Popular Interior Design Color Palettes in 2022

Contributed by Dakota Hendrix A new year is the best opportunity to give your home a well-deserved refresh. It is, however, dependent on how far you are ready to go with your renovation. If you want to follow the trends, you should know the most popular interior design color palettes in 2022. New color trends…

6 Dated Home Decor Trends That Are Making a Comeback

Contributed by Dakota Hendrix Fashion design and design, in general, are actually not as innovative as one would think. Trends that we sometimes believe are new often prove to be just a revival of something that was “in” in the past. Speaking of old home decor trends making a comeback, we’ve recently noticed that six…

Home decor tips for a Modern Living Room

  From entertaining friends to cozy movie nights and work from home days, you undoubtedly spend a lot of time in your living room. It is easily the most important room in your home! Especially when it concerns design. A living room is often the first room we decorate and the one we switch up…

2022 interior design trends

  As we welcome a brand new year, we think, not only, about our own internal changes but also those changes outside of us too. Our homes are an extension of who we are, and with this new year comes change! Much needed change. 2022 brings interior design trends that are all about reclaiming spaces…

How to prepare your home for the festive season and the perfect Holiday table setting ideas!

The holiday season is here, and while it appears to be a time of slowing down and resting, it can often be the busiest time of year for our social calendars. It’s the season of hosting! Whether that be dinner parties, Thanksgiving celebrations, or the traditional Christmas lunch, you can bet that people want to…

A Guide to Elegant Holiday Home Decor

Contributed by Dakota Hendrix   It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! This means – it’s time for new home decor. It’s time to prepare your home for colder days and the most beloved holiday. However, because 2021 has not been a typical year, it may require some decor upgrades. Instead of the usual brightly colored…

Interior Design Tips to Re-Design your Master Bedroom

A master bedroom should be your private, personal getaway. Your home within your home. A serene sanctuary that expresses who you are.If you’re looking to transform your space, here are our top tips for creating change that will last. Focus on Subtle Colors  Opt for serene shades, that help to create a soothing and tranquil energy…

Accessories to Make Your Home Ready for Fall

  Fall is a season of transition, as we move away from the brighter and vibrant summer months we turn our attention inwards towards creating a cozy and warm haven in our homes. With the weather changing your home can come a subtle reflection of that. It’s a rich season of deep earthy color, delicious…

Must-Haves for Your Dream Home

  You’ve dreamed of it, you’ve pictured it, and now it’s time! You get to design your dream home. But where do you start? Creating your perfect space is a personal journey, it can feel very freeing designing a home that is perfectly attuned to you. However, one person’s dream may be another person’s nightmare!…

5 mistakes to avoid when designing a guest bedroom

You have a spare bedroom or maybe your kids left the house and now it’s time to transform their room into a guest room. It’s such a nice feature to have in your home to welcome and invite friends and family to stay at your place. But there are 5 mistakes you’ll want to avoid…

Increase Productivity At Work With Interior Design Tips

  Productivity seems to be this thing we either wake up with or not. Someday we have it. Other days it’s gone and impossible to find. But what if our environment could play a major role in increasing our productivity at work? Whether you are designing a home office or you are ready to go…

Etch Design Group in Austin, Texas - clean modern lines created the perfect foundation for this renovation - outdoor living space.

5 Eco-Friendly Interior Design Tips For Your Home

  Making eco-friendly purchases and choosing sustainable products isn’t limited to your closet or kitchen cabinet. Home decor and interior design are also keeping up to speed with the sustainable movement and making great improvements to offer people better choices for their home. After all, if we pay attention to what we eat and how…

Etch Design Group in Austin, Texas - clean modern lines created the perfect foundation for this renovation - bedroom.

7 Most Popular Trends for Paint Colors for Bedrooms

  Contributed by Daria Roman   With the growth of interior design, there are many ideas about the bedroom’s paint colors. People nowadays tend to apply their favorite color to their bedroom walls and trends seem to be changing quite rapidly. That’s why selecting the paint colors is very difficult – there are just so…

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5 Simple Changes to Do in Your Home for a Happy and Relaxing Life in 2021

  Contributed by Rocio Espinosa   It has been a year since the way we live changed globally. Through all these months, we have had to stay at home to prevent this pandemic from continuing to grow, entire families have had to adapt to working and studying from home. Faced with this unexpected change, many…

Tips for Choosing the Perfect Rugs for Your Home

  Contributed by Dakota Hendrix   There are many guidelines to follow in the world of interior design. Sometimes it may feel like there are so many things to consider that it is impossible to get everything working together into one cohesive unit. Not only does your living space or office need to be functional,…

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Furniture Trends in 2021

  Contributed by Beni Restea People have high hopes for the real estate market in 2021. Even though the housing market of 2020 has seen a lot of ups and downs, many are optimistic that this year the revitalization in the industry will open new opportunities for home buyers, sellers, investors, and real estate agents.…

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Reinventing Contemporary Interior Design

  Contributed by Beni Restea More so than ever, interior design is an integral part of a homeowner’s everyday life. In a world that changes faster and faster, having a space that you can make your own can make you feel safe and at home. Something as seemingly insignificant as a lamp or a painting…

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Interior Design tips to make Christmas sustainable this year

  The magic of Christmas is incomparable. The tree, the decorations, the lighting, the smell… It all works together to create a cozy environment. It brings us together and reminds us of many sweet childhood memories. When everything seems to be off this year, we can count on Christmas to bring peace and joy inside…

Etch Design Group in Austin, Texas - We designed the furnishing for this newly built home so that each space was full of color, pattern, and functionality - dining room with blue walls and silver chandelier and sideboard against the wall with art.

11 Luxurious Golden Paint Colors Designers Love

  VERANDA Gold tones are often misconstrued as too gaudy or only meant for drawer pulls, but as we look toward rooms that offer a sense of comfort, gold can add depth and personality to a space while managing to act as a neutral paint color. Gold paint doesn’t necessarily mean shiny and over-the-top; golden hues…

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Trending Modern Interior Design Tips for Your Home

  Trending Modern Interior Design Tips for Your Home Interior design trends are always evolving and changing, so it’s important to stay somewhat up-to-date on them if you want to maintain a chic interior space. Going too long without checking on what’s hot and what’s not could leave you with an embarrassingly out-of-touch design aesthetic…

Etch Design Group in Austin, Texas - We designed the furnishing for this newly built home so that each space was full of color, pattern, and functionality - sitting room with wallpaper and art, blue couch with tiger print pillows and a rug

5 Tips for a Cost-Effective Building or Remodeling Project

  BUDGET TIPS There are countless items to consider when constructing a new residence or updating your existing home. But top of mind for many is – budget! While trying to make your home perfect on a tight budget can seem daunting, there are many fun ways to design your home in an affordable manner.…

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What Type of Flooring is Best for Resale Value?

  Contributed by Daria Roman   What makes selling a house difficult is not putting it on the market and waiting for bidders. It’s selling it for the highest price possible. You need to consider many things if you want to achieve that, from hiring a real estate agent to knowing how to increase your…

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Modern Bohemian Décor Ideas

  Decorist Modern Bohemian is more than just an interior style – it tells a story of the inhabitants through its complexity. The word ‘bohemian’ refers to a socially unconventional person, especially one who is involved in the arts. Therefore, to be called a bohemian means one who lives an eccentric lifestyle, often with few…

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5 Designer-Approved Lighting Ideas for a Perfect Fall Patio

  Mini outdoor accent light by Kichler Contributed by Alice Whitfield A beautifully designed patio has a sense of magic. It draws you in and makes you want to linger as nature works its charms. It’s a backdrop for family memories – think s’mores nights and starlit movies – and, especially now, a much-needed escape.…

Creative Succulent Decor | Succulents with 3 planters | Austin, Texas

6 Creative Succulent Décor Projects

  Contributed by Alex Capozzolo Co-Owner, Brotherly Love Real Estate Succulents, the thick, fleshy, deserted plant; you’ll see them growing anywhere in any environment. Better use them as your interior decoration and get a real feel for the greenery without worrying about additional maintenance or work. That’s what we have on our minds today! Because…

Etch Design Group in Austin, Texas - designing a condo downtown Austin for a bachelor - inviting, lively space with wallpaper, pops of color, warm wood tones, and neutral furnishings for a cohesive design - geometric wallpaper in the bedroom.

15 Tips to Revamp Your Room From Dull to Dazzling

  Contributed by Julia Weaver Originally Posted on Redfin Your bedroom is one of the most important rooms in your house and the one you spend most of your time in. Even though few guests will step foot inside, it’s important to give your space a refresh to fit your style and become your personal…