You only get one chance at a first impression, so make it great! Whether you’re considering selling your home, or simply ready for a fresh look, we all know the importance of a first impression. We adore this classic Colonial in Wilmington, North Carolina. A classic color palette with tidy landscaping is balanced with modern…
Scandinavian vibes reign supreme at this modern farmhouse in Durham, NC. What began as a home staging business evolved into a successful interior design firm for Chyrelle Dorinsky and Zhiela Ashtiani, friends since attending Virginia Commonwealth University. Eight years later, the Richmond, Virginia-based interior design firm Lustre Home is designing properties throughout the region—from historic…
One Room, Two Ways We asked two interior design teams to turn an unused space into an ideal teens’s playroom. With a $3,000 budget, they each created a retreat for kiddos to play, create, hang out, and daydream. DESIGN NO 1: CIRCLE Design Studio, LLC JOHN T.H. DORLINI, CID, LEED BD+C AND THERESA A.C. DORLINI,…
Architectural Home Features with a Cool Purpose Sometimes, architectural details only serve one purpose: to look pretty or interesting. But in many historic homes, an archaic detail that lends charm to the structure may once have had an important function beyond the aesthetic—often helping the home’s residents stay comfortable before the invention of modern HVAC.…
The Ultimate Work-From-Home Office Space TEXT by Jasmine Bible + PHOTOGRAPHY by Jennifer Morgan Photography With work-from-home becoming the new norm for many of us, this family took the storage space above their garage and converted it into a co-working home office space for two. This once underutilized room is now a bright, open, organized space…
by Taylor Titus We’re loving the warm neutrals trend—rich, earthy hues in luxe textures. Cozy up your nest this autumn season with these beautiful pieces…all sourced from amazing small businesses! PILLOWS Dash Mudcloth Pillow Cover, $90, & BD-2 Handpainted Mudcloth Pillow Cover, $130, osxnasozi.com CHARCUTERIE BOARD Hand-Me Charcuterie Board by Achillea Design Co, $87, achilleadesignco.com (Photos…
TEXT Jasmine Bible + PHOTOGRAPHY Brian Robbins, My Media Rocket When Jenny Mitchell and her husband Matt purchased this classic mid-century modern home in Waynesboro, VA, it was like walking into a time capsule. “Everything had a pink undertone …think Calamine lotion,” laughs Mitchell. Purchased from the original owner, the home had been lovingly cared for, but…
Let’s Talk Interior Design – Installment 1 This week on Sweat the Details, Keith and Jim are joined by Nest’s Storyteller and Editor-in-Chief of NEST Magazine, Jasmine Bible, to kick off a series of interior design-focused interviews. For this first installment, we speak with Natalie Papier, a professional Interior Designer, who recently moved from Chicago to Charlotte,…
Copy the look of this adorable Victorian-inspired home in Jackson, Tennessee, to enhance your curb appeal! COLOR PALETTE The serene cream and olive colors of the house are enhanced with pops of black, jade green, firecracker red, and periwinkle on the columns and front door detailing. House: Polar Bear (75) Behr, behr.com; Trim: Bonsai Trunk…
Creating Insta-worthy Interiors For most of us, when we move into our homes, our living room is a blank white box. Sure, some may have crown mouldings, and some may have original hardwood floors, but essentially we are all beginning with a blank slate. And therein lies the beauty! From an empty white living room, you can create your…
