Month: July 2017

5 Home Design Trends I’m Loving Right Now

by Mom by Design

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I wouldn’t consider myself a super trendy person. The word itself usually makes me back away from whatever the trend is, and search to find something more classic and timeless.

HOWEVER, pouring over interior images as much as I do throughout the day, there are a few elements I see that bring me so much joy.  These are things I find worth buying because I see them as design statements that would make me happy for a very long time.  So let’s get right into it.  Ladies and gents, the top 5 home design trends I am loving RIGHT NOW:

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Area Rug Round-up for Kids

by Mom by Design

Area Rug Round-upFor Kid Spaces

The area rug. The grounding force in any room, no pun intended. Finding one can be a daunting task.  Today I’ve rounded up 24 area rugs for all price points and all kinds of kid spaces. Each of these picks (except for the princess rug- but that was just too cute not to include) can grow with your child and keep your house looking stylish instead of looking like a day care.

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California Dreamin’

by Mom by Design

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One of my favorite styles lately is this “California casual” style I’ve been seeing all over the place.  Emily Henderson has been posting a lot about how to get this effortless look in your homes on her blog.  It’s fresh, bright and put together, but very comfortable and inviting at the same time.  I had the opportunity a few weeks ago to not just use this style in a room, but actually go to California to create it.  My cousin Ronnie, who is actually closer to my dad’s age, has been talking with me for awhile about helping him out with his house in Davis, California.

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Packing Light for a Weekend Away

by Mom by Design

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One of my favorite things to do is travel. It doesn’t happen as often as I would like, but whenever I get the opportunity to see someplace new, or just get away to a favorite vacation spot, I take it. As anyone with kids will tell you, packing for a vacation with kids is a ridiculous experiment in how much stuff you can possibly fit in your car to account for any and all possible scenarios. The amount of luggage you end up bringing resembles that of someone moving out of their house rather than someone driving two hours to the beach.

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