Style - Do you have it? Want to know how to get it? Today we are sharing the secrets to developing a signature style. Our DTT living room challenge is step FIVE. Create a list of what you'll keep, what you'll give away and what you are going to sell. Kelly's style icon to know is India Hicks. See India's vibe, homes and style in these places: Her site HERE Her IG HERE Her books HERE, HERE, and HERE Anita thinks Paula Sutton has a very unique and joyful personal style Her book HERE Her IG HER...

Beware of these decorating myths! Let's discuss these 'rules' that aren't really rules! This first myth is - Small rooms must be painted white - FALSE! Have you taken the decorating quiz on Kelly's new app? No obligation when you check it out and get your personalized plan. Visit studio.com/kelly or simply click HERE to experience it! Anita has updated her Amazon page with many new beautiful items for your home. HERE. We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. ...

Is your living room stuck in the past? If it is, we're here to help you update it. Move away from the cold gray color! Make sure your furniture isn't all 'matchy-matchy.' Use flexible seating These are just a few of our tips from the episode today. Listen to our episode about the Nancy Meyers look HERE. We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qualified purchases at no extra cost to you. Anita's crush is Monarch of the Glen HE...

Thrilled that many of you have subscribed to my new app Home Design Coach ! I am really looking forward to working with you on creating a home you truly love. For those of you who haven't heard about the app or those who are interested but have questions...I popped in today to answer some of the questions I have received since the launch. Listen in to learn more and if you didn't listen to the prior episode about the app tune in there to get additional details ... or better yet, head to Home ...

Is your house depressing? We are here to help you make it a happy place. Let's talk about the things that might be making your home feel sad. For starters, make sure you have good lighting and you've decluttered your home. Kelly's App - Home Design Coach is fantastic! Have you checked it out? Right now save 20% and have Kelly help you design a home you truly LOVE! Go HERE to see what it is all about and subscribe. The special launch pricing ends on May 8th - don't miss out! We participa...

Your home TRANSFORMATION awaits HERE ! Hi Everyone, Are you dreaming of living in a home you truly love? Let's make that dream a reality starting today! It's Kelly...popping in with a special opportunity for you. It's an opportunity to create a home you truly love with me as your design teacher and guide. The teachings, experience and results will be tailored to you! You can join me for this opportunity on the new app I created with Studio.com. My app is called Home Design Coach. You can...

New to decorating? We've got you covered!! We've got a lot of thoughts for someone who is just starting out in their decorating journey. We're sharing some of our favorite tips for you. If you are just starting out, check out these episodes, Design lessons that will make you a better decorator HERE When to splurge and when to save HERE DTT defines Beidermeier Find out more about Beidermeier furniture HERE. We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may rece...

Wood drenching is a room that is full of wood. It could be on the walls, the ceiling, the floor and so much more. We're discussing what it is and why you might or might not want to do it. Let's discuss! Need help with your home? We'd love to help! We do personalized consults, and we'll offer advice specific to your room that typically includes room layout ideas, suggestions for what the room needs, and how to pull the room together. We'll also help you to decide what isn't working for you. We w...

Don't start a renovation project without listening to this episode. Before you pick anything out, first think about how you use your home, not how you would like to use your home, not how other people use their homes, but about how you and your family live there. A few tips include - invest where it matters most and don't focus on trends, but on classic design that is always in style. We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qualif...

We're sharing some painting secrets for your home. There are so many things you can do with paint in your home, like color drenching. Take into account the color of the light in the room by always looking at samples in the actual room where the color will go. You also might want to know the LRV of the paint, or the light reflective value. We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qualified purchases at no extra cost to you. Crushes:...

Stop! Will your upgrade increase your home's resale value? Do you care? Let's discuss. Some upgrades like pools or fancy appliances are probably not going to make you more money when you sell your home. Unique tiles in the bathroom and very high contrast kitchen countertops may also be an expensive upgrade that won't pay you back. Crushes: Kelly's crush is a darling pelted fabric lampshade. See it HERE. We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a...

If you are looking to add curtains, blinds, shades or something else to your windows, you'll want to hear this. We're covering the whole list Blinds Roller shades Roman shades Woven shades Honeycomb shades Vertical blinds Plantation shutters Curtains We're talking about why we like or dislike each option. A few options got 2 thumbs down from us. Can you guess which ones? Anita's favorite source bamboo shades are HERE in the Hatteras Camel color. Anita uses BLINDS.COM for her windows HERE. ...

Patina, what is it and why do we love it so much? Patina is the subtle change that develops on surfaces over time. It can happen to copper, brass, silver, wood, leather, and marble. SCHEDULE A DESIGN CONSULT Need help with your home? We'd love to help! We do personalized consults, and we'll offer advice specific to your room that typically includes room layout ideas, suggestions for what the room needs, and how to pull the room together. We'll also help you to decide what isn't working for yo...

It's Spring Break! Enjoy a few DTT Classics while we, and we hope you, enjoy some time with family. Buckle your seatbelt, thrills and spills await! We love making inexpensive changes to get a big result. We're calling this cheap thrills! Here are a few of the tips shared today. Paint old furniture for a new fresh look Use unique objects for artwork Paint old wicker furniture or baskets a fun color for a change Use an oversized basket to store extra pillows in your room, then it becomes dec...

It's Spring Break! Enjoy a few DTT Classics while we, and we hope you, enjoy some time with family. Spring is almost here and it's time to get your house ready for Spring. Sure it's time for spring cleaning, but it also the time to refresh your decor. We're sharing what our favorite spring things to do to our homes and some specific products. Kelly loves these items Chintz napkins Green linen table runner Nest We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may rec...

It's Spring Break! Enjoy a few DTT Classics while we, and we hope you, enjoy some time with family. Get off the trend hamster wheel! If you are following the trends you'll always be behind, and you'll never get ahead of the game. The anti-trend is all about going classic without worrying about what is 'in' and what's 'out'. The anti-trend means you create your own signature style so you are never 'off-trend'. Listen to our podcast episode how to create your own style HERE. Here are some clas...

What is the 2/3 rule and why does it matter? We'll explain and once you get it, it's super easy to use the rule. Remember you don't need to be precise. There's no need to use a tape measurer; it's just a guideline We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qualified purchases at no extra cost to you. Kelly's crush is the series "Knife's Edge - Chasing Michelin Stars". Check it out HERE. Anita's crush is a new pair of duck boots HER...

Microdosing color, what is it? And more importantly how do you do it? We discussed the episode 'Do you Fear color' you can listen to it HERE. This is such a fun way to add small amounts of color to a room, while it still remains mostly neutral. SCHEDULE A DESIGN CONSULT Need help with your home? We'd love to help! We do personalized consults, and we'll offer advice specific to your room that typically includes room layout ideas, suggestions for what the room needs, and how to pull the room to...

Is the dining room dead? We have lots to say & share on this debated decor topic. Today we delve deep into the dining room & we say, the dining room is .... Well, you'll need to listen to find out! The dining room has been around for a long time, but many new homes are being built without dining rooms. Is this going to last? The interior design site Modsy saw a 156% increase in buyers that want a dining room between 2018 and 2019. DTT defines change order. We participate in the affiliate pro...

Find all the right places for all of your furniture. We're sharing our favorite furniture placement tips. Furniture needs to be balanced in the room. To get more information about how to check for an off balance room listen HERE. We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qualified purchases at no extra cost to you. Sliders are perfect for easily moving furniture around sliders for carpeted rooms are HERE sliders for wood floors ar...

Why do so many people say they love color, but have white and gray interiors? Is it because they are afraid of color? Let's talk about why and how to get over it. Listen to our episode on how to choose paint colors with confidence HERE. You can also listen to our episode about the best ways to add color to a room HERE. We love all of the colorful rooms you can see on House & Garden's website HERE. We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small f...

Don't downsize, right-size. Rather than moving, learn how to make your current home fit your current life. You can change your home without changing your address. Check out our episode on forever homes HERE We also talked about making your home work for the long haul HERE We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qualified purchases at no extra cost to you. Anita's crush is a set of charming cabbage plates HERE Kelly's crush is the ...

Is there ever a forever home that works forever? Can you buy one house that will work your entire life, or does it make more sense to have a different house for each of the different phases of your life? Anita and Kelly disagree on this topic (surprise, surprise). What do you think? Let's discuss! DI - 13:29 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Give your home some animal magnetism with animal prints. We searched far and wide to bring you the best animal print products for your home in a variety of products. Check out this gorgeous inspiration room HERE These are our animal print product picks for you. We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qualified purchases at no extra cost to you. Leopard print plates, less than $50 for a set of 4 HERE Blue and white leopard print...