Red doors are a fun and timeless classic way to impact your home’s exterior. I have been looking for the perfect shade for my home. I found several selections that I believe are “can’t miss” reds, used by amazingly talented designers and builders. In the...
Category: Interior Design 101
The Beauty of Upholstered Beds
posted by: Tobie Hand
June 27, 2022
Bedrooms should be restful retreats and a soft space to land after a long day. Sometimes they can be cold and boring when consumed with too many wood pieces. An upholstered bed is a perfect way to break up the monotony of the wood and...
How to Create a New Bedroom with an Old World Look
posted by: Tobie Hand
February 20, 2022
I absolutely love how this gorgeous room turned out. This space was designed when I was with my partnership, H & H Interiors a few years back and still has such an ageless look. We knew that our clients were looking for a romantic, antiqued...
How to Transform a Breakfast Nook in Five Easy Steps
posted by: Tobie Hand
January 30, 2022
Kitchen remodels are a wonderful investment in your home but they can also be very costly. If a renovation is not within the budget, you can still do small things to your kitchen to make a big difference. We transformed this kitchen nook from blah...
Tips to Creating a Beautiful Monochromatic Space
posted by: Tobie Hand
January 23, 2022
My former design partner and I designed the interiors of a beautiful old New Orleans home. We called the front two parlors the “gold rooms” because every fabric, paint, and accessory had aspects of creamy gold. Our goal was to create a space that had...
Black and White Bathroom Inspirations
posted by: Tobie Hand
January 18, 2022
As I begin a bathroom makeover, I began looking for inspiring ideas for a black and white color scheme. I searched, sourced, and sorted through many wonderful designs and discovered several exceptional examples that stirred my creative juices. I hope that you enjoy these amazing...
13 Divine Foyer Inspirations
posted by: Tobie Hand
December 13, 2021
Foyers are the introduction and entryway to our homes. These entryways are very important spaces and can be a wonderful opportunity to be creative. I hope you enjoy some of the unique and beautiful foyer inspirations! Clear Home Design gives this foyer a fresh, clean,...
The Beauty and Functionality of Skirted Console Tables
posted by: Tobie Hand
November 15, 2021
Skirted console tables are a clever way to hide clutter and add stunning visual interest to your interiors. They work wonderfully in offices, foyers, dining rooms, living rooms, mudrooms, and in almost any nook or cranny in your home. I have included many of my...
12 Attractive Ideas for Decorating a Long Hallway
posted by: Tobie Hand
November 4, 2021
This narrow hallway was designed by my previous design company, H & H interiors. The hall was dark, cold, and boring as you will see in this before picture. We painted it a warm, cream color, added subtle but effective trim work all down the...
Top 10 Most Beautiful Dark, Rich Browns
posted by: Tobie Hand
October 29, 2021
Dark rich browns are exquisitely handsome in most spaces around the home including studies, libraries, hallways, accent walls, bedrooms, and even exterior finishes. The color brown is associated with richness, encompassment, sturdiness, reliability, and safety. Here are 12 of my favorite dark, rich browns done...