I have always been drawn to the color orange, especially deep, strong orange hues. The festive color reminds me of Fall, Harvest, Halloween, a new fresh school year. Orange can also be a wonderful color for our interiors but it can be tricky. Farrow and...
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...
My Favorite Black Paints-Tricorn Black
posted by: Tobie Hand
February 13, 2022
Sherwin Williams’ Tricorn Black is a beautiful, lush neutral black. The hue is such a rich and stable black, it is perfect as accents on ceilings, walls, kitchen islands, and cabinetry. It works beautifully almost anywhere! I love this dining room by the House of...
My Go-To Farrow & Ball Stone Grays for Kitchen Cabinets
posted by: Tobie Hand
February 7, 2022
I absolutely love stone grays on kitchen cabinets—they create such a refined, handsome look in a kitchen. Stone gray pairs beautifully with stainless steel appliances and balances effortlessly with crisp whites, especially when set against white natural stone and tile. It also flows seamlessly with...
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...
Making an Orange Splash! Clever Ideas for Decorating with Orange (without overwhelming the space)
posted by: Tobie Hand
January 11, 2022
Orange is a wonderfully happy and inviting color! It is associated with meanings of warmth, vibrancy, joy, creativity, fun, freedom, and sunshine. This fresh color can also be a wonderful enhancement to home interiors. However, in order for the hue to work, it is important to...
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...