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...
Nooks and Crannies-Great Ideas for those UN-Wasted Spaces! (Under the Steps)
posted by: Tobie Hand
September 12, 2021
As a designer, I get the question all the time, “What do I do with this awkward space?” One of the trickiest spaces in the home can be underneath or beside the staircase. However, this area can be very usable and beautiful. I hope you...
The Most Breathtakingly Serene Blue Bedrooms
posted by: Tobie Hand
July 30, 2021
A blue and white bedroom is serene and calming. It reminds me of a cool morning sky over freshly fallen snow. Blue can add an incredible sense of peace, therefore it makes a perfect color for a bedroom. It is best to stick with lighter,...
Benjamin Moore’s Black Beauty is a pure black paint color that works well in both modern and traditional spaces. It is a beautiful, rich black with a warm undertone. It is perfect for any space in your home such as trim work, cabinets, walls, home exteriors, ceilings,...
Favorite Whites-White Dove
posted by: Tobie Hand
June 23, 2021
White Dove is a designer favorite because it a true white with an extremely versatile presence in a space. White Dove is a perfect white color for walls, trim, cabinetry, and other millwork. It has a wonderful balance of warmth and cool which is very...
Designer Spotlight-Barbara Barry
posted by: Tobie Hand
I have been in love with Barbara Barry’s interiors my entire adult life. Everything about Barbara Barry’s design aesthetic is sophisticated and classic with a modern flair. She not only designs the most amazing interiors, but she is also one of the most influential furniture...
Color Spotlight-Cooking Apple Green by Farrow and Ball
posted by: Tobie Hand
June 22, 2021
I love Farrow and Ball’s description of their delightful green color, Cooking Apple Green. “It is a Farrow & Ball classic which always feels charmingly familiar and, like all greens, creates the feeling of health and vigor. It has a rich, old-fashioned appeal in darker...
Top 10 Best Kitchen Banquettes
posted by: Tobie Hand
April 18, 2021
I have always loved the space-saving beauty of a built-in banquette. While working with my interiors firm, H & H Interiors, my design partner and I worked to reclaim her 1920’s bungalow kitchen space. The before picture shows an empty, practically unusable kitchen nook. We...
Palladian Blue is a stunning and serene blue paint color. It is a color that changes with the light throughout the day but never loses its true essence. Benjamin Moore’s description is perfect: “All is calm and relaxed with this soft, airy blue that combines...