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That Empty Corner
Designer Tips What to Put in an Empty Corner: 5 Designer Ideas An empty corner can make an otherwise finished room feel just a little…
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Dining Room Size Chandelier Guide
Black Cat Interiors · Lighting Guide The right chandelier can make a dining room feel finished, intentional, and beautifully proportioned. But choosing the right fixture…
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Art Size Guide
Black Cat Interiors Design Guide Art Size Guide: Tape It Out Before You Buy Artwork dimensions can be surprisingly difficult to visualize from a product…
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7 Secrets to Beautifully Styled Bookshelves
Bookshelf Styling Tips 7 Secrets to Beautifully Styled Bookshelves Create bookshelves that feel balanced, collected and intentional using a few simple designer styling techniques. Have…
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The Best Faux Plants for Every Interior Design Style
Designer Decorating Guide The Best Faux Plants for Every Interior Design Style The right faux plant does more than add greenery. It can fill an…
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Palette Inspired by Paloma
Paint Palette Inspiration A Luxury Coastal Paint Palette Inspired by an Elevated Paloma Some color palettes feel like a vacation before you ever paint a…
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Don’t Fear Your Favorite Color
If your favorite color happens to be beige, sage green, navy blue, or soft seafoam, you’re lucky. Designing with those colors is relatively easy and…
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How to Choose the Right Art for Your Space
“Echoes in Blue” Digital Art Print
Artwork helps set the mood of a room just as much as paint, furniture, lighting, and textiles. -
Which White Paint Should You Choose?
Choosing white paint should be simple… but somehow there are hundreds of options.
Alabaster. Pure White. Snowbound. White Dove. Chantilly Lace.
If you’ve ever stared at a paint deck wondering how they’re all different, you’re not alone.
The secret isn’t finding the “best” white paint color. It’s identifying the type of white you’re looking for first. -
Wallpaper vs. Wall Murals
Wallpaper vs. Wall Murals: Which One Is Right for Your Home? Wallpaper and wall murals can both transform a room, but they create very different…
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Moving Beyond White Wainscot
White wainscot creates a beautiful neutral backdrop that allows color, wallpaper, artwork, and furnishings to take center stage. It’s classic for a reason — timeless,…
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The Evolution of Peel & Stick (Options That Could Elevate Your Space)
Peel‑and‑stick products have come a long way from the early days of flimsy decals and temporary dorm‑room wallpaper. Today’s options are thicker, more realistic, more…
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How to Create a Hybrid Interior Design Style (Without Choosing Just One)
Struggling to define your interior design style? Learn how to mix styles and create a cohesive hybrid home that feels personal, layered, and intentional.
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Choosing Exterior Paint Colors: A Complete Guide
Choosing your home’s exterior colors involves much more than finding a paint swatch you love. Roofing, brick, stone, windows, landscaping, architectural details, and natural light…
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Creating Cohesion in Home Design
Cohesion is one of those design qualities you feel before you can name it. You walk into a home and something just makes sense —…
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Why Pinterest Inspiration Isn’t a Design Plan
And what actually makes a room work If you’ve ever saved 47 living rooms to a Pinterest board and still felt stuck…you’re not alone. Pinterest…
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What’s Out in 2026 (And What to Do Instead)
A Black Cat Interiors Perspective Every new year brings a fresh wave of design predictions — some inspiring, some questionable, and some that make you…
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How to Create an Inviting Bedroom (Without Starting Over)
Creating an inviting bedroom doesn’t have to mean completely starting over. If your space feels flat, unfinished, or uninspiring, the solution is often not new…
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The 2026 Color Trends That Actually Matter (and How to Use Them at Home)
Every January, the design world explodes with “trend forecasts” — some inspiring, some confusing. Keep in mind that trends are only useful when they help…
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Holiday Styling Guide: Creating Warmth, Wonder, and Welcome
The holidays are more than a season — they’re a sensory experience. Every surface, every glow, every texture tells a story. This year, let’s move…
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Digital Interior Design Trends 2025: How to Create Spaces That Feel Alive Online
As interior design increasingly moves into the digital realm, clients aren’t just looking for pretty pictures—they want immersive, thoughtful guidance that helps them feel their…
