Window Inspiration

When it comes to window treatments for your home, we know there is a lot to consider. Not only is it important to complete the overall look for a room, but there are key factors to consider, such as energy efficiency, lighting control, and privacy. With so many options to choose from, where do you start? Depending on your style and budget, you could go from wooden blinds, to roman shades, or beautiful curtains to...

New Year, New Colors

Interior design experts have revealed the color trends that will cover walls in 2019. From deep reds to hazy blues, there are a variety of colors coming this New Year that can make an impact in your home. Forest greens will bring a sense of nature in the home, while statement pieces of bold yellow will create optimism. Electric tones of lime greens and citrus orange will bring a playful vibe to spaces. For a...

Quick Guide: The Kitchen

The holidays are approaching, and you know what that means: family, friends and FOOD! The kitchen is the center of your holidays every year, and we want to give you a quick guide to creating your dream space! An open layout creates an inviting area for your guests to enter the kitchen, while single-level islands keep them there. Hardwood floors are a great investment that will be stylish for years to come, and can unite...

Open Floor Plan Decorating Ideas

Transitioning between a kitchen and family room can be tricky. Here's some things to think about.  Depending on the size of your living area, oversided details will help fill space. Tall walls need large art or wall deco objects such as mirrors.  Metallic, wood or stone accents can offer warmth, depth and personality all in one.  Window coverings offer simple, yet comforting and efficent alternatives that won't take up space. Furniture accent pieces can completely change...

Interior Fundamental Principles of Design

Balance, proximity, alignment, repetition, contrast and space are fundamental principles of design.  According to j6design, “These elements and principles of design are the building blocks. The elements of design are the things that make up a design. The Principles of design are what we do to those elements. How we apply the principles of design determines how successful the design is.”  We take these fundamental principles and apply this to the interior design of each home or room. If you aren’t knowledgeable on…

2018 Trends and Comebacks

It’s no wonder the average home owner is overwhelmed with the myriad of decisions to choose from. With so many architectural interior options, picking the hottest colors, adding to the small scale details of each room down to the pillow textures, there is a lot to decide. There are several ideas of what style looks like based on your personality. According to Style at home magazine, “every year brings with it hot new trends and this…

Cohesiveness Incorporates Strong Elements of Design

COHESIVENESS is a beautiful word in the design industry. It means cohering or tending to cohere; well-integrated; unified: a cohesive organization. Interior design incorporates the full cohesive picture. The elements, layout, personal style, trends, budget and room functionality. Cohesiveness incorporates strong elements of design. Elments such as shape, texture, space, harmony and balance. If we are doing our job right, these elements bring all a sense of unique style and what people consider "hominess" to...

Hey Mama’s! Happy Mothers Day

Here’s a shout out to all you beautiful mama’s or mama-like mentors! Thank you for all you do in this magnificent world to raise our future leaders of America. May you have a weekend filled with love, laughter and fond memories. From our home to yours – SRS Design Team

Simple, Beautiful: Summer Kitchen

Planning a kitchen renovation or building a new home? The kitchen is considered to be the heart of the home. Get decor ideas and inspiration to create the kitchen of your dreams. As interior design professionals, we champion creativity and have a passion to fully design or partially redesign your kitchen. We will incorporate all design elements including your style personality and functionality of a space. We know where to begin and how to complete a project…

Automation – Summer Savings

  What would you think about a revolutionary new system that automatically moves your shades throughout the day, so you don’t have to? Well, they are here! Whether you are just getting started or are a home automation enthusiast with many connected devices already in play, you can create a personalized whole-home connected experience for your window coverings by integrating PowerView Motorization with compatible smart home systems.  Read more about Hunter Douglas’s Intelligent Shades here…

Classic 4th of July Palette

       House Beautiful Magazine has 50+ Nautical-Inspired Rooms you may want to take a gander at in the near future. With independence day right around the corner, great design cators to a festive environment when entertaining. “These rooms prove the seaside is chic with bold stripes, weathered wood, and a classic red, white and blue palette.” Nautical in the midwest proves to be just as savvy and distinct as it does on the coasts. Read…

Masculine Vibe

        This month we get to celebrate Fathers day. It’s a fantastic time to tribute the masculine vibe when decorating your home. According to Traditional Home magazine utilizing a masculine taste for style means “designing elegant interiors with masculine undertones: rooms that convey warmth, strength, and a sense of the people who live in them. What’s the formula? The short answer is masculine room design embraces dark, saturated colors; clean lines; a rugged mix…