Just like a strategically placed candy cane on the branches of a Christmas tree, a touch of red and white …
Room Envy: Simple Yet Chic
“My approach is to work within a client’s budget finding unique pieces that are economical but look expensive. You don’t …
Color Crave: Stay Golden
You’ve likely got some in your jewelry collection but gold is great to decorate your home with, too. A gold-trimmed …
Intimacy in the Open
Conversation spaces can be the cherry on top of your open floor plan. Once upon a time, “Where do we put …
Sliding Doors
Finding wall space for art is a common struggle in decorating or designing kitchen spaces. Colorful Concepts owner and designer …
Buying For the First Time
Realtor Leslie Liebert was helping her friend, Brice, buy her first home in Raleigh. In a market with low levels of …
Home Again
The Queen Anne style house at 409 E. Jones St. features tall bay windows, heart pine floors, an original marble tile …
Color Crave: Complex Blues
Blue is a favorite color of most people. It’s nature’s color for water and sky; it is cold, wet and …
Designer Help!
Renovating your home? Trouble with a contractor? Ask our experts for advice on your designer issues. Question: I hired a …
Tiny Treasure
Great views and cozy quarters make for a charming vacation rental. Gretchen and her husband Darren Eck were driving their …