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Back in the 90’s when weblogging was a squalling newborn, I was in grade school, so busy making elaborate dollhouses out of anything and everything that I didn’t have time to actually play with the Barbies. Two decades later I made the leap to start my own interior design business. As mom of three children,…

Dayna Hairston is the founder of Dayziner LLC, a boutique design agency offering design tips, home styling advice, curated product selections and virtual interior design services. Our editorial mission is to make design accessible, affordable and inspired. We accomplish this by demystifying the complexities of abstract design principles and empowering the typical homeowner or design…

1. Lighting is about contrast, not necessarily brightness. “Good Lighting” has very little to do with how bright you can make a room. Often, we desire much less light to create a more social or serene environment even when the area to be lit is a workspace. Bad lighting can cause anxiety, headaches, and can…

This year, DHP Furniture and Ameriwood Home will be showcasing their trendiest and most functional small-space pieces at the 2018 Design Bloggers Conference. Guests will get an up close look at their latest furniture pieces in unique room designs. Who knows, you might also bump into The Novogratz design experts here… *Sneak peak of the…

CENTURY is a new dimension in paint that builds upon the brand’s legacy of craftsmanship, precision and beauty. Formulated to exceed the creative desires of the most exacting designers and environments, this innovative paint comes in a curated collection of 75 brand new colors that are brought to life with the first Soft Touch Matte…

While sophisticated styling and exceptional craftsmanship set Monogram apart from all other appliance brands, an unrivaled commitment to innovation is always at the forefront of product development. Through the Industrial Design Organization (IDO) at Appliance Park in Louisville, Kentucky, designers are researching the latest trends to develop kitchen concepts that push the boundaries of luxurious…

This year, Robert Allen is inviting everyone to go #madformadcap. Showcasing the new Madcap Cottage collection for Robert Allen @Home, the textiles leader is taking the standard setup and turning it into a whimsical world full of all the riotous color and pattern designers Jason Oliver Nixon and John Loecke (aka the Madcap gents) are…

Amerock introduces new cabinetry hardware designs focused on emerging trends in home décor. As a fashion-forward brand, Amerock created a buzz at the 2017 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show when they unveiled their new hardware collections St. Vincent, Ashby, and Glacio. They also expanded their on-trend finishes Golden Champagne, Polished Nickel, and Gunmetal to best…

  PM Fixtures, a division of Purcell Murray, focuses on a curated collection of renowned domestic and international plumbing, hardware and fixture manufacturers. Our mission is to provide homeowners, trade professionals and our dealer network with the latest lifestyle and wellness products for the bath, kitchen and outdoors – as we represent and support some…

If you haven’t seen Universal Furniture lately, then you haven’t seen Universal.  With nearly 50 years’ experience under its belt, Universal is at the top of its game as a whole home resource leading the adult and youth furnishings markets. Three brands live under the Universal umbrella – Universal Furniture (adult collections), Smartstuff (child and…