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What is Passive Design, and is it the Future of Home Design?
Snow falls steadily outside in the middle of the never-ending winter. You find yourself huddled under the warmth of a throw blanket. Lit candles give the illusion of warmth. And though the heat is pumping away, it does not keep up with the cold outside, leaving your space chilled. Flip the switch. It’s 90 degrees out. The sun is casting its warmth throughout the house with golden streaks flooding through the space. Along with the raised temperatures comes the constant need fo
Shana Beck
4 days ago


The Designer's Guide to Cabinet Hardware
Do you ever walk into your kitchen or bathroom and feel like something is just not quite right? Maybe the space feels a bit dated or it just lacks that "finished" designer look. Before you start envisioning a full renovation or an expensive paint job, I have a secret for you: look at your cabinet's hardware. Architectural Digest - Ross Group Creative I like to call hardware the "jewelry of the home." Just like the right jewelry can pull an entire outfit together, the right kn
Ahuva Schmerhold
Dec 30, 2025


Dopamine Decor
In what feels like an endless stretch of winter, we need to bring some sunshine into our lives, since the actual sun doesn't seem to be shining much. Our houses are where we spend most of our time, so it is obvious that these spaces play an integral role in our lives. Science and studies have proven that the things with which we surround ourselves directly affect our mood, productivity, and general attitude. I know that if I was only surrounded by dim colors, my day would fee
Shana Beck
Dec 16, 2025


The Designer's Guide to White Paint
Picking the right white paint might seem like the easiest decision you’ll make for your home but any designer knows it's often the hardest. White is never just "white." It is the most complex of neutrals, changing its tone based on the natural light, surrounding colors, and even the time of day. The secret to choosing the correct white is identifying its hidden undertone. Is it cool (blue, gray, or violet), or warm (yellow, red, or brown)? Cool Whites contain gray or blue. Th
Ahuva Schmerhold
Dec 9, 2025


8 Upgrades for Better Sleep
In a world of chaos and upheaval, getting a full night’s restful sleep is not only important, but imperative to maintaining peace and structure within your body. The difference between a good day and a bad day could very well be, waking up on the wrong side of the bed. But how could that be prevented? Sleep relies on more than just laying down at 11 PM and sleeping for eight hours. There are many different factors that play a huge role in how well you sleep. Read on to discov
Shana Beck
Nov 25, 2025


Tapping Into Your Home's History
In the race known as “keeping up with what’s trending,” there are often moments and details that are left forlorn. I appreciate an...
Shana Beck
Mar 5, 2025


A Designer’s Guide to Countertops
Selecting the right countertop can elevate the look and functionality of your kitchen and bathroom. In fact, even less obvious locations...
Faige Berkovicz
Nov 21, 2024


How to Turn Your Home into a Luxury Hotel
Most people dream of vacations when they want to escape the trials and tribulations of daily life. A quiet getaway filled with feathery...
Shana Beck
Nov 21, 2024


Personalizing Your Space – How Your Home Can Reflect You
A home is a reflection of its owner. But how often do we truly think about how to mold our spaces to not only reflect us but work...
Shana Beck
Oct 7, 2024


Decorating for Fall with a Designer’s Approach
The time has come. The breeze picks up, the temperature decreases slowly, and the days are starting to get shorter. September is quickly...
Shana Beck
Sep 17, 2024


How to Design an Anything but Boring Dining Room
Picture a dining room and think of some adjectives to describe what comes to mind. Serious, boring, and perhaps stuffy? But why is this...
Shana Beck
Sep 3, 2024


The Basic and Not-So-Basic Fundamentals of Interior Design
Hello and welcome to the brand-new Urban Living blog! We are thrilled to announce this new branch of our ever-growing brand and we hope...
Shana Beck
Aug 1, 2024


A Designer’s Guide to Paint
Color Psychology The colors in our environment can influence our emotions and affect our daily lives. Many studies have delved into how...
Faige Berkovicz
Jul 24, 2024
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