Selecting the RIGHT paint color
Did you know that 40% of the paint sold in the United States is to correct PREVIOUS color mistakes? Yep. It’s true. A common error people make is selecting the paint color first and then making decisions about the remainder of the room. Although I ALWAYS recommend paint color last, this isn’t always possible. For […]
Furniture Quality – Good, Better, Best
No one likes surprises when it comes to money. Working within our clients’ budgets is a fundamental part of what we do. We are the stewards of our clients’ budgets because we aren’t just their partner – we’re their advocate and ally. It’s important to have a realistic understanding of what it will cost to […]
What to Look for in a Quality Sofa
At a recent client presentation, I explained the importance of furniture construction and my client turned to me and said “You know, that’s what no one talks about anymore…..quality.” It’s true. We’re bombarded with low prices in the race to the bottom with Wayfair, Overstock, and Ikea. People think Restoration Hardware is high quality because […]
What to Expect When Visiting a Slab Yard
Unless you’re an interior designer, no one thinks about countertops unless they’re in the midst of remodeling a kitchen or bath. Even fewer people know what to expect when visiting a slab yard. Our design combined with client mandates determines the countertop material I select. Not only do I specify the countertop material, I specify […]
Plan and Design your Outdoor Living Spaces
Summer has arrived, and with it comes the benefit of outdoor living. My husband and I just finished finalizing our plan for our backyard. Designing an outdoor space is very similar to designing an indoor space. An added bonus – you can increase our living space without a complicated remodel! Spending time outdoors provides a […]
Timeless Elegance: Four Kitchen Design Trends That Never Go Out of Style
“If you can organize your kitchen, you can organize your life.” ~ Louis Parrish What if I told you that your kitchen could help IMPROVE your life? Taking the time to identify what would make your life easier isn’t a luxury, it’s just good design. Our design motto is “MODERN LIVING. TIMELESS DESIGN.” so you’ll rarely […]
Why we Don’t Follow Interior Design Trends
At Ruxana’s Home Interiors LLC, we don’t follow trends. We enjoy creating warm, inviting homes that welcome family & friends….spaces that are stylish and comfortable; classic yet livable. We design spaces that embody our philosophy of MODERN LIVING, TIMELESS DESIGN. I don’t follow trends. I attend trade shows, read shelter magazines and stay aware of […]
Do something different
Last year, we updated our branding. Part of the brand refresh was getting new headshots. When it came time to update my headshots, I decided to do something different. I had recently attended an event where the speaker, Amy Porterfield, talked about the importance of doing things differently. Her words stuck with me, and when I […]
Paint Color Myths
If you follow our Instagram stories, you’ll know that we have a game room we’re updating. It’s a dark, wood-paneled room and we’re painting it a rich blue. Every tradesperson has questioned me, but when my clients saw our color scheme and rendering they said “Let’s do it!!” Paint is very complex – one has to consider […]
Cultivating Gratitude
Several years ago I began using Danielle LaPorte’s Desire Map daily planner. Her planners contain a daily prompt to list three things for which we’re grateful. I’m happy to say that practicing gratitude has become a daily habit. Gratitude is a wonderful way to stay present and focus on the people and things in our lives […]
