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Discover the latest trends in interior design, from décor essentials to pattern mixing. Our team of experienced interior designers provide their insights and expertise to help you stay ahead of the curve and infuse your space with style. So whether you're a seasoned design enthusiast or just starting your journey towards creating a beautiful home, we invite you to explore our blog and let your imagination run wild.

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AI in Interior Design: A Fun Way to Get Inspired, but It Can’t See Your Whole Home

Have you tried one of the new AI interior design tools yet? Of course you…

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Ceiling Treatments: The Untapped Design Potential Above Your Head

When most homeowners picture an interior design refresh, they think about paint colors, furniture, and…

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High Point Market: The Art of the Collected Home

In April, our designers Jackie Nefzger and Jackie Kiracofe traveled to the Spring High Point…

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What the Timeline Actually Looks Like When You Design a Home

Building or remodeling a home is exciting, but one of the biggest unknowns for most…

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Outdoor Living Space Design in the Midwest: Choosing Furniture That Works for Your Space

Outdoor living in the Midwest is rewarding and unpredictable. From humid Iowa summers to dramatic…

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Interior Design Trends Dwell Expects to See Everywhere in 2026

2026 interior design is all about texture, softness, and pieces that feel intentional. Clean lines…

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What Really Happens During an Interior Design Project: A Step-by-Step Guide

If you are new to remodeling, renovating or refreshing your home’s interior design, you probably…

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How to Select and Arrange Furniture for Maximum Flow

Whether your home is cozy and compact or sprawling and spacious, good flow makes all…

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Designing for Real Life: How to Balance Beauty and Practicality

Achieving a comfortable and beautiful home that functions perfectly eludes many homeowners, especially when they…

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Dining Room to Entertainment Hub: Designing for Gathering in 2025

Summer months often include entertaining, indoors and outdoors, for everyone in your family. From neighborhood…

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A Beginner’s Guide to Layering Rugs for Depth and Style

If you have never thought about layering area rugs, give this trend some thought! Not…

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Open Concept Living: How to Make Large Spaces Feel Cohesive

Open concept living can be great for entertaining, but without strategic interior design, it can…

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Top Interior Design Trends for 2025

What are the top interior design trends for your home in 2025? Dwell Home Furnishings…

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Declutter, Redesign and Reimagine Your Home After the Holidays

What do you do after the holiday decorations come down? This time of year is…

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Warm Winter Interior Design Inspiration

Our Midwestern winters can seem long and dark, but just like layering up with warm…

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How to Brighten Up a Dark Basement

Is your basement dark? Is your lower level lacking light? Brighten it up with smart…

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Finding Cohesion in Your Home

Cohesion is what makes a house feel like a home. Cultivating cohesion in your home…

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Dwellians Dish on Diverse Designs

Have you ever wondered what it’s really like in an interior designer’s home? Ready to…

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Color Drenching—Could it Work for Your Space?

Filling a room with one primary color—a.k.a. color drenching—is fun to implement in a variety…

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Design Concepts for Exterior Spaces

Iowans love the idea of a patio or deck, but when faced with how to…

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Alternatives for Compact Spaces

Compact spaces can be challenging to furnish with functional items, but never fear! Dwell Home…

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What an incredible weekend! ❤️

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for our Fall Warehouse Sale! We’re so grateful for an amazing turnout, familiar faces and new customers who made this event such a success.

Your continued love and support mean so much to Team Dwell and we hope you love your new finds as much as we loved helping you find them!

Until next time! ✨
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Now is the time to receive special pricing on all Stressless® Admiral recliners. All sizes and available base options in Paloma leather.

Now through Nov. 16 at Dwell Home Furnishings.

📷 Stressless® Admiral Paloma NewCognac
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That’s a wrap! 😎 Day 1 of the Fall Warehouse Sale has come to an end and we couldn’t be more excited to do it all again with you tomorrow from 12PM-4PM! ...

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The menu is only half the equation.

The other half Making sure everyone has a seat they actually wants to linger in. 🍽️

Because the best conversations happen after dinner.

Experience the comfort of Stressless® Dining at Dwell Home Furnishings.

📷 Stressless® Laurel Paloma Henna
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Not to add anything else to your weekend to-do list, but a trip to Dwell might be worth squeezing in!

Our Fall Warehouse Sale kicks of this weekend!!

We`ve got some pretty great savings coming your way and you never know what you`ll find when you stop by!

Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 12-4

So if you`ve had your eye on something, been thinking about a little refresh, or just love a good Sale, this is your time!

We will see you there!

#dwellwithus #howwedwell #warehousesale #salefurniture #homefurnishings
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Not to add anything else to your weekend to-do list, but a trip to Dwell might be worth squeezing in!

Our Fall Warehouse Sale kicks of this weekend!!

We`ve got some pretty great savings coming your way and you never know what you`ll find when you stop by!

Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 12-4

So if you`ve had your eye on something, been thinking about a little refresh, or just love a good Sale, this is your time!

We will see you there!

#dwellwithus #howwedwell #warehousesale #salefurniture #homefurnishings
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Well, well, well... look what we`ve uncovered.

All that layering was leading to something good. Our Fall Warehouse Sale is officially here!

Good things take time. Great sales are worth the wait.

Consider this your sign to make that Dwell purchase you`ve been thinking about.
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Well, well, well... look what we`ve uncovered.

All that layering was leading to something good. Our Fall Warehouse Sale is officially here!

Good things take time. Great sales are worth the wait.

Consider this your sign to make that Dwell purchase you`ve been thinking about.
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Herky knows today is all about BOOsting team spirit! Happy Halloween and Homecoming from all of us at Dwell. Go Hawks!! 🖤💛👻 ...

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