July 17, 2023
Ambient Lighting is In
One of the most important aspects of interior design is lighting, and ambient lighting is…
March 13, 2023
Selecting Art for Your Home + How We Can Help
Do you want to make a design statement, but don’t know how? Artwork may be…
February 8, 2023
Designing Dual-Purpose Rooms for Your Side Hustle or Hobby
Whether you have a cozy condo or a larger home, maximizing space usage is probably…
November 28, 2022
Caring for Furniture
Quality furniture is worth the investment—and it’s worth taking care of it so it remains…
October 20, 2022
Drapery Dos and Don’ts
Draperies can make a room with a bold statement or act as a subtle, elegant…
July 14, 2022
Pattern Mixing — Just Do It!
If you’re bored with your home décor, one way to spice it up is by…
May 11, 2022
Interior Design Styles that Inspire You
Interior design styles cover a huge range of tastes and trends. Social media allows us…
March 24, 2022
Planning for a Design Project
What does it take to plan a kitchen, bath, office, or other home transformation? And…
June 1, 2020
Bring the Outdoors In with Nature-Inspired Decor
Living, breathing, and delightful. Plants have crept their way inside, and are here to stay.…
May 13, 2020
Updating Your Home During Covid-19
As we’re spending more time at home, you might find yourself looking at your surroundings…
March 19, 2020
Designer Tips on: Creating Special Spots for Your Favorite Things
Beauty sets the tone for your home; function lets you live fully within it. Records…
February 1, 2020
Designer Tips on Incorporating Classic Blue: The Pantone Color of the Year
Classic Blue evokes feelings of calmness, clarity, and confidence in a space. Scale Down with…
September 18, 2019
A Lotta Neat Ain’t That Neat | How the Showroom Translates to your Home
Dwell Home Furnishings and Interior Design is a store. It’s not a house. But our…
December 21, 2018
Creating a sanctuary for the winter months
Winter in Iowa is famous—at times, painfully—long. But along with the snow and ice, fond…
June 14, 2018
Working with Interior Designers: What to Expect
If you’ve never worked with an interior designer, you may not know what the client-designer…
March 13, 2018
High Quality Affordability
Furnishing a space is one of the most exciting parts of upgrading an apartment, remodeling…
October 15, 2017
Abby on Active Listening and Understanding Clients’ Goals
You may believe that an interior designer’s responsibility is to tell you what to do…
March 30, 2017
Less is More in Small Spaces
Less is more. This is certainly true when it comes to designing small interior spaces.…
January 17, 2017
Interior Design Trends – Fresh From Market
For professionals in the interior design industry, going to High Point Market in the fall…
November 11, 2016
Make Your Home Cozy for Winter Months
As the seasons change and temperatures drop, it’s natural to start thinking about ways to…
September 6, 2016
New Sleeper Sofas Combine Beauty & Function
Too often when families gather and night falls, some unlucky relative gets to pull out…