Every guest room needs a quality daybed, but how, exactly, are you supposed to make it look amazing rather than… like a daybed? We consulted with some of the world’s best modern designers to find this list of six tips to make your guest room’s daybed add to the décor just in time for the holidays! [...]
If you’re like most of us, the idea of a relaxing retreat you can duck into after a long day is extremely appealing. Who doesn’t like the idea of an in-home spa? The fact is that you can turn your bathroom into a relaxing retreat with very little effort. If you were fortunate enough to buy [...]
Interior decorating is an art form. It’s a blend of common sense, aesthetics and usability. However, there are a few popular interior decorating ideas that have persisted over the years – and unfortunately, they’re terrible ideas. So what are they? Step away from these interior decorating myths to embrace your own design style. Decorating [...]
Every home needs a few well-placed mirrors, but mount them in the wrong spots and you’re just begging for a decorating disaster. If you know what you’re doing, you can create the illusion of more space and transform your home into a magazine-worthy showplace. Mirrors in the Foyer It’s always nice to get a final check [...]
Traditional interior design has evolved and come full-circle since the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Some of the hottest design trends are retro pieces inspired by black-and-white films and funky, bright patterns like those you’d see in a roller disco. American interior design, that is. If you’re looking for fresh ideas, you might have to start plundering [...]
Your window treatments can make or break a room (as if there wasn’t enough riding on your other design choices). You don’t want to block out all of the light, but you want to be able to tone things down on our bright, sunny Middle Tennessee days. Make sure that your window coverings don’t detract from [...]
Having a roomy house doesn’t mean you don’t suffer from what you consider a storage shortage. In fact, many of us feel like our spaces are too cluttered – even if they aren’t. If you feel that way, you’re likely a minimalist at heart. So what’s the key to beating that feeling and enjoying our spaces [...]
There’s one in every house, and it’s the bane of the homeowner’s existence. It’s always there, taunting you, daring you to do something… every time you walk into the room, you rack your brain looking for a solution as you stare this problem in the face. It’s a plain, boring wall. Fortunately, Carbine & Associates specializes [...]
Is Your Patio the Perfect Place to Relax? When it gets warm outside, we all flock to our patios. Why not enjoy the sun, the spectacular Middle Tennessee breezes and the sounds of nature? Adding a few finishing touches will boost your mood and improve the entire space, making your custom Carbine and Associates home exactly [...]
After a long day, the first thing you want to do is kick off your shoes and relax in the comfort of your own home. Wouldn’t it be nice if you had your own special spot where you could clear your head and shrug off the stress? You can – and it can be as simple [...]