Posts in Interior Design

Best of Prime Day 2023 Furniture & Home Decor

It is that time of year again – no, I am not talking about summer – it is the 2023 Prime Day. It actually takes place over a few days, July 11th and 12th, and is a sitewide sales event on Amazon for all Prime members. Some discounts can be seen now, ahead of time while, others will be lightning deals that last for only a couple hours but are essentially a discount on top of a discount. Perusing the site can be super overwhelming as there is so much content, some of the discounts are not worth it, and deals go quick. I have rounded up some of my favorite products for your home with discounts of up to 70% off. From the bedroom to your plants, we have the list for you.

Interior DesignGentry SandersJuly 5, 2023Living Room, Bedroom, Plants, Home Decor, Lamp, ChairComment

Style my Small, Home Office Nook with Me

Over the last few years the world has seen an increase in work from home and flex-working situations that has made having a beautiful and functional home office essential. When creating your home office ideally you want to be able to carve out an entire space but space these days is at a premium. Having a home that is multifunctional and being creative is a must. I took an alcove in my living room and with careful planning, clever furniture and storage choices, created a chic and practical office that boosts productivity. I am going to highlight how I styled my space and link some of those products or look-a-likes so that no matter how small your space is, or where its located, you can have a beautiful, inspiring and functional home office too.

Interior DesignGentry SandersMay 7, 2023Plants, Home Decor, Office, Desk, Books, Shelving, StorageComment

8 Things Your Home Needs for Halloween

Get ready to spook up your decor with these 8 key things every home needs for Halloween. Whether it’s pumpkins, ghosts, a cute garland or creepy table decor, all of these products will satisfy your Halloween needs without being tacky or outrageously expensive. While we can’t all have that 12 foot tall skeleton from Home Depot (my landlord said no) and we don’t all have yards to decorate for trick-or-treaters, you can still deck the inside of your home out and channel your inner witch. Check out my compiled list of Halloween decorations below, no tricks just treats.

Interior Design, HolidayGentry SandersOctober 1, 2021Home Decor, HalloweenComment

10 Ways to Make Your Home Cozy for Winter

The onset of winter means shorter days and therefore more time spent curled up inside. The descent into hibernation can be dark and dreary but it doesn’t have to be. This is the perfect time to give your home a winter facelift and turn it into that cozy sanctuary you have always wanted. You do not need to spend a ton of money or completely renovate your home, maybe you already have these items and you didn’t realize it, either way, we have some great tips to turn your home into the ideal space to wait out winter in.

Interior DesignGentry SandersNovember 14, 2020Living Room, Bedroom, Plants, Home Decor, Lamp, ChairComment

Best of Amazon Prime Day 2020 Furniture & Home Decor

It is that time of year again – no, I am not talking about fall – it is the 2020 Prime Day. Oddly named as it actually takes place over two days, October 13th and October 14th, this is a sitewide sales event on Amazon for all Prime members. There will be discounts over the course of these days plus lightning deals that last for only a couple hours but are essentially a discount on top of a discount. Perusing the site can be super overwhelming as there is so much content, some of the discounts are not worth it, and deals go quick. I have rounded up some of my favorite products for your home with discounts up to 60% off. From the bedroom to your plants, we have the list for you.

Interior DesignGentry SandersOctober 1, 2020Living Room, Bedroom, Plants, Home Decor, Lamp, ChairComment

Your Interior Design Color Based on Your Enneagram

The Enneagram is an interactive personality test that splits test takers into 9 personality types which can be used to understand ourselves and others more deeply. Similar to the astrological signs or the Myers-Briggs, people love to categorize themselves and get introspective. As someone who works with colors everyday, I have decided to break down which colors align best with each Enneagram type and where to incorporate that color in your home. Hopefully this feels more accurate than your daily horoscope, let’s be honest that isn’t hard, and inspires you to freshen up your space.

Interior DesignGentry SandersJuly 15, 2020Color Palette, Blue, Red, Yellow, Green, Brown, Black, Gray, Orange, PurpleComment

5 Easy, Cheap Ways to Spice Up Your Kitchen Island

Have you been wanting to freshen up your kitchen island? As a central gathering point for family and friends, it is an integral part of the home and can be used to add a fun pop to your kitchen. Even with a low budget or minimal skills, here are five ways to completely change the look and feel of your kitchen island.

Interior DesignGentry SandersApril 29, 2020How to, Kitchen, Kitchen IslandComment

5 Ways to Decorate Your Non-Working Fireplace

Just because your fireplace isn’t working doesn’t mean that it still can’t give you those warm, fuzzy feelings. By using color, books, mirrors, plants and art you can make any non-working fireplace shine. Here are five ways to spice up your hearth and mantel so your fireplace can still be the star of your living room.

Interior DesignGentry SandersApril 6, 2020How to, Fireplace, Mantel Comments

8 Ways to Decorate Your Desk and Increase Productivity

Sometimes it can be hard to get up and get motivated for work but it becomes a lot easier when you have a beautiful home office. A stylish and organized home office can increase creativity and productivity. Think about it: air-purifying plants, abundant sunlight, comfy furniture, a decluttered desktop, and inspiring colors and art. The star of the home office is the desk. Whether you have a tiny space, a corner, or an entire room, these 8 tips can be used to elevate your desk and through that, your work life.

Interior DesignGentry SandersMarch 26, 2020Office, Desk, How to, Organization Comments

10 Office Chairs for Your Home Office

I am now working from home and it is time I purchase a comfy office chair. The cats are stoked about the quarantine but my butt is not. My coworkers and I were talking about our chair situations and it inspired me to make a list of some cute office chairs. The list ranges from most expensive ($500) to cheapest ($90). I tried to include a mix of leather, velvet, wood, metal and they all come in a range of colors.

Interior DesignGentry SandersMarch 23, 2020Office, Desk, ChairComment

5 Ways to Brighten Your Windowless Bathroom

I know what it is like to have a dark, windowless bathroom that you just want to brighten and make it feel less claustrophobic. I am lucky that my current place has a large, west facing window in the bathroom but the last two apartments I lived in I was in the basement and the bathrooms felt dark and confined. Natural light is very important to me. While there is no way to truly make up for the lack of natural light, there are easy ways to make your bathroom feel brighter.

Interior DesignGentry SandersMarch 11, 2020Bathroom, How to Comment

How to Use the 2020 “It” Color in Your Home

Pantone has announced the color of the year so I outlined a key design rule on how to integrate this color into your space. Introducing color into your home is as simple as dividing up the room into the main color, secondary color, and accent colors.

Interior DesignGentry SandersMarch 1, 2020Blue, How to, Color Palette Comment

Wicker, Rattan, Bamboo or Cane: What’s the Difference?

We have all seen the Wicker, Rattan, Bamboo and Cane furniture trend blowing up over the past year and I have to say I love it. I have been on the lookout for the perfect chair for my living room and have been between a classic mid century modern look or a wicker boho vibe. Everytime I search the internet and my local Facebook marketplace, I see results for cane, rattan and wicker and I wonder, aren’t these the same? If they aren’t then is one better than the other? So I decided to do some research.

Interior DesignGentry SandersMarch 1, 2020Wicker, Rattan, Bamboo, Cane Comments