By Kalah Lee As Balance Design's newest Design Assistant, one of the first tricks I learned working with the team is to begin with the rug. Beginning the design with the rug is an effective way to ensure your space feels cohesive. While selecting rugs (for...
By Allie Andrews At the Balance Design studio, we are fortunate enough to have two display windows that allow us to exhibit anything we can dream up. We use the space to showcase artists, promote and celebrate events, and show our community the support it deserves....
By Marilyn Buamah Spring is a time for renewal and great weather! As designers, we know that upkeep is just as important as the initial implementation. What better way to usher in the season then with some Spring cleaning! Here are 5 tips to consider when you...
Each week, we share ideas, concepts, trends and our own passions on interior design. As designers, we have also been challenged by the many logistics issues that have been presented, especially through the pandemic. However, with patience, substitution and lots of adjusting, some projects are...
Each year, as designers, we take notice of the trends that are becoming popular for different spaces in your homes. One space we've taken particular notice of (as have many of you) is the kitchen. As so many people are spending more time in their...
By Kalah Lee, Stephanie Andrews, and Melody Richardson Image Courtesy of Unsplash and Sonnie Hiles This week at Balance Design, we were pondering a new outdoor design project. As designers, it is always our goal to incorporate new and unique concepts for our clients, and this project...
As designers, we often share the final images of designs we have been able to pour our hearts into, but rarely do we discuss everything that goes into that process. This week we thought we would share the inner workings of a multi-phase home design...
Photo Courtesy of Unsplash and Annie Sprat As some of our readers may know, one trend that has soared in popularity (especially with gen Z) over the past couple of years is 'Cottage Core'. If you aren't familiar with the concept, Wikipedia states the cottagecore "aesthetic...
Image Courtesy of Amazon- Brits, L. T. (2017). The book of hygge: The Danish art of comfort, coziness, and connection. Plume. Since 2017, the concept of Danish Hygge (pronounced hoo-gah) has been widely written about and idealized, especially when we are in the doldrums of...