As many of our readers know, I am half Turkish and have spent a lot of time in Turkey growing up and as an adult. To my surprise, many European, African, and Asian flights have connections in Istanbul, with rather long layovers. I guess the...
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Last week, we asked our designers for easy affordable gifts under $100. This week? You guessed it, we wanted to spend a little money (even if it is only virtually) to ask each Balance Design Team member what they would love to splurge on. We...
By Marlee Vlassis Decorating for the holiday season can be a whole mix of emotions - it’s exciting, nostalgic, but it can also be overwhelming. It seems like every year, when you take out your decorations, there’s more and more stuff. It’s so easy to get...
By Marilyn Buamah Having family and friends over for the holidays? Are you worried about what they might unearth if they accidentally open the pantry or cabinets? Have no fear, your Residential Organizer is here! The kitchen can sometimes seem like the most daunting area of the...
Sometimes in the hustle of getting things accomplished every day, we need to slow down and remember the “why”. We asked our team at Balance Design what they love about their work. Here’s what they said:Stephanie "I am an extrovert, I get energy from working with clients...
As designers, sometimes we will be asked to stage and style a home that is going on the market. Usually, however, we are styling for our portfolio and for Instagram. Although we are not photographers, we can help guide what the image feels like by...
By Divya Pathak "Color is a power which directly influences the soul." -Wassily Kandinsky Color has a great impact on our lives, mood, and our mental and spiritual well-being. Though, our reaction to any color is often very personal and is rooted in our experience and culture, there...
By the Balance Design Team June! Our weather in Atlanta has been amazing and we are thinking about outdoor spaces for both our clients and ourselves. We thought we would share some of the pieces that inspired us for the porch, the deck or the backyard....