https://www.cindiyang.com/designtips daily 0.75 2023-03-26 https://www.cindiyang.com/designtips/golden-milk-89hdw monthly 0.5 2023-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/641b54647e86ef36533ae1c5/634d6d77-3572-4c71-910a-d03493fadf7f/303A8734.jpg Design Tips - 3 Ways to Make a small Space feel bigger - Make it stand out Image by Cindi Yang Bring in Mirrors It’s the oldest trick in the book. Mirrors are a GREAT way to make a space feel bigger. Hot tip: Place one directly across from a window to bounce around the light in the room. My favorite way to bring in mirrors is to choose one that is extra large and ensure it is reflecting something beautiful—whether it be a window, artwork, or a beautiful vignette in your home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/641b54647e86ef36533ae1c5/113a8ff3-4845-47bc-908a-c4c6d85a1f45/303A4813.jpg Design Tips - 3 Ways to Make a small Space feel bigger - Make it stand out Image by Cindi Yang Choose Large-Scale Art Instead of a lot of small pieces of art on the wall, choose one large focal piece. Simplifying your art with one big piece fills up more space and helps the room feel less crowded. To make your room feel more spacious, opt for this instead of multiple pieces and avoid one art piece that is too small. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/641b54647e86ef36533ae1c5/0895c1d1-43f0-4b9b-bde4-bcd6902d5c80/303A4413.jpg Design Tips - 3 Ways to Make a small Space feel bigger Image by Cindi Yang Go with Clear Furniture Choosing clear furniture, made of materials such as glass or acrylic, is a great way to trick the eye into believing there’s more space. Furniture such as this clear glass coffee table in the living room of my first home serves functionality while also minimizing the visual clutter. https://www.cindiyang.com/designtips/watermelon-salad-ljyff monthly 0.5 2023-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/641b54647e86ef36533ae1c5/3f767467-968a-4dac-abb2-951eb3eec5cc/white-paint-245-super-white-OC-152-rgb.jpeg Design Tips - 5 of my favorite White Paint Colors - Make it stand out Image sourced from Benjamin Moore Super White by Benjamin Moore For a cool-tone white, one of my favorites is Super White by Benjamin Moore. This looks great if you are trying match a white paint with blues. Be mindful that in a north-facing room, the cool tones will be amplified with this color. However, in a south-facing room, it will look softer and a warmer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/641b54647e86ef36533ae1c5/7f7fdd2f-2bf7-4aee-a58f-4758da594941/white-paint-251-white-dove-OC-17-rgb.jpeg Design Tips - 5 of my favorite White Paint Colors - Make it stand out Image sourced from Benjamin Moore White Dove by Benjamin Moore There’s a reason why this one is fan-favorite for many. It’s super versatile white paint color that is paired well among various interior design styles. With yellow and grey undertones, it’s a soft and creamy off-white that isn’t too warm. Keep in mind, however, that it may still appear too yellow when pairing it with cool-toned finishes or white appliances. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/641b54647e86ef36533ae1c5/3b044e61-a534-4f2d-bfd6-6fc7b4378c1b/Ultra-pure-white-dining-room.jpeg Design Tips - 5 of my favorite White Paint Colors Image sourced from Behr Ultra Pure White by Behr If what you’re looking for is close to a true pure white paint color, you can’t go wrong with Ultra Pure White by Behr. I have personally used this in my own home. It’s great if you need to match it up with some true white furniture or finishes, and a great color to pair with bold bright furniture or decor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/641b54647e86ef36533ae1c5/125e9f94-1dc7-457d-a6cf-966a2b49ae21/white-paint-254-swiss-coffee-OC-45-rgb.jpeg Design Tips - 5 of my favorite White Paint Colors - Make it stand out Image sourced from Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee by Benjamin Moore For a warmer-toned white, one of my favorites is Swiss Coffee by Benjamin Moore. The color has a wonderful inviting feel, and is a beautiful in-between of greige and yellow. It can appear too yellow in some lighting-situations, so remember to always sample a paint color in a specific room first! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/641b54647e86ef36533ae1c5/db17ea2f-665b-44ba-9d95-ff828623eeb5/Screen+Shot+2023-03-24+at+9.42.59+AM.png Design Tips - 5 of my favorite White Paint Colors - Make it stand out Image sourced from Sherwin-Williams Snowbound by Sherwin-Williams If you’re still seeking warmth but the previous color was a bit too yellow for your space, Snowbound by Sherwin-Williams is a wonderful option. 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The bold rug, furniture and colors in this space leads the eye away from the wood trim. At the same time, the trim paired with the bold and modern furniture is the perfect concoction of traditional and eclectic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/641b54647e86ef36533ae1c5/725f8e22-e95c-4531-94e9-9e58651c2804/IMG_1861.PNG Design Tips - 5 Ways to Design around Wood Trim - Make it stand out Image sourced via pinterest Pair it with Blue Play off orange-toned wood with blue colors. The muted deep-blue paint color here is a perfect pairing with the wood in this space. The blue velvet couch adds another delicious layer to the texture of the room. I love the calm vibes created in this room alongside their stunning wood trim. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/641b54647e86ef36533ae1c5/9f357785-97f4-49e3-813a-71aff14d3913/IMG_2276.JPG Design Tips - 5 Ways to Design around Wood Trim - Make it stand out Image sourced via pinterest Wallpaper It An easy way to make a space with wood trim more fun is to (drum roll please)…bring in some wallpaper! I love how this room embraces all things beige, but you could bring in more excitement by choosing a wallpaper that is a bolder pattern or a colorful hue. (I personally could fall asleep in this little corner of beige heaven.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/641b54647e86ef36533ae1c5/ff57930d-16d7-411b-b90b-3587dc5d3a24/IMG_1942.JPG Design Tips - 5 Ways to Design around Wood Trim Image sourced via pinterest Keep it Light Keep everything light and nature-centered by choosing a lighter color palette to pair with your wood trim. Here the light wood-toned, skinny-legged dining table and chairs flows seamlessly with the wood trim yet prevents things from looking too “clunky”. The sparse centerpiece allows the wood to be the element that weights down the space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/641b54647e86ef36533ae1c5/717407ec-4d42-4c5e-a138-25e287913a3e/IMG_4890.JPG Design Tips - 5 Ways to Design around Wood Trim - Make it stand out Image sourced via pinterest Bring the Outdoors Indoors There’s something about the element of wood that taps into our human instinct. It’s a basic element that has served us purpose for thousands of years. Why not work with our wood trim by bringing as much of the outdoors in? It’s a bit more costly, but adding more windows to your walls or skylights in your ceilings will help your wood trim shine. 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