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Dave Hime wrote a new post, Bring Mid-Century Modern Pieces into Your Decor 6 days, 9 hours ago

When it comes to injecting personal style into your home, I tend to favor choosing items that reflect who you are and how you look at life. For projecting a sense of relaxed confidence, there’s nothing better than […]

Dave Hime wrote a new post, That’s So Not 70′s: 3 Ways Paneling is Making a Comeback Without the Shag Carpet 1 week, 6 days ago

Remember the icky paneling everyone seemed to have in their homes in the 1960s and 1970s? Well, if you think paneling is still like that, take a look at some of these more current rooms featuring the modern […]

Dave Hime wrote a new post, Headboard Report: 5 Alternative Headboards You Can Lean On 2 weeks, 2 days ago

In my recent post on unusual art, I included the above image of two bedrooms incorporating large-scale prints as art pieces. At the time, I knew I wanted to revisit these two rooms for a post about showing […]

Dave Hime wrote a new post, Glamasculine: Mixing Glamorous and Masculine 2 weeks, 6 days ago

I like to make up new words to describe how I view certain types of interior décor, and I have one for just this situation: “glamasculine”. That’s what I call the great combination of glamorous and masculine in a […]

Dave Hime wrote a new post, How to Bring an Industrial Look to Your Home Office 3 weeks, 2 days ago

I’ve written here in the past about working from home, providing tips for creating your own home office haven. Now it’s time to talk adding an industrial feel to your home workspace.

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Dave Hime commented on the post, The Kitchen is the New Living Room 3 weeks, 5 days ago

Hi Mindy,

Thanks a million for your comment! Yep, I love a great Chesterfield–Decades even has one that turns a corner and make a sectional (or a large corner banquette)! People live more and more in their […]

Dave Hime commented on the post, Online Evangelism: Telling Your Design Story in Social 3 weeks, 6 days ago

Karen, the pleasure was all mine. Thanks for keeping it so fun and easy — looking forward to doing more together!

Dave Hime wrote a new post, The Kitchen is the New Living Room 4 weeks ago

I’ve recently returned from the largest kitchen and bath industry show there is, KBIS, where I was like a kid in a candy store. The sheer number of amazing items to take in from the scores of innovative companies […]

Dave Hime wrote a new post, Online Evangelism: Telling Your Design Story in Social 1 month ago

I make no claims to be anything other than self-taught when it comes to my expertise with interior design. I’m not a trained designer; I’m a voracious consumer of design and décor information. I use to call myself […]

Dave Hime wrote a new post, How to Make Your Bathroom More Guy-Friendly 1 month ago

It’s a tale as old as time— for centuries the bathroom has been a battleground between Beauty and the Beast. Fighting over rights to a single sink or pointing fingers at who did or did not leave a toilet seat up […]

Dave Hime wrote a new post, On the Block: Cinder Blocks as Design Elements 1 month, 1 week ago

I’ve had a long-lasting love affair with concrete as a design element, and have gorgeous stained concrete flooring throughout my home. But even the lowly “concrete masonry unit” — or cinder block — has a special […]

Dave Hime wrote a new post, Off the Wall: Unusual Art 1 month, 1 week ago

Adding art can be one of those conundrums that stop you in your tracks, but it’s no secret that since art—like beauty—is in the eye of the beholder, it’s the perfect way to showcase your personality in your home. […]

Dave Hime wrote a new post, Hotel to Home: Modern Inspiration from Austin’s Kimber Hotel 1 month, 2 weeks ago

I’ve posted here before about the joys of being inspired by travels—especially by the great design ideas you can get from top hotels around the globe. Today it’s time to travel to my favorite US destination: […]

Dave Hime commented on the post, It’s the Little Things 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Susan, thanks so much (and apologies for the delay in replying to your very kind comment)! The edgy/warm style you describe is indeed really me.

Dave Hime commented on the post, Starting Points: 3 Places to Begin Designing Your Home 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Thanks Amy! Keep your eye out for an expanded post on that very topic soon…

Dave Hime commented on the post, The Dark Side: 3 Ways to Introduce Dark Paint To Your Space 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hi Mary, thanks so much for letting us know how you’re using dark paint. I’ve gotta say, the palette for your bedroom sounds soothing and luscious!

Dave Hime wrote a new post, The Dark Side: 3 Ways to Introduce Dark Paint To Your Space 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Paint has always been—and, my guess is, will always be—the go-to option for low-cost/high-impact DIY décor activity. From Debbie Travis’s faux finish techniques (anyone remember sponging?) to “Trading Spaces’” […]

Dave Hime wrote a new post, Moment of Zen: Creating A Personal Retreat 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Life is full of demands, deadlines and decisions; as a result, stress builds up and everyone needs a place to get away from it all. Since it’s not always possible to escape to your favorite vacation spot, today […]