Terri Bennett

Today’s retail “giants” can be design stumbling blocks when searching for ways to add personality to your home. But a new way to shop has evolved in the form of refreshing “lifestyle” stores. Resist ordering flatpack (easy to assemble, or not) furniture and mass produced run of the mill accessories.  These lifestyle boutique shops are designed around a curated selection of products that present a stylish, artful way of living. From small unique furnishings, to funky tabletop pieces, and even small collections of comfy apparel, these shops provide inspiration and easy upgrades for your home.  Designed as quaint boutiques, these...

In a time when design trends are leaning toward simplifying and un-decorating homes the design industry has found a way to balance the aesthetic. It’s wallpaper! Neutral color and texture create calming comfort for today’s living. But color accents and subtle texture complete the look. In today’s world of wallpaper, color and graphics are bold. These bold, small gestures break up — the white, the beige and the neutral. Modern prints and textural wall products have high contrast color and large motifs. Striking pattern is the story. What, why, when and where, become the questions to consider before investing...

The house at the end of the Woodburn Street is admired by many. It is undeniably stately and classical in its presence. Jim and Mary Simpson are the owners of this beautiful, 4800 square foot, four bedroom home. The Simpson’s have taken on several home improvement projects over the past few years including the expansion of the patio, construction of an outdoor kitchen area, and extensive professionally designed landscaping. The master suite has also undergone a complete, top to bottom renovation. The extraordinary taste of these homeowners shows in every project. The original kitchen featured high end, traditionally detailed...

Who could live without windows? The very nature of being able to see out into the world is vital. Natural light brings life into a home. Window treatments are an integral part of designing a room. Whether it is looking in from the outside, or the ability to add color and fashion to interior rooms, your choice in window treatments becomes an important decision.   Trends in the window treatment industry go beyond traditional 2-inch wood blinds or drapery options. Woven shades with natural texture, shutters that provide a structural element, and roller shades in a variety of color and pattern...