MAXIMIZING SPACE THROUGH THOUGHTFUL HOME DESIGN

Beyond self-evident aspects, what are some of the less obvious opportunities for maximizing space in your home through thoughtful design? BEDROOMS. Doors swinging into a bedroom may interfere with how… Continue reading MAXIMIZING SPACE THROUGH THOUGHTFUL HOME DESIGN

PRESERVE THE INVESTMENTS IN YOUR KITCHEN

  Modern kitchens come with modern surfaces and finishes so learning to clean them can be a daunting task. Here are a few tips for keeping your kitchen faucets and… Continue reading PRESERVE THE INVESTMENTS IN YOUR KITCHEN

9 Ways to Increase Home Energy Efficiency

Managing heating costs doesn’t mean you have to set your thermostat way down. There are a few simple you can take to keep your Des Moines home cozy throughout cold… Continue reading 9 Ways to Increase Home Energy Efficiency

How To Maximize Your Entertainment Spaces

How To Maximize Your Entertainment Spaces Entertainment happens everywhere throughout your home; but, great entertainment spaces can entertain several parties in one location. Setting up various zones within the same… Continue reading How To Maximize Your Entertainment Spaces

DESIGN WITH LESS STRESS

There are many ways to design with less stress when working with an interior designer. At Forget Me Not Design, we like to focus on a goal that the homeowner… Continue reading DESIGN WITH LESS STRESS

NEW ELECTRIC FIREPLACES: THE OPTIONS ARE ENDLESS

Electric fireplaces look great! They have come a long way since the cheap looking models of the past. Gone are the days of electric fireplaces being mostly decorative. Today’s models… Continue reading NEW ELECTRIC FIREPLACES: THE OPTIONS ARE ENDLESS

Why Not So Big House Principles Are More Important Than Ever Before

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The Not So Big House, A Blueprint for the Way We Really Live, by Sarah Susanka was originally published in 1998. Twenty-two years later, as Americans struggle with a global… Continue reading Why Not So Big House Principles Are More Important Than Ever Before

Outdoor Living: How It’s Changed Throughout 2020

This year has been trying to say the least; but, within the chaos, we have found new ways to live our lives to the fullest. One of the most transformed,… Continue reading Outdoor Living: How It’s Changed Throughout 2020

Remodeling Mistakes And How To Avoid Them

The 10 Most Common Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Mistakes – And How To Avoid Them By Beck Leu of Leu Interiors    As an interior designer who specializes in kitchen… Continue reading Remodeling Mistakes And How To Avoid Them