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Ever since the Pandemic first hit, everyone has been stuck inside more than we’d all like to admit. After staring at our home office, bedroom, or living room walls for multiple hours a day, they really begin to feel tired. The paint color you thought was the perfect shade is now looking a bit drab. That rug with the fun-colored …
Have you noticed when you step out of your shower or tub that you instantly become cold? Installing a heated flooring system into your bathroom or other home space may be the answer to your chilly toes! Heated flooring systems work by directly heating the floor through a mat with electric wires that get’s installed on top of cement …
Summer is here and so is the 2021 Des Moines Home Show Expo! The home show is an amazing opportunity to discover what’s new in home design, technology, and building trades. Local builders are able to showcase their craftsmanship and new trends in home building. Visiting the home show expo is a great way to gain design inspiration, meet local …
Here at Elizabeth Erin Designs, we stay up to date with the current trends and know what design elements have a truly timeless feel or are simply fast trends. We also know how to easily spot a tired or dated trend. After all, if a specific design element is seen in every home, what is the fun in that? Here …
When creating your dream home, whether it be a new custom build or a renovation to your existing home, there are lots of decisions to be made about the space. What do each of the space look like and how will you use them? What do you want it feel like? How trendy do you want to go? How do …
Elizabeth Erin Designs just celebrated 18 years and I cannot think of a better to celebrate by announcing that we are now set up for National Design Services! Many of you who have been following Elizabeth Erin Designs for a while know that in 2009 I moved my company from New Jersey to Iowa and things have not slowed down …
Biophilic design is a new trend on the horizon that allows you to implement as many sustainable and eco-friendly aspects as you want into your spaces, while keeping your own design style. Biophilia has been proven to reduce stress, increase memory, creativity and wellbeing. This design trend came out of necessity with everything that happened with the Pandemic and its …
Go Bold In Your Home There is no need to be reserved with your use for color when it comes to incorporating jewel tones. Don’t be afraid to incorporate daring, or large-scale items into your décor selections in those jewel tones. If your décor is currently mostly neutral, adding a jewel tone accent pillow just won’t do—consider committing to something …
As I am asking this question, I am raising my hands, waving high in the air, and jumping up and down screaming – me, me! I know I am not the only one who needs a place to retreat to and recharge from this crazy day, week, month and year. This, coupled with the fact that we are around our …
2020 has been quite the crazy year, but has not all have been negative! There are amazing developments to be thankful for on the topic of health and interior design that I am so excited to share with you. The best part is that you don’t have to wait until 2021 to start implementing these trends. Some background on why we can …