advice Archives - Erika Ward Interiors Atlanta: Interior Design, Interior Decorating, Design Advice

HOW TO FINANCIALLY PREPARE FOR A RENOVATION

Nothing is more satisfying than witnessing that long awaited home transformation or gutting out that eye sore of a room that makes you cringe in every passing. Although it’s very tempting to run off and seek your nearest willing contractor,…

THE MOST COSTLY MISTAKE PEOPLE MAKE BEFORE HIRING AN INTERIOR DESIGNER

It’s a fact. When you buy a larger house you need more furniture. Whether it’s a cocktail table, a sofa, or an entire room of furniture–like most people, you want it NOW! However, your impulse to buy immediately sets you up for…

HOW TO ACHIEVE A CLASSICALLY STYLED, FAMILY-FRIENDLY HOME

One of the secrets to creating a classically-styled, family friendly home is the ability to mix the old with the new. I’m constantly gathering and creating examples to show clients—especially those who live in historic homes—how to achieve this look. I also love…

LEARN HOW TO NAVIGATE THE ATLANTA REAL ESTATE MARKET WITH OWNERS.COM AND EXPERT SCOTT MCGILLIVRAY

This post is sponsored by Owners.com Hey Atlanta! Join me this Saturday to meet real estate expert, investor, and award-winning television host Scott McGillivray (“HGTV’s Income Property) at the 80th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival. He’s teamed up with my partners…

GREAT NEWS FOR ASPIRING INTERIOR DESIGNERS AND DECORATORS

Are you looking to start a business as an interior decorator or does your current design business need resuscitation? Each week I get emails from readers interested in making a transition from their current field into the interior design…

5 SURE FIRE WAYS TO MOTIVATE YOUR HUSBAND TO REDECORATE

If the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach then we should discuss savory recipes that’ll motivate him to redecorate— and possibly make a few other household repairs. Think about his favorite meal cooking with just minutes left on the timer,…

EXPERT ADVICE FROM A PRESCHOOLER ABOUT FURNITURE PLACEMENT

Between chatting with the person next in line at the grocery store, to making new friends at the playground, and seemingly mistaking your friends as their houseguests, it’s no surprise that preschoolers know a thing or two about being social. According to science,…