Two articles for price the price of one today friends! For this second edition of Damn Good Design Articles, I’ve paired an article from one of my favorite sources with a post of my own on the same/similar topic. Double the design tips means double the design knowledge! Here’s my round-up of helpful articles, hope you’ll find something worthwhile.

DAMN GOOD DESIGN ARTICLES: EDITION 2

WINDOW TREATMENTS

1. Great MUST KNOW rules when it comes to dressing windows and excellent inspiration pictures via MY DOMAINE.

• Claire’s Bonus Post: Learn some lingo about window treatments. DRAPERY, ROMAN, CORNICE what’s the difference?
• You can find the curtains pictured above HERE

COLOR COMBOS

2. More than 70 designer approved COLOR COMBINATIONS via Lonny Mag. Great way to get inspired for an outfit or room!

• Claire’s Bonus Post: Learn how to create your own color palette in this PHOTOSHOP LESSON.

BOOKS

3. The queen of boho chic, Amber Interiors, is most likely coming out with a book next year. For now, here’s her list of the top 5 DESIGN BOOKS from 2015.

• Claire’s Bonus Post: A few of my STANDBY FAVS in the design/ DIY book department.

TRASH TO TREASURE

4. One of my favorite bloggers and designers, ROSA BELTRAN, shows some stunning before and after’s taking Craig’s list items and making them extraordinary.

• Claire’s Bonus Post: My own version of Trash to Treasure. Check out a $6 flea market get a MAJOR MAKEOVER.

NURSERY DESIGN

5. MY DOMAINE’s got a round up of awesome NURSERY DESIGNS and some helpful budgeting ideas.

• Claire’s Bonus Post: Take a peek at this AFFORDABLE NURSERY design done with items from Target and BuyBuy Baby only.

 AND HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

XO – CLAIRE