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Amanda Arcone
- Sep 11
- 3 min
3 Brilliant Ways to Decorate With Mirrors
The Magic of Mirrors Yes, the old-fashioned mirror. Today I'm sharing some key ways I use mirrors to bring out the best in every space....
Amanda Arcone
- Sep 4
- 2 min
Mastering the Art of Texture Mixing: Elevating Your Interior Design Through Fabric
In the captivating realm of interior design, the strategic use of textures in fabrics has emerged as a potent tool for transforming...
Amanda Arcone
- Aug 28
- 3 min
Embrace the Bold: Discovering the Enchanting Charms of Maximalism in Interior Design
While minimalism has been popular for a while, maximalism has been making a righteous comeback. This style involves bold colors,...
Amanda Arcone
- Aug 21
- 4 min
A New Chapter Begins: Designing Bliss for Empty Nesters
You may be sending off your last kiddo to school this year, and if that's the case, this one is for you! As an empty nester for almost...
Amanda Arcone
- Aug 14
- 2 min
Why Custom Furniture & Window Treatments are Always a Better Value Over Time
When we purchase poorly made "fast furnishings", there is a good chance they're made with lower-quality materials that will not stand...
Amanda Arcone
- Aug 7
- 2 min
Accent Chairs You'll Want To Consider for Your Home
Photo courtesy of Norwalk Furniture The accent chair is one of the most versatile pieces of upholstered furniture you can invest in. When...
Amanda Arcone
- Jul 31
- 2 min
The New Traditional Home Design
What comes to mind when you hear "traditional home"? If you're like many homeowners, you might think of words like classic,...
Amanda Arcone
- Jul 24
- 2 min
The Ultimate Guide To Performance Fabrics
Performance fabrics are the superheroes of the fabric world. They're strong, durable, and easy to care for, making them the perfect...
Amanda Arcone
- Jul 17
- 2 min
Designing Harmonious Spaces For Multi-Generational Living
A growing trend of multigenerational living arrangements is on the rise partly due to the lack and cost of housing. If you find yourself...
Amanda Arcone
- Jul 10
- 2 min
Wielding A Magical Paint Brush To Transform Your Home
In a world of colors, where imagination takes flight, a magical potion brings bright rooms to life. A humble can of paint, holding dreams...
Amanda Arcone
- Jul 3
- 2 min
The Power of Patterns, Mixing Prints for A Vibrant Interior
Photos Courtesy of Norwalk Furniture (which I now carry in the shop!) The Power of Patterns: Mixing Prints for a Vibrant Interior is a...
Amanda Arcone
- Jun 26
- 2 min
Statement Lighting, Illuminating Your Space
A Grand Chandelier Chandeliers bring elegance and drama to a space. Your Styles choices are unlimited, from crystal, modern, or...
Amanda Arcone
- Jun 12
- 3 min
Welcome to New England Home & Interiors: Elevating Your Living Space with Exquisite Home Furnishings
Are you searching for the perfect pieces to enhance the ambiance and comfort of your home? Look no further than here at the design studio...
Amanda Arcone
- May 15
- 2 min
Creating A Beautiful Gathering Room
A gathering room is a much better way to explain the use and feel of a great room or even a living room. A gathering room is a place to...
Amanda Arcone
- May 1
- 2 min
Your Second Home and First Priority
How I can help transform your vacation home Your home away from home should feel as comfortable and suited to your lifestyle as your...
Amanda Arcone
- Apr 24
- 2 min
How to choose a paint color scheme for an open floor plan
I am right in the middle of an open floor plan color consultation. While I am having a lot of fun with the creative process of helping...
Amanda Arcone
- Apr 17
- 3 min
How To Work With Me As Your Interior Designer
I usually hear from clients when they've either purchased a new house or are embarking on a remodel or refresh of their spaces. They need...
Amanda Arcone
- Apr 10
- 3 min
Everything You Need to Know About Designing a Perfect Outdoor Living Space
Daydream, then Decide on the Outdoor Space's Dedicated Purpose I am so ready for outdoor living, so I thought this would be a good time...
Amanda Arcone
- Apr 4
- 2 min
Design Like The French
French interior design is characterized by a chic, effortless style that mixes old and new elements to create a timeless look. Here are...
Amanda Arcone
- Mar 27
- 2 min
3 Easy Steps For Your Next Home Makeover
If you're looking to update or redo your home but time and money are short. Think about a makeover which is much easier to do. Not only...
Amanda Arcone
- Mar 20
- 2 min
Successfully Decorating With Faux Florals And Plants
If your green thumb isn't so green, you may want to consider faux florals and plants. Both can be a great way to add natural elements and...
Amanda Arcone
- Mar 13
- 2 min
How to prepare your home for spring
Around this time of year, every year, all I can think about is giving my home a little seasonal update. Refreshing your home for Spring...
Amanda Arcone
- Mar 6
- 2 min
Highlights of an UnPolished Kitchen
"My kitchen is never empty. Even though the kids have flown the nest, my husband and I work together here and often where we have the...
Amanda Arcone
- Feb 20
- 2 min
Curate Your Eclectic Personal Style
A little eccentric, a little vintage — and so much beauty If you've ever struggled to nail down your personal design style, and if your...
Amanda Arcone
- Jan 23
- 3 min
How a Professional Would OrganizeYour Kitchen
Pantries aren't the only place to store your goods. Whether your pantry is as big as your walk-in closet or as small as that tall cabinet...
Amanda Arcone
- Jan 16
- 2 min
3 Great Styles of Blinds & How to Choose the Best One for You
Critical factors to consider when purchasing blinds are light control, privacy, energy savings, and ease of use which could mean adding...
Amanda Arcone
- Jan 10
- 2 min
How to Style a Coffee Table
the four-quadrant method The coffee table is a dynamic piece. Often demoted to a footrest or a place to set a bowl of popcorn, we...
Amanda Arcone
- Dec 28, 2022
- 2 min
The Last Year in Review & A Fun Preview of What's Yet to Come
What a year you were, 2022! I'm even more excited to see what unfolds for all of us in 2023. I get delighted this time of year with...
Amanda Arcone
- Nov 29, 2022
- 2 min
How to Tell Stories Through Color in the Home
3 Beautiful Color Palettes That Evoke a Timeless Sense of Home One of my recent clients shared this story with me while developing the...
Amanda Arcone
- Oct 20, 2022
- 2 min
How to Design an Inspiring In-Home Workspace
To get the best work out of myself, I know that designing a space to do all the work I need to get done is critical. The fewer...
Amanda Arcone
- Sep 26, 2022
- 2 min
A Measuring Guide for Perfectly Mounted Drapery & Curtains
Mistakes made with drapery and curtain installation are generally easy fixes. It may require some wall patching and paint touchup, but...
Amanda Arcone
- Sep 24, 2022
- 3 min
4 Helpful Tips for Organizing Your Mudroom
How wonderful are mudrooms? After the kitchen, I'd say they're one of our homes' most hard-working spaces. When used correctly and...
Amanda Arcone
- Sep 16, 2022
- 2 min
Make Your Kitchen Pretty Like a Painted Lady
If you enjoy your makeup as much as the next lady (pass the red lipstick, please!), you won't have trouble picturing your kitchen...
Amanda Arcone
- Sep 9, 2022
- 2 min
How to Create a Cozy Home without Clutter
I don't know about you, but I get all the happy feelings from having a cozy home. Creating a cozy home without adding clutter can be...
Amanda Arcone
- Aug 29, 2022
- 2 min
3 Important Things Home Renovation TV Shows Don’t Tell You
HGTV and all the other home and design shows offer 30 minutes of high drama and expectations. Design reno shows follow the same formula...
Amanda Arcone
- Aug 2, 2022
- 3 min
How to Swap Out Your seasonal Wardrobe With EASE
Most of us have limited space to store and keep all our clothes. Whether in your own closet, the kid's closet, or the hallway closet,...
Amanda Arcone
- Jul 25, 2022
- 2 min
3 Key Signs You're Ready to Work with an Interior Designer
Hiring a designer might not be for everyone. You must consider time, budget, and investment in the process. Hiring a designer takes much...
Amanda Arcone
- Jul 15, 2022
- 2 min
How to Start a True-to-You Art Collection
If you've been hanging out with me on Instagram, you already know there is barely a wall left uncovered. You also know I love to change...
Amanda Arcone
- Jul 9, 2022
- 3 min
Celebrity-Level Organizing for Your Beauty Products
Style your private beauty collection If your favorite lipstick can often be seen rolling around a drawer, or your flat iron is regularly...
Amanda Arcone
- Jul 6, 2022
- 3 min
MY TOP Design Elements to make you AN AIRBNB superhost in no time
There are three types of people in this modern world: Those who have stayed at an AirBnb, those who own AirBnbs, and those who want to do...
Amanda Arcone
- Jul 1, 2022
- 2 min
The Closed Floor Plan Is Back
The Open Concept Isn't for Everyone Open concept floor plans have been all the rage for the past decade or so. I/m excited to share the...
Amanda Arcone
- Jun 30, 2022
- 2 min
The Laundry Room-Where Function meets Luxury
Diversify and beautify this utilitarian space. In decades past, the laundry room was overlooked and quite nearly forgotten. Not only was...
Amanda Arcone
- Jun 29, 2022
- 2 min
The Power of Color in Your Home
How color can change the way you feel! If white-on-white kitchens make you feel like taking a deep breath of air or if you've felt the...
Amanda Arcone
- Jun 28, 2022
- 2 min
How to Furnish Your Dream Bedroom
From Walls to Windows Ready to make your bedroom a true escape, one that stands out from what you see in design magazines and remains...
Amanda Arcone
- Jun 27, 2022
- 3 min
3 Ways to Maintain Your Organized Home
Make any professional organizer proud If you've already invested time in organizing, you know it's your job to make it last. Sometimes...
Amanda Arcone
- Jun 26, 2022
- 2 min
Outdoor Living 101-Your Guide
Summer Living Tips As warm weather makes its way to many of us, especially us New Englanders, we're thinking about barbecues on the...
Amanda Arcone
- Jun 25, 2022
- 2 min
Summer-Friendly Window coverings
Keep It Cool & Stylish Are your windows ready for a summer refresh that will look good all year long? From airy fabrics to fresh...
Amanda Arcone
- Jun 23, 2022
- 2 min
How to Style Shelves & Bookcases
Because minor upgrades yield significant results Is your bookcase currently functional and fashionable, or is it a catch-all for the...
Amanda Arcone
- Jun 23, 2022
- 2 min
How to Refresh Your Space for Summer
3 Key Components of a Well-Designed Home Out with the stale air and in with the fresh scent of rain and earth. Even if your home has the...
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