Anyone else a book nerd like me? Raise your hands because this post is for you! I have always loved books. I found myself reading more than anything when I was younger. Then I went to design school and the books I started collecting were the big magazine worthy coffee table books. I could not get enough of them. They inspired me as a design student and in my days as a designer. I would love to grab a cup of coffee and sit down with them in Barnes and Noble for hours. I have honestly collected ... View the Post
How to Select and Style Throw Pillows
Hi all, it's me again, Keki from Home with Keki, and I am tackling a topic 100% of my clients ask about. How to select and style throw pillows? Honestly, I haven't had a client who didn't ask me, what is the secret? How do you know how to mix colors and patterns, how to pick the right size and what works with the space? AHH, it seems so complicated, but, the secret is in the three tips I am going to give you below AND then have fun, mix it up. Don't over think the design. Home with ... View the Post
How To Decorate and Accessorize A Mantel
Hello ABN readers! It's Cecilia with Home with Keki and I am excited to be back with one of my how to style posts and today we are tackling how to decorate and accessorize a mantel. The fireplace mantel does follow some of the same styling tips of a console table and you can read all about my console table styling tips here. I love the idea of over styling a fireplace mantel and showcasing items in your home because you know it will get see. The fireplace is most likely the focal point of the ... View the Post
5 Best Paint Colors for Your Living Room
Hi all, it's me again, Cecilia from Home with Keki, I am back with one of my favorite topics, paint colors for your living room. Picking out the right paint color can be a very daunting task for anyone, and that is probably why I get many clients who hire me just for paint consultations. Now, there are many things to take into consideration when picking out paint colors, lighting, natural light, your furnishings, flooring, trim work, the list goes one. But, I definitely have a few best paint ... View the Post
Family Friendly Living Room Ideas
It happens, at some point many of us became parents and our lovely adult spaces turn into Legoland meets 1980's McDonald's play space (no safety rules) and now we want our style back while maintaining a family friendly living room. Here are some of my design tips that I have implemented into living room spaces through the years. Personally, my own goal has always been to have a stylish but family friendly living room. Nobody wants a living room that we can't enjoy out of fear of ruining the ... View the Post
