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The Design Journal

An Interior Design Blog by Tins Wright

Cozy living room with fireplace, decorated in fall colors. White sofas, orange accents, warm lighting, and plants.
By Tina Wright September 30, 2025
Prepare your home for the holidays with smart design tips. From flow and flexible dining to guest comfort and seasonal style, create gatherings that feel effortless.

The Design Journal Archives

Cozy living room with fireplace, decorated in fall colors. White sofas, orange accents, warm lighting, and plants.
By Tina Wright September 30, 2025
Prepare your home for the holidays with smart design tips. From flow and flexible dining to guest comfort and seasonal style, create gatherings that feel effortless.
Living room with bold floral mural and mustard yellow sofa.
By Tina Wright September 9, 2025
Discover the power of accent walls, from textured wood and grasscloth to bold murals and living walls, that transform rooms with depth and style.
Elegant living room with floating furniture arrangement, layered textures, and thoughtful placement
By Tina Wright August 3, 2025
Discover how furniture placement can transforms a space. With expert tips and inspiration to help you create rooms that support connection and intentional living.
Modern living room with natural sectional, and fireplace, designed for real-life comfort and flow.
By Tina Wright July 2, 2025
Discover how good interior design goes beyond aesthetics to support how you actually live your daily life through function, flow, and honest choices.
A white living room with a dining table and chairs and a ceiling fan.
By Tina Wright June 2, 2025
Discover how the right lighting can completely transform the look and feel of your home. In this blog post from Fine Interiors of Western North Carolina, we explore how to layer ambient, task, and accent lighting for warmth, function, and style. Learn why dimmers matter, how color temperature affects mood, and how natural and artificial light work together to bring your rooms to life. Whether you’re refreshing one space or redesigning your whole home, this lighting guide offers expert tips to make your home feel beautifully balanced, morning to night. Read more at www.fineinteriorswnc.com.
A living room with a sage green couch , chairs , gold coffee table and television.
By Tina Wright April 30, 2025
Use color to transform your space, and how you feel in it. Explore the emotional impact of color and express your personality through intentional design.
A living room with a couch , chairs , and a painting on the wall.
By Tina Wright March 28, 2025
Discover how to blend timeless style with fresh trends. Design with intention, avoid regrets, and create a home that stays stylish for years to come.
A sofa that is sitting diagonally in a living room, up the wall.
By Tina Wright September 2, 2024
Does living in a small space mean you have to compromise on style, comfort, or functionality?