Cozy Fall Entertaining: Top Interior Design Tips for a Warm and Welcoming Home
As the weather cools down and we start spending more time indoors, fall becomes the perfect season for cozy gatherings with family and friends. Whether it’s a casual coffee date, a festive dinner party, or just a laid-back evening with loved ones, creating a welcoming atmosphere in your home is key. Here are some fun and easy tips to help you get your space ready for all those fall get-togethers.
Beat the Heat: Interior Design Tips for Cooling Down Your Chicago Home This Summer
AS THE SUMMER TEMPERATURES RISE IN CHICAGO, KEEPING YOUR HOME COOL AND COMFORTABLE BECOMES A TOP PRIORITY. BEYOND RELYING ON AIR CONDITIONING, THERE ARE NUMEROUS INTERIOR DESIGN ELEMENTS YOU CAN SWAP OR ADD TO CREATE A REFRESHING AND INVITING OASIS. HERE ARE SOME EXPERT TIPS FROM OUR INTERIOR DESIGN TEAM TO HELP YOU BEAT THE HEAT THIS SUMMER.
Get Summer-Ready: Top 5 Home Refresh Tips for Summer
SUMMER IN CHICAGO IS A TIME OF VIBRANT FESTIVALS, SUNNY LAKEFRONT DAYS, AND REVITALIZED HOME SPACES! AS AN INTERIOR DESIGN FIRM DEDICATED TO TRANSFORMING YOUR LIVING SPACES, WE’RE EXCITED TO SHARE OUR TOP FIVE RECOMMENDATIONS TO REFRESH YOUR HOME AND MAKE IT READY FOR THE SEASON. LET’S DIVE INTO SOME FUN, STYLISH, AND PRACTICAL TIPS THAT WILL BREATHE NEW LIFE INTO YOUR HOME THIS SUMMER.
Design & Tech Series: Integration with Furniture, Where Technology Meets Design
IN THE EVER-EVOLVING LANDSCAPE OF SMART HOME TECHNOLOGY, THE FUSION OF TECHNOLOGY WITH FURNITURE DESIGN HAS PAVED THE WAY FOR A NEW ERA OF INNOVATIVE AND FUNCTIONAL LIVING SPACES. THIS BLOG EXPLORES HOW SMART HOME TECHNOLOGY IS SEAMLESSLY INTEGRATED INTO FURNITURE, DISCUSSING VARIOUS INNOVATIONS SUCH AS COFFEE TABLES WITH BUILT-IN WIRELESS CHARGERS, SOFAS WITH USB PORTS, AND OTHER TECH-SAVVY FURNITURE PIECES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO AN ORGANIZED AND CONNECTED HOME ENVIRONMENT.
Tips for Selecting the Right White Paint Color and How to Use Them
With all the white paint colors out there, we do have some of our tried and true favorites that we start with as a baseline when meeting with our clients. Here are our top 5 favorite white paint colors.
Paint Sheens 101
So you’ve selected a paint color! But now you've got another decision to make, what sheen to use. You pull out the little chart that shows the gloss levels increasing, but where to start? You decide that semi gloss is durable, and buy enough for your walls, ceiling, and moldings, one easy decision - right?
Design & Tech Series: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Interior Design
In the era of smart home integration, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative force, reshaping the way we design and experience our living environments. This blog explores how AI-driven solutions are influencing the future of interior design by learning user preferences and adapting the home environment, creating personalized and intuitive spaces that cater to individual needs and lifestyles.
Carpets for a Cause Fundraiser
Carpets for a Cause is an annual charity auction hosted by Oscar Isberian Rugs where a group of selected designers create one of a kind carpets to raise dollars needed for Designs for Dignity important and transformative work. Attendees enjoy cocktails, appetizers and bidding to win one of the amazing carpets designed by some of Chicago’s most talented and celebrated designers. Sarah Jacquelyn Interiors had the honor of designing a rug this year. Overall, the event was a huge success and raised over $23,000 to support our mission of empowering lives through design!
Elevate Your Thanksgiving Feast: A Guide to Styling Your Table
Expert tips to help you transform your Thanksgiving table into a visual masterpiece. From selecting the perfect color palette to crafting personalized place settings, discover how to create an inviting atmosphere that will leave your guests in awe. Join us as we delve into the art of Thanksgiving table styling, ensuring your feast is not only a culinary delight but a visual masterpiece as well.
Revamp Your Home for the Fall Season and Create a Cozy Retreat
Get ready to embrace the fall vibes and transform your living space into a cozy autumn retreat! With a fall home refresh, you can create a warm and inviting atmosphere that perfectly captures the essence of this beautiful season. Autumn home decor is all about bringing in those rich, earthy tones and natural textures. Think warm hues like deep oranges, rustic browns, and golden yellows. Incorporate cozy blankets, plush pillows, and soft rugs to add comfort and warmth to your space
Interior Designers: Need Help Getting your New Stamp?
If you are NCIDQ Certified, but not registered with the State of Illinois yet. A quick explanation of how to apply with IDFPR.
Host with the Most: Style Your Dining Table for the Perfect Dinner Party
Picture this: you've spent hours perfecting your dinner party menu, sourcing the finest ingredients, and even practicing your culinary skills. But wait, there's one crucial element you might be overlooking - the styling of your dining table!
Day in the Life: Design Intern at Neocon
As an intern, I was thrilled to attend NeoCon for the first time. I heard so many great stories about the event from my peers, and I was eager to see the latest products, designs, and trends. Read on for a behind-the-scenes look at a day in my life!
Art Lovers: Tips and Tricks
As interior designers, we believe artwork transforms a house into a home. Art breathes life and vision into the space where you spend quality time. The good news is that you have the opportunity to enjoy art anywhere and everywhere in your home. Artwork can make any room in your house polished, elegant and unique. The art on display in the foyer welcomes you and your guests with warmth and offers a glimpse into your unique style and personality. Placing artwork on the open walls of large rooms in your home can help create a sense of togetherness. Art has a place everywhere: peaking out behind objects on a styled shelf, in the tiniest nook, or even in the smallest frame.
Before and After: Behind The Scenes Of Our Award Winning Millwork Bar Design
Get a behind-the-scenes look at our award-winning Chicago new construction millwork bar design. See the interior design process from start to finish — and what we did to incorporate our client’s needs into a beautifully designed and functional space!
Our Top 5 Items To Refresh In Your Home For The Spring
Spring is here, which means it’s time to refresh your home! Simple and easy ways to update your home for spring: refresh table décor, cheery florals, greenery and plants, pastel pillows, and bright artwork to welcome in the new season!
Before and After: Behind The Scenes Of Our Award Winning Bathroom Design
Get a behind-the-scenes look at our award-winning bathroom project.
Our Top 5 Tips On How To Work With An Interior Designer
At Sarah Jacquelyn Interiors, we are committed to doing our research and educating the public on the ways that environmental and biological factors play a role in our health and wellness. Your wellness journey starts at home. Read on to learn how to design a wellness space, incorporating the seven WELL concepts for a healthier building.
