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10 Reasons to Get Rid of Carpet In Your Home – IDT 004

Matthew Iacopelli — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:46:24 +0000

On this episode of the Interior Design Talk Podcast, I talk about carpet. Specifically, I talk about 10 reasons to remove the carpet in your home. I know someone people who love carpeting. I understand there are many reasons why you may love carpet. However, there are many reasons why carpet is not the best [...]

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6 Tips for Purging During Spring Cleaning

Matthew Iacopelli — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 03:30:48 +0000

Spring is the time of year when many us take for some serious cleaning and purging. While you clean your house from top to bottom it is a good idea purge out your belongings. Many of us have things we no longer need or use. Often these items take up valuable space in your home. [...]

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Interior Design Terms: Color Wheel, Primary Colors, Secondary Colors & Tertiary Colors

Matthew Iacopelli — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 02:39:46 +0000

To continue to help you understand interior design terms I will review three terms about color. These terms will help you save time and money when choosing color for your home. I know picking paint color is a difficult task. Knowing the vocabulary linked to color will make this process quicker and easier. Interior Design [...]

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How to Overcome Your Interior Design Fears – IDT 003

Matthew Iacopelli — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:00:35 +0000

On this episode of the Interior Design Talk Podcast, I talk about interior design fears. The things in our lives that keep us from decorating and improving your home. I call this interior design paralysis. I go over the symptoms of interior design paralysis. Most importantly I go over the ways to get over your [...]

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DIY Wall Monogram

Matthew Iacopelli — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:05:03 +0000

I was inspired to do this wall monogram project from a wall decal I saw in store in town. I saw it and instantly knew I could make something similar for my daughter’s room. A few weeks later I was at Michael’s from all the wooden letters and frames. I knew I could combine the [...]

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5 Ways to Pick Colors for Your Home – IDT002

Matthew Iacopelli — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:00:07 +0000

Learn 5 ways to select colors for your home’s interior design. Many homeowners have trouble when it comes to color. Interior designers are asked all the time to help people with paint colors, which I am more than happy to do. These 5 tips will help you pick colors for paint, furniture and accessories in [...]

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Interior Design Terms: Hue, Tint, Tone & Shade

Matthew Iacopelli — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:06:44 +0000

Interior design terms may confuse and overwhelm you. With any industry there is a vocabulary to know and understand. As a homeowner knowing this vocabulary will help decorate your home or communicate with your interior designer. To help you better understand some of these terms I with periodically have posts defining some of these interior [...]

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Introduction & 5 Tips to a Stressless Room Makeover – IDT001

Matthew Iacopelli — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:00:57 +0000

Hello and welcome to the first episode of the Interior Design Talk Podcast. This podcast discusses interior design ideas, advice, trends and ways to make your home a better place to live. I am extremely excited to host for the Interior Design Talk Podcast. I hope what we discuss today and in the future podcast [...]

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25 Ways to Use Empty Frames to Decorate at Home

Matthew Iacopelli — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:19:05 +0000

Empty Frames are very useful when it comes to decorating your home. If you are low on artwork in your home try hanging empty frames. A grouping of empty frames of varying shapes and sizes is as interested as a collection of artwork. Plus, buying empty frames is very cheap. You can find frames at [...]

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I am HomeGoods Happy! My First Trips to HomeGoods

Matthew Iacopelli — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:39:06 +0000

Up till previous week, I think I was last interior designers on earth that has not been to HomeGoods. A new HomeGoods store opened in my town this past week. I have heard so many people tell about how great HomeGoods are for decorating your home. Yet not having one in my town met a [...]

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Tips for Creating an Amazing Mudroom in Your Home

Matthew Iacopelli — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:00:47 +0000

A mudroom is a great bonus to have in a house. This space gives your home a transition space between the outside and the rest of your living space. In theory this means all the dirt and outdoor appeal stays within the mudroom. However if you have children you know this is not always the [...]

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4 Ways to Add a Splash of Color to Your Drab Kitchen

GUEST WRITER — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:08:59 +0000

In many homes the kitchen is the family meeting space. Aside from cooking, you hold family meetings, entertain guests, and dish out the details of your day. This makes creating a kitchen worthy of spending time in important. If your kitchen décor has always been an afterthought, it might be time to revisit and revamp [...]

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DIY Thrift Store Table Lamp Transformation

Matthew Iacopelli — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 03:20:05 +0000

Whenever I am a thrift store I am always looking for table lamps that I can refurbish. I love old wood lamps with curvy shapes. These table lamps make great DIY projects. Painting the wood with a pop of color is a big trend, which I LOVE! However I have never considered what else I [...]

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What a Jewelry Party Taught Me about Interior Design

Matthew Iacopelli — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 02:44:01 +0000

This past Saturday I went to a jewelry party. Yes, as a guy I went to a party where I was the only male in the room. I found myself on a Saturday evening volunteering to go to a Premier Designs Jewelry party. Why did I go? One, I offered to go with my wife [...]

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Entertainment Center Ideas For Your Home

Matthew Iacopelli — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 13:00:22 +0000

I recently had a friend ask me what the latest trends are for entertainment center furniture. She is moving into a new apartment and is looking for an updated way to display her flat screen television. Whether you like it or not TV’s drive some interior design decisions. For instance you may arrange your furniture [...]

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Redecorating? When to Skimp and When to Splurge

GUEST WRITER — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:32:55 +0000

Are You Redecorating? There is little doubt that you can easily break the bank redecorating your home. If you watch home design television programs, you will see experts spend tens of thousands of dollars redecorating rooms. Luckily, you don’t have to be rich and famous to afford an interior design makeover. If you are over [...]

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12 Must-Haves for a Home Rec Room

Matthew Iacopelli — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 13:16:41 +0000

A Rec room is a perfect place for family fun and parties. If you have extra space in your home, a rec room is a great addition. Plus a rec room renovation can increase the value of your home. Done right you can see a great return on your investment. What is a rec room? [...]

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15 Resources for Buying Wall Letters For Your Home

Matthew Iacopelli — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 18:13:29 +0000

Wall letters are very popular in home decorating and room personalization. Many times you see wall letters used in a nursery or children’s bedroom to display your kid’s name. You may also use wall letters to display a word, such as “Love” or “Family.” Wherever you decide to decorate with wall letters be sure you [...]

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Warm Thursday Inspiration

Matthew Iacopelli — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 04:31:19 +0000

Contemporary Living Room design by Burlington Architect Smith & Vansant Architects PC Happy Thursday! I am in need of some serious warming up. It’s been snowing for the past 3 days. This is my first winter back in Michigan after 4 winters in Florida. So the Arctic cold I have experienced in the last few [...]

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Get Rid of Blank Walls Once and For All

Matthew Iacopelli — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:05:25 +0000

Do you have blank walls in your home because you scared of hanging artwork the wrong way? Blank walls are very intimidating. You think it is so big and have no idea which piece of artwork to hang on it. We have all been in this situation. You may give up in defeat and just [...]

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High & Low Cost Orb Pendants To Light Up Your Home

Matthew Iacopelli — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:10:09 +0000

Lighting can add a lot to a room. More than just light, lighting fixtures add style, color, texture and a focal point in a room. Lately, a lot of these orb pendants popping up in stores and homes. These orb pendants are very interesting. The popularity of these pendants is the result of two styles: [...]

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Threes Company: IKEA Hack Wall Coat Hooks

Matthew Iacopelli — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 04:30:55 +0000

I have no place for guests to hang their coats in my house. We have a coat closet, however we are using it for a pantry. My wife needs a pantry. My solution to this problem was to create coat hooks right next to the front door. I really like the modern design of IKEA’s [...]

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Crate and Barrel: Wallet Friendly Alternatives

Matthew Iacopelli — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 13:35:30 +0000

The Crate and Barrel January Inspiration 2013 Catalog can in the mail yesterday. As I was flipping through the pages my wish list started to grow and grow. Unfortunately, my wallet was not growing at the same rate as my wish list. I have you ever had this happen? You make a wish list and [...]

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Goals for 2013: For HLM Interior Design & ME

Matthew Iacopelli — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:50:04 +0000

I am very excited about my goals for 2013. There is a lot I want to carry out this year. I am ready to get started. I am sure you have many goals for 2013. I certainly do. My goals center around improving HLM Interior Design, my health and planet. I hope I can stay [...]

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Season’s Greetings

Matthew Iacopelli — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:35:31 +0000

Season’s Greetings from My Family Wish you and your family a very Happy Holiday Season! My your Holidays be relaxing, safe and filled with joy! Designer Collection – Holiday 4″ x 8″ Flat Cards by Vistaprint Photography by: Jill Kingsbury Photography

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2013 Home Decorating Trends For Your Home

Matthew Iacopelli — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 03:39:11 +0000

The New Year is just about here. And even though The Ball hasn’t dropped yet, the 2013 Home Decorating Trends have arrived. There are some exciting new decorating trends for 2013. There’s something for everyone this year. Whether you like a bold interior design or something more subtle, one of these decorating trends will speak [...]

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Take the Wrapping Paper Out of Christmas

Matthew Iacopelli — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 13:26:17 +0000

My wife recently told me about a post on the Facebook page of our favorite green living stores, Tree Huggers. The post was about wrapping paper. I didn’t know, but in most cases wrapping paper and tissue paper are not recyclable. That means, especially this time of year is a lot of waste is going to [...]

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Checklists Before the Holiday Guests Arrive

Matthew Iacopelli — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 13:50:21 +0000

This time of year is full of holiday guests coming and going. The time before the holiday guests arrive is a stressful time for hosts. All the preparation for one day of celebration is a lot of work. If you are having overnight guests there is even more work to do in these weeks leading [...]

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The Overlooked Interior Finishing Touches

Matthew Iacopelli — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:58:35 +0000

There is a lot that goes into a room makeover or renovation. New paint colors, furniture, removing or adding walls, new windows, plumbing and appliances can be needed. I often say that interior design is for the detailed oriented. I must admit I sometimes get caught in the early interior design decisions. Choosing paint colors, furniture [...]

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Christmas is 4 Weeks Away: Christmas Dining Table Decorations

Matthew Iacopelli — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 12:00:47 +0000

I hope your Thanksgiving weekend was filled with wonderful time with family. Now that Thanksgiving is in the past for use. It is time to gear up for the next holiday on most of our calendars…Christmas. As I mention in my earlier post, Christmas is 8 Weeks Away…Is Your Home Ready. During this time leading up [...]

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Advice for Taking the Right Steps to Becoming an Interior Designer

Matthew Iacopelli — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 17:00:03 +0000

Becoming an interior designer for me made sense because I wanted a creative outlet, similar to theater. From my experience in scenic design class and an innate nature to rearrange rooms, I felt that a career in interior design would be an excellent fit for me. I couldn’t be more happy about my decision to [...]

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Why I Became an Interior Designer

Matthew Iacopelli — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 03:08:28 +0000

Interior Designers are very special people. An interior designer is a professional that is a creative thinker, an outside the box thinker and problem solver. Interior designers need to be artistic and analytical at the same time. Interior designers also need business and communication skills to work with their clients to achieve success. Most of all [...]

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Christmas is 8 Weeks Away…Is Your Home Ready?

Matthew Iacopelli — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:40:30 +0000

I can’t believe Christmas is 8 weeks away, can you? I haven’t begun to think about decorating for Christmas, but now is a great time to start thinking about Christmas decor. I know Lynn and I are very excited about the holidays this year, more so than usual. We are we looking forward to the [...]

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We’re Moving Again…Sharing Our Personal Journey

Matthew Iacopelli — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:54:04 +0000

HLM Interior Design is moving! Don’t worry you will still come to this same location to read about the latest interior design ideas. HLM Interior Design is not really moving…I am. My wife, Lynn, and my daughter, Hannah, and I are moving out of my parents house after six months. Getting Personal Until now I [...]

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Master Bedroom Crush

Matthew Iacopelli — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 12:43:52 +0000

If I woke up in this master bedroom everyday it would brighten every morning, even on the grayest Michigan day. When I first saw this master bedroom on Young House Love, I immediately fell in love with it. This bedroom is perfect, traditional with modern touches. The teal color scheme with white and gray accents [...]

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Stylish Yet Eco-Friendly Home Remodeling

GUEST WRITER — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:14:34 +0000

In this day and age, eco-friendly options are making their way into virtually every aspect of our lives – the foods we eat, the vehicles we drive, the clothes we wear and perhaps most importantly – the homes we live in. In the past, environmentally-friendly products weren’t always known for being attractive or even durable [...]

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6 Home Decor Blogs You Should Follow + A Blog Hop

Matthew Iacopelli — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:39:09 +0000

I follow a lot of home decor blogs to help me find inspiration for new projects and interior design ideas. There are so many amazing blogs out there with a wealth of home decorating ideas. I read over 50 interior design do-it-yourself and home improvement blogs on my Google Reader daily. In the next few [...]

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Who Are You Voting For? Political Decor

Matthew Iacopelli — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 13:15:55 +0000

Political Home Decor to show off your Party With the 2012 Presidential Election heating up it is very easy to get into the patriotic spirit. If you are like me you are very passionate about politics, much to my wife’s dismay at times. What does politics and interior design have to do with one another? [...]

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Wonderful Interior Design Link Party

Matthew Iacopelli — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:18:32 +0000

Thanks for joining me for HLM Interior Design first Wonderful Interior Design LINK PARTY! I can’t wait to see what you’ve created in your home or for your clients. I believe in sharing we learn and get inspired by each other. So please share and check out what your fellow interior design enthusiasts have [...]

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Staging Your Home Like the Pros

GUEST WRITER — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 03:14:22 +0000

Seven Tips To Survive Home Staging So you’ve put your house up on the market? Congratulations! Now all you have to do is wait for it to sell…umm, exactly how long is that going to take? Unfortunately, in today’s housing market, even a really wonderful house may not sell as soon as the sign hits [...]

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Keys to a Successful Front Porch Curb Appeal

Matthew Iacopelli — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 11:37:28 +0000

Autumn is a great time of year to get outdoors. Fall is also the perfect time to work on your house’s curb appeal. One place to start work on is your front porch. You want to prepare your front porch to welcome upcoming holiday guests, especially those trick-or-treaters this month. Now is the perfect time [...]

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September Readership Review

Matthew Iacopelli — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 17:14:46 +0000

The fall colors are coming into full bloom and September 2012 is in the past. September was a busy month for me. My daughter started swimming and gymnastics lessons. She is only 2 and a half but we want to get her started early in activities. My wife started her new job and is getting very [...]

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Fall Color Palettes By Nature For Your Home

Matthew Iacopelli — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 02:51:29 +0000

The fall colors are beginning to reveal themselves in the trees around my home. When I see those fall colors come into view all I can think of is winter is just around the corner. This is more meaningful this year because this will be my first winter back in Michigan after four winters in [...]

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Get Rid of Milk Carton Furniture Once & For All

GUEST WRITER — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 10:46:51 +0000

Budget Friendly First Furniture Moving into your first place, whether it’s a college dorm, apartment, or house, is the start of an exciting adventure. However, it can also be a little scary…for you and your wallet. You’re about to be on your own, and there’s so much that you have to think of and get [...]

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Trendspotting: Eclectic Furniture Trends

Matthew Iacopelli — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:48:36 +0000

A Furniture Trend for Fall Do you have a dining table that seats 6, but do not have 6 identical chairs? If so, you are going to love this furniture trend. A growing trend that is sure to be around for a while is eclectic furniture vignettes. Instead of creating furniture arrangements with matching furniture, [...]

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Blogging Award {One Lovely Blog Award}

Matthew Iacopelli — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:07:46 +0000

I was extremely excited and honored to find out Monday morning that I was awarded my first One Lovely Blog Award, which was presented to me by Antoinette of Push Interiors. Antoinette thank you so much for selecting me for this award and sharing my blog with others. The support from my friends in the [...]

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2012 Fall Paint Color Trends for Your Home

Matthew Iacopelli — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:51:22 +0000

Fall is just around the corner and you are beginning to see some hints of color in the trees. It won’t be long before all the leaves are showing the beautiful colors of fall. This transition time between the end of summer and beginning of fall is the perfect time to redecorate your home to [...]

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Kitchen Remodeling on a Budget

GUEST WRITER — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 10:43:39 +0000

Kitchen is no more the place for cooking purpose alone. Nowadays kitchen is used as a place for family and friends to get together and have a fun time. There are times when kitchen remodeling becomes inevitable. When the facilities in the kitchen are outdated or when one feels that the facilities are not enough, [...]

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High & Low: Sources of Similar Eames Molded Plywood Chairs

Matthew Iacopelli — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 15:26:37 +0000

Think I have blogged before about my slight obsession over Eames furniture, well maybe it more like a big obsession with Charles and Ray Eames. Eames Molded Plywood Lounge Chair with Wood Base was introduced to the public in 1946. This chair was Charles and Ray’s 1st attempt to design a side chair that did not [...]

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