Issue #27

Happy Saturday, and welcome to issue #27 of the Inside Look.

Want to give your living room a refresh? This week we’re sharing advice on living room colors from pro designers, as well as our top picks for low-profile sofas. Plus, Castlery and Modloft have launched sales and we tour a stunning 6,000-square-foot vacation home.

Let's dive in.

— Ash, Editor of the Inside Look.

The Roundup: Latest reads and product launches

Our Top 12 Low-Profile Sofas for 2023

Low-profile sofas are modern, sleek, and perfect for today's small spaces. Find out if this trendy style is right for you, and see the best sofas for 2023

Read here.

The Complete Guide to Patio Umbrellas (+ 5 Expert Picks for 2023)

Learn everything you need to find the best patio umbrellas for any space, and check out our top five picks when you're ready to buy.

Read here.

How to Enhance Your Space with the Perfect Dining Room Curtains

Frame your design in style with these expert-approved dining room curtain tips.

Read here.

Modloft Warehouse Sale

Save up to 65% during the Modloft Warehouse Sale.

Shop here.

Castlery’s Mid-Season Sale

Embrace the sun-drenched season in style with up to 20% off.​

Shop here.

Insider Insight: Expert designers on what to consider when choosing living room paint colors

Mood and Atmosphere

Interior designers Jennifer Guerin and Ashley Daubert both advise to first think of how you want to feel as you enter the room: "Is your main goal to relax and to regain energy?". If so, you should make use of bright and fun colors to generate an energetic feeling.

Jennifer adds: "but if you need to chill out at the end of the day, less is more with color!". In this case, she advises going with texture instead of harsh colors, but to always follow your gut: "Go for what you love!".

Less saturated paint colors give off a sense of calm and serenity in any home, and they can also be useful to make a room look bigger. Brighter colors are used to ignite energy and spark creativity in a living room space. Karen Rohr of Mackenzie Collier Interiors adds: "Light colors make a room feel more airy and spacious, while dark colors can make a room feel cozy and intimate."

Your Personal Style

Personal style plays a big role in how we choose to decorate our homes. Our home is a reflection of our personalities and how we would like the world to see us. It is also an opportunity for anyone to show off their individuality.

Karen Billman of Billman Designs says she sometimes has intense sessions with clients to find out what their specific tastes are: "I always ask what colors do you and don’t you like? I also look around the house at paintings, wall coverings, and fabric on their sofas, etc. to get a sense of direction, color-wise".

Check out more tips and expert living room color picks here.

Home Spotlight: Take a tour of this incredible, 6,000-square-foot Sullivan's Island vacation house

Check out an incredible, 6,000-square-foot beach house on Sullivan's Island, SC, that features stunning views, elegant interiors and outdoor spaces that balance modern design with traditional beach living.

Take a tour of this home here.

That's all for this week. Enjoy your weekend and please let us know what you think to today’s email — we’d love your thoughts, so we can make each issue great.