Posts by libbylangdon
Q&A with Libby Langdon: How I Started my Interior Design Business
I understand you grew up in High Point, North Carolina, the furniture capital of the world. How did that experience shape your career? The home furnishings industry was in my blood when I was growing up, my Mom was a designer and my Dad was in textiles. I remember my dad would come back from…
Read MoreDesigning for Real Life: The Secrets Behind My Easy, Elegant Everyday Style
As an interior designer it’s my job to create beautiful spaces for clients and offer great design ideas for people’s homes. Underpinning my residential and commercial designs is the experience I gained working in makeover TV. Over the years, I travelled across the country, working for people with very real needs, usually making over a…
Read MoreBedroom Updates in No Time Flat – Inspiring Design Changes you can do from 30 Minutes up to 3 Days!
One of the easiest rooms to makeover is a bedroom, whether it is spicing up a guest bedroom, updating a kid’s room or transforming a master bedroom, it’s a license to have interior design fun! When I was a designer on the FOX makeover TV show, Design Invasion, I learned what a dramatic room refresh…
Read MoreLet There Be Light – Libby Langdon’s Lighting Tips and Tactics
Light changes the entire atmosphere of your home and makes it warm and inviting. By using various sources of light, you create layers in a room, resulting in a richer ambience. The key to utilizing light lies in understanding the different ways to allow it to enter a room, create it when necessary, and not…
Read MoreLight Versus Dark – What’s the Best Floor Stain Color for Your Home Design
When it comes to enhancing the overall design aesthetic of your home’s interior, choosing the right floor stain colors is one of the most crucial design decisions you’ll make. Your flooring is the foundation of each and every room and literally sets the tone for the various spaces, your flooring hue can significantly impact the…
Read MoreCreating a Florida Cool Coastal Interior Design
It’s called the Sunshine State for a reason, and when it comes to interior design styles the vibrant hues of Florida’s flowers and coastline can bring your home to life! I’ve been lucky enough to work on several projects from West Palm Beach to Vero beach and I’ve fallen in love with infusing bright and…
Read MoreBold and Bright Apartment Design – Big Ideas for Small Spaces
When it comes to interior design in small spaces, I’m here to help you think outside the box, even if you feel like you’re living in one! After 5 seasons of filming the HGTV Show, Small Space, Big Style I amassed so many small space design tips that I actually wrote a book about it,…
Read MoreWhat an Interior Designer Can Do That You Cannot – Find Your Perfect Furniture Layout
When it comes to creating a well-designed, easy to live in, and easy to entertain in, home, a well-planned furniture layout is the first and most important order of business, it’s the jumping off point for every great interior design! Many people underestimate the importance of furniture layout, it may seem like a simple task,…
Read MoreTips for Designing an Elegant Bedroom: Creating a Stylish Haven to Rest and Relax
A good night’s sleep is one of the best things we can do for our health and there are so many ways you can incorporate chic design elements to create a stylish sanctuary of your dreams. Here are some of my top tips and tricks for designing a bedroom that’s not only elegant, but peaceful.…
Read MorePaint your Ceiling and Have Some Interior Design Fun!
Interior Design is an art form that allows us to express our creativity and breathe life into our living spaces. So why stop with your ceiling? Adding color to a room’s ceiling can completely transform the ambiance of a room and it can be an integral part of your overall design scheme. Here are some…
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