Design Tips

Kauai has the tremendous ability to bring us into the present. With each of the five senses overflowing with staggering beauty, mindfulness is almost effortless. But vacation shouldn’t be the only time we feel this centered. We need this connection to the present most in the real world.  

This year, what if your resolutions weren't about what you want to do this year, but instead, are about WHO you want to be? How to use your surroundings to inspire who you want to be in 2024.

We often underestimate the importance of a focal point in a space. If you don’t have this piece, what occurs is a visual “shouting match” between everything else vying for your attention. See what a difference the right artwork can make in a room.

There's nothing like a walk on a tranquil beach as the sun sets. The sound of the waves lapping up on the shore, the feel of the sand beneath your feet, the cloudy sky drenched in pastel sunset tones, and the wind flowing through your hair all create the perfect recipe for an escape from the hecticness of daily life. In an ideal world, you'd have access to these beaches whenever you need their calming qualities. Fortunately, there is a life hack that can transport you to those serene moments anytime you like — beach sunset pictures in the form of awe-inspiring fine art photography wall art.

Are you feeling it? Sunshine bursts through the clouds reminding us that summer is just around the corner. Kids are making summer plans and parents are coveting their last few days before the chaos. Warm breezes blow through windows and you can't help but want to get out there! The road is calling. Till you get to the gas pump and remember the epic gas prices, crowds and squabbles in the car. Ahhh. Summer.Wanting to get away, get a change of scenery, and get outside is an undeniable urge at the cusp of summer. But not all of us can...

The wall behind a sofa is the most frequent wall requested for artwork at Latitudes. Because it is so common and confuses so many, gallery design consultant, Tasha Cleaveland, devoted an entire day of Makeover May live room renderings to help break down the points to remember when sizing and selecting artwork for this common space.   Here are her guidelines for sofa wall success: 1. Match the shape of the wall left above the sofa, with the shape of the artwork. This leaves a balanced amount of breathing room all the way around your artwork.We use 3 ratios in...