HoHoHo! We are busy in July!

It’s Christmas in July and our Northwest Christmas Designers here at Gardella Design Group are getting busier by the month with new residential and commercial Christmas interior design jobs for the 2024 Christmas season. We can’t wait to begin making custom plans with you to transform your home with beautiful, custom-designed Christmas décor, floral pieces and stunning combinations of ornaments. Get in touch with Gardella Design Group today to plan a Christmas consultation. An experienced Christmas designer will come meet with you at your residence or commercial property. At this time, our designer will discuss your custom Christmas decorating design plan. Approximately one week after our Christmas designer meets with you, a design plan or proposal will be created for you.

After you approve the Christmas design plan, we will add you to our Christmas installation calendar. We will use the next few months ordering, creating and preparing your design. We love to work with each of our client’s individual style and taste. Some of you may want your home completely transformed for the holidays, but others may enjoy a blending of Christmas into their daily look. We are here to bring your holiday visions to life this 2024 season!!

Do you have a Christmas design theme in mind for your residential or commercial space? It is important to keep this theme throughout the decorations of the tree, centerpieces, smaller arrangements, mantles and staircases. The theme could be as simple as a color scheme, all the way to a whimsical theme.

Small Bedroom Decor Ideas

In a world where space is gold – ask any average New Yorker – the ways in how to decorate a small bedroom are popular among singles, couples and families. Here are a few small bedroom design ideas that even an amateur interior decorator can adopt.

Light Up the Space

Start with the lights because their strategic placement can increase the illusion of a larger space as well as set the vibe and highlight points of interest in the area.

  • Find a comfortable and quiet place to meditate such as your bedroom.

  • Use wall sconces to illuminate the bedroom without taking up valuable space on the floor or on tables, as is the case with floor and table lamps.

  • Position the lights so that the room appears larger than it actually is, thus, fooling the eye. Track lighting on the ceiling, for example, is a better option than a single incandescent lamp.

  • Allow natural light to filter into the bedroom via large windows. Besides, large windows also bring the outside into the inside, thus, making the room feel larger.

Double Duty Furniture

Many of the small bedroom ideas suggested by professional interior decorators are based on double duty for the furniture. Look around your bedroom and determine which furniture can do double duty -the bed, tables, and chairs, perhaps even the folding ironing board. Examples include:

  • Frame the bed with customized cubbies so that the headboard has open shelves and closed cabinets for display and storage.

  • Chairs can be used for storage while trunks can be used as tables.

Savvy Storage Solutions

Yet another of the best small bedroom ideas involves maximizing spaces for storage. Think of savvy storage solutions like:

  • Under the stairs and on the stairs

  • Under the bed with drawers

  • On the head board

  • Under the chairs

  • Over the bed via floating closed shelves

  • On the wall with the floating shelves within your easy reach (Tip: Use a floating nightstand instead of a bedside table)

Ask an interior decorator or a woodworker for more ideas on small bedroom design ideas where storage is concerned.

Bold Colors for Pop

The walls in the bedroom can make the room appear smaller or larger by the choice of colors and patterns in the paint, wallpaper and stickers.

A few small bedroom decorating ideas using color - truly, more affordable than buying new furniture, furnishings and fixtures:

  • Use bold colors like reds for impact. Just be careful about choosing the right hue with your choice largely affected by the age and personal preferences of the occupant.

  • Use lighter hues instead of dark shades; too dark and the room will appear smaller.

  • Use bold and bright colors to display treasured items since these can immediately catch the eyes.

Of all the small bedroom decorating ideas, controlling the clutter is one of the most important tips. Keep in mind that, when a room has too much furniture, furnishings and fixtures, it will appear smaller for obvious reasons.

  • Be a minimalist when choosing furniture - sleek yet stylish is the way to go.

  • Ensure that the bedroom is clean, organized and orderly so that the eyes are fooled into thinking that indeed the room is spacious.

Which of these ways on how to decorate a small bedroom is your choice? Perhaps you can consider everything!

What is Christmas in July?

Christmas in July is a month-long celebration inspired by the traditions and themes of Christmas. It originated in the Southern Hemisphere where July is in the middle of winter, a contrast with the actual holiday season that occurs during summer in that region.

How Did Christmas in July Start?

Christmas in July started with a common desire of sharing joy and recreating the wonderful feeling of Christmastime. In the United States, the idea was born in a girls’ camp out of creativity and enthusiasm for the holiday. In Europe and Australia, apart from the strong fervor for the holiday spirit, this occasion is also related to the weather. Europeans longed for the coolness of December, while Australians associated their July winter with the cold Christmases of countries in the Northern Hemisphere.

celebrated Across the Globe

Cities in other countries host Christmas in July Markets, such as the Winter Wonder lights in Sovereign Hill, Australia. This street market is complete with beautifully lit laneways, faux snow, live plays, and more. Taste holiday fare with dishes like chargrilled turkey breast on pumpkin puree, slow braised lamb with cranberry jus, apple tarts, and cinnamon ice cream.

If you want a more authentic experience, head to the Blue Mountains, rumored to be where the Yuletide tradition began. Restaurants celebrate with special menus and festive dishes. Meet Santa in the Jenolan Caves, and unwind in themed accommodations, from luxurious resorts to cozy cabins.

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Breathe Life into Your Vision with Our Luxury Interior Design Services 

Over the past 8 years, the Gardella Design Group Interior Design team has scoured the globe for countless resources that enable us to provide a broad range of luxury interior design services to our clients in projects with diverse scopes and budgets. These include: 
 

  • Multi-Family and High-Rise Developments 

  • Luxury Interiors for Private Residences, Yachts and Planes  

  • Model Merchandising 

  • Creation and Management of Virtual Interiors 

  • Interior Detailing 

  • Space Planning, Room Layouts and Creative Redlining 

  • Project Management 

  • FF&E Design, Sourcing and Procurement 

  • Material Specifications 

Easy Cocktails To Make This Fall

Fall isn’t just about decorating with pumpkins, mums, and bats. It’s the perfect time of year to get outside and cheers with loved ones. We don’t profess to be a bartender, but these are some pretty fancy craft cocktails if we do say so ourselves. If you are looking for some new easy cocktails to make this fall, give these a try.

Cinnamon Apple Cider Mimosa

  • 1 Tablespoon of Cinnamon

  • 1 Tablespoon of Sugar

  • Agave Syrup (just enough to rim the glass)

  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider (chilled)

  • 1/4 cup of champagne or prosecco (chilled)

  • Apple slices

On a plate, combine cinnamon and sugar.

Rim glass with agave syrup and then cinnamon and sugar mixture.

Take the rimmed glass and fill with 1/4 cup apple cider and 1/4 cup champagne or prosecco.

Garnish with an apple slice.

Makes one drink.

Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini

  • 1.5 ounces of Vodka

  • 1/2 ounce of Salted Caramel Syrup

  • 1.5 ounces of Coffee Liqueur

  • 1.5 ounces of pumpkin spice liqueur

  • 2 ounces of Espresso

  • Ice

  • Pumpkin Spice

  • Cinnamon Stick

Put ice into a shaker. Pour all ingredients into the shaker. Give it a couple of good shakes.

Pour into a martini glass and garnish with pumpkin spice and cinnamon stick.

Makes one drink.

Check out the recent Redfin article we were featured in: Priceless Home Decor: 12 Design Decisions Worth the Investment

Creating a space that reflects your personal style and provides comfort is a rewarding endeavor. And when it comes to home decor, making the right design decisions can truly transform a living space. While certain pieces, such as sofas, appliances, and mattresses, are clear investment items, how do you decide when to save or splurge? Luckily, this Redfin article has expert-backed advice to help you make the best decision. So, whether you live in a house in Duluth, MN, or a Wilmington, NC apartment, read on to learn about 12 priceless home decor items that are worth the investment. Read the full article here: Priceless Home Decor: 12 Design Decisions Worth the Investment | Redfin —- We are #7 in your scrolling today: Gorgeous Wall Sconces.

Investing in a Well-Designed Airbnb is Like Investing in Solar

Have you ever thought about investing in solar power for your home? Sure, it can be costly upfront, but in the long run, you'll save money on your energy bills and even potentially make a profit if you generate more electricity than you use.

Well, the same principle applies to investing in a well-designed Airbnb with quality furnishings. Yes, it may require an initial investment, but in the long run, it will pay off in increased bookings, higher nightly rates, and more satisfied guests.

Think about it: guests choose Airbnbs over hotels because they want a unique and memorable experience. A well-designed and thoughtfully furnished space can provide that experience and set your Airbnb apart from the rest. And guests are willing to pay more for a special and memorable experience, which means higher nightly rates and more revenue for you.

Get your Free Vacation Rental Design Package Investment Guide Right Here!!

What is a Tablescape?

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A tablescape should really make your entertaining or eating experience pop to your guests.

It’s a way to show your guests that you care about them and that this meal is special – it takes the event from being ordinary to extraordinary. For yourself, it can even be an act of pampering and self-care.

You don’t necessarily need to spend a lot of money on an extravagant tablescape simply providing thoughtful touches, such as greenery from the garden or personalized place cards is enough to create a special dining experience.