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Interior Designers in New Orleans: 5 Flooring Trends That Will Be Big in 2024

We asked Southern designers to chime in on the biggest flooring looks that will be everywhere in 2024, and they shared key insights with us.

Interior Designers in New Orleans: 8 Tips for Discovering Your Interior Design Style

Discovering your interior design style is something that takes time, and it’s not as straightforward as it sounds.

Interior Designers in New Orleans: What Wall Colors Work Best With Dark Kitchen Cabinets? 6 Designer-Approved Shades to Try

Dark kitchen cabinets are having a moment, and these are the best wall colors to complement dark hues.

Interior Designers In New Orleans: 5 Best Color Ideas to Add Value to Your Home According to Reed & Acanthus and Other Experts

Understanding which colors are most universally appealing and likely to improve the value of your home will help avoid having to repaint.

Interior Designers In New Orleans: What's Replacing Marble According Reed & Acanthus and Other Designers.

Interior designers are searching for alternative natural stone finishes, and one in particular has caught our eye: limestone.

Interior Designers In New Orleans: Chic Winter Decorating Ideas For An Ultra Cozy Home.

Change some aspects of your home with these winter decorating ideas when the cold comes along to make everyday better.

Interior Designers In New Orleans: How To Score Insane Deals At Any Estate Sale

If you're new to estate sales, follow some golden rules and you can rise the ranks to insider status.

Interior Designers In New Orleans: 5 Outdated Color Rules Designers Are Breaking In 2024

Rather than being set in stone, design rules become outdated – meaning breaking them can result in a fresh and more contemporary look.

Interior Designers In New Orleans: Pantone’s 2024 Color of the Year: How To Get Peach Fuzz Into Your Home

We spoke to interior designers to get their thoughts on the 2024 color of the year, Peach Fuzz, and tips to incorporate it into your home.

Love Happens Magazine: Design Questionnaire with Katharine Kelly Rhudy

Learn more about Katharine Kelly Rhudy's unique approach to design, favorite projects, and more!

25 Beautiful Homes Magazine: Southern Comfort

The interior design of Katharine Kelly Rhudy's New Orleans home is inspired by nature with the goal of bringing the outside in.

Interior Designers In New Orleans: 5 Color Lessons For 2024

Welcome the new year with useful color rules to follow, according to interior designers and color experts.

Interior Designers In New Orleans: 7 Ways To Take The Focus Off Your TV In The Living Room

With tried and true tips from some of our favorite interior designers, your TV will finally be hidden in plain sight.

Interior Designers in New Orleans: These Are The 6 Color Lessons You Need To Know About For 2024

Enhance your color schemes in the new year with these six lessons.

Interior Designers In New Orleans: Butter Yellow Is the Soft Shade Your Home Needs for Fall

Reed & Acanthus and other top designers share the best ways to add buttery yellow shades to your home.

Interior Designers In New Orleans: Designing A Vacation Home? Here's What To Do

Thinking about renovating your home? Reed & Acanthus can not only help you design your space but we can build it too!

Ask Katharine

Introducing the 'Ask Katharine' series, your go-to source for expert interior design tips and inspiration!

Interior Designer In New Orleans: How To Brighten A Space With No Natural Light

Read how to brighten your space according to Reed & Acanthus and other designers.

Interior Designer In New Orleans: How To Design A Dining Room That Is Anything But Stuffy

The holidays are just around the corner, read what Reed & Acanthus and other pros have to say about your dining room.

Interior Designer In New Orleans: 5 Things To Paint In Your Home That Aren't Walls

Find out what Reed & Acanthus Interior Design likes to paint that aren't walls.

Interior Designer in New Orleans: 13 Color Rules You Should Always Follow (And What To Skip)

Reed & Acanthus thoughts on colors rules to follow - and the ones we're delighted to break.

Interior Designer in New Orleans: Should Your Home Have an Open or Closed Floor Plan?

Open floor plans? Ultimately, there’s pros and cons, and we polled seven Southern designers about exactly that.

Interior Designer in New Orleans: Five Outdated Color Rules To Break In 2024

Which outdated color rules are designers breaking right now – and are there any they still stick to?

Interior Designer in New Orleans: Seven Things Designers Immediately Notice When They Enter a Room

When an Interior Designer approaches a room for the first time, they are drawn to certain things that make or break the space.

Interior Designer in New Orleans Cool Metals Like Steel, Nickel and Polished Chrome Are A Trend

Cooler finishes – stainless steel, silver, and polished chrome – are making their way back into the spotlight.

Interior Designer In New Orleans: What Are The Seven Things Designers Always Buy At Dillards?

Nine Interior Designers in New Orleans to share their top Dillard’s home picks.

Interior Designer in New Orleans: Confused About Rates Designers Charge For Their Services?

We asked four designers how they react when a client challenges their prices.

Interior Designer in New Orleans: How To Shop For Vintage Furniture Online

Everything you need to know about buying vintage furniture online, so you can purchase with confidence and find the piece of your dreams.