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Design Roots
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Design Roots is a design blog covering interior design, décor, home projects and anything that captures design inspiration!
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Clean and Modern Desks For Under $1000.00

Looking for A New Desk For Your Home Office? I was quickly researching for a client this morning and ran across these three streamlined and stylish desks. Perfect for any office space that needs a qu...

19 may 12

Outdoor Accessorizing

It’s almost that time to freshen and accessorize the exterior of our homes! Here are a few great products and some outdoor inspiration to get you started. Click here to Enlarge... Read more &ra...

15 apr 12

Giveaway Results...

Thank you to everyone who participated in the giveaway and a big thanks to Shabby Apple for allowing me to giveaway such a beautiful necklace! After using a random list from Random.org the lucky win...

21 mar 12

Weekend Giveaway!!!

My first ever giveaway comes from ShabbyApple.Com! Before I tell you about the giveaway let me tell you a little about Shabby Apple. Shabby Apple offers a wide range of vintage jewelry, flirty wome...

18 mar 12

Custom Wallcovering is Like Art!

Check out this amazing UK designer Claire Coles. Her specialty is in custom couture embroidered wallpapers. She creates the masterpiece by using fragments of hand-sourced vintage fabrics. This pri...

02 mar 12

Rad iphone Cases

Make a Design Statement With Your iphone! Take a look at these iphone cases from society6 I think they are all pretty rad! All around $35.00 each... Read more »

28 feb 12

Happy Love Day.

Pops of Red… Happy Valentine’s Day Chicago... Read more »

14 feb 12

Good Art

Where Can You Find Good Art at A Good Cost? Art can be one of the hardest finishing touches to choose for a client. Art is subjective and a personal preference. Sometimes you start the project with ...

06 feb 12

Winter White

With all the snow falling in Chicago, I can’t help love all the white! Why not bring the winter white into your home? Here’s a little inspiration… Connect With Amy Leaf Design in O...

18 jan 12

Holiday Gift Guide 2011

Are You Stuck On A Gift For Him or Her? No Worries Check Out My Great Holiday Gift Guide. Him 1. ipad 2 cover- j.crew 2. ralph lauren gloves 3. reebok shoes 4. sweater- h&m 5. kenneth cole watch ...

13 dec 11

One of A Kind Show

One of a Kind Show Chicago Chicago’s most unique and artistic show is coming to town this week. The One of a Kind show runs Dec. 1-4th at the Merchandise Mart Chicago. Click here for hours and...

30 nov 11

Wild for Design

Design Doesn’t Always Have to Be Safe! When Designing sometimes we tend to choose items that are safe and typical. If you are looking for more of an artistic and unexpected look you should thi...

10 nov 11

Chicago Land Antiquing...

Fun Antiquing.. I have been to several great antique fairs lately and wanted to share some inspiration and a few great places to shop. First stop is Jan’s Antiques in Chicago located at 225 Nor...

31 oct 11

Design Chicago

Design Chicago Design Chicago 2011 was held at the Merchandise Mart yesterday and today with a line up of great interior designers. I had the opportunity to see Juan Montoya’s seminar and Kat...

13 oct 11

Fashion In Design.

Take Fashion Home As we look to new fashion trends and fall colors this season, I am reminded of how fashion and interior design collide. From picking out your daily outfit to what color you should p...

29 sep 11

The Guide: Mirrors

The Guide to Mirrors: Today’s collection contains some of the best mirrors on the market and for a great price! Prices range from $200-$500 and it doesn’t always have to be new to be the ...

23 sep 11

A Fall Home...

As Fall Approaches, I am reminded of the change in the air and a fresh start to a new season. I love to open all the windows and let the crisp air fill my home, it’s like a detox for the home....

09 sep 11

Room of the Day....

Room of the day… I love adding a larger head chair to a dining room. It not only gives height and grounds the room but it’s an affordable way to create more interest at the table!  ...

23 aug 11

What to do with Chalkboard Paint!

There are many options and useful ideas for chalkboard paint! You can cover a small wall for notes and grocery lists in your kitchen or paint an accent wall in your child’s bedroom to capture w...

18 aug 11

Bits of Blue...

Bits of Blue…. Blue is one of my favorite colors little bits of blue are found throughout my house. I love how soothing any shade of blue can be. Check out these great uses of blue and add...

08 aug 11

Greatest Decorating Book...

I finally recieved the book Decorate by Holly Becker founder of Decor 8 and it is amazing! I am still not all the way through it but it is loaded with many great ideas and design advice. The book i...

30 jul 11

Whats Hot and Mod..

What is hot and modern for your home? Take a look at the following items for some fun inspiration! Sources: cherry chair blue side table nesting tables geometric cabinet kelly green chair blue floor...

24 jul 11

Fun Outdoor Items for Under $60.00

06 jul 11

Affordable Accessories.

I was hunting for affordable accessories for a client and came across Pier One.I havent looked at their things for such a long time but found some pretty cute stuff and lots of great steals! Take a l...

22 jun 11

Space of the Day!

Today I bring you an amazing Kitchen Space and there are many things to admire about this kitchen. The Colorful combo of yellow and grey. The beautiful tiled backsplash and I personally love the mix ...

10 jun 11

Fun Side Tables...

By Adding a Fun Pop of Color or Interesting Side Table to Any Room Is An Easy and An Affordable Detail!Heres Are a Few Fun Side Tables That Would Do the Trick:Side Table Sources:Ginger Blue TableTwis...

23 may 11

Dresser Round Up

In need of a new bedroom dresser? Heres a dresser guide to get you started.Dresser Links:urban outfittersnoir furnituremartha stewartnoir furniturecb2world marketstanton home2 modernpb teenz gal...

11 may 11

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17 apr 11

Before and After on A Budget

I ran across a wing chair last summer at a garage sale for $75.00. What a deal right? The only problem is it was slipcovered in an untasteful creamy silk fabric!My next stop was to Loomcraf...

15 apr 11

Living Room: Colorful Collections

-A Colorful Collection of Lime and Gray-Inspired for the Living RoomClassic Cloth "archimedes" thru Dessin Fournir for Drapery FabricSofa-Restoration HardwareCoffee Table-BoBo Intriguing Obje...

04 apr 11

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