Unfortunately, we cannot magically raise your home’s ceilings. However, we can show you several ways to add height to your room’s design. Varying the height of design elements in your room adds visual interest by creating different sight lines. Used sparingly, tall pieces can balance a large room and bring drama to a smaller one. Consider using these pieces to add height to your room’s design: Mirrors Mirrors are a great way to add height and depth. One tall mirror can transform a wall and give your room a dramatic focal point. Lean tall mirrors against a wall, or mount [Read more...]

Never is a drop-dead gorgeous light fixture more appropriate than in a dining room, and all the more reason to pull out the stops.  A beautiful fixture is a focal point, and can create a sense of warmth, enclosure or even whimsy.   To heighten the sense of drama, fixtures should always be wired to a dimmer, so that the ambience in your dining room can move from brilliant to moody at the touch of a button.  A well-chosen chandelier accentuates the architecture and style of a dining room, and can also create an edgy contrast.           [Read more...]

Here at Q + E Design Source, we hope that you all had a lovely holiday weekend as well as a patriotic Independence Day! We thought it would be useful to scour the interior design world for the best tabletop and party decor pieces that we believe made this year’s holiday the most national (yet fashionable!) holiday yet. Whether you like to go all-out for your country or prefer to celebrate with more of a simple look, we found our favorite ideas for all styles, tastes and price points. From casual get-together buys to favorable and fun ideas for creating [Read more...]

Who doesn’t want to be remembered as being Bold and Beautiful?  Try statement lighting to give your room a distinct personality.  Fun and unexpected, statement lighting is one of the easiest ways to transform a space.  Plan on investing a little bit more of the budget on the area’s light fixture to better spotlight the room. No need to throw conventional lighting completely out of the window though- tradition with a twist can be wonderful as well as less thematic. Whether it is to accent a dining room, cheer up a living room, or emphasize a hallway, vivid ceiling fixtures [Read more...]

Mercury glass is making a comeback! But not to worry… it doesn’t actually contain mercury. Mercury glass (also known as silvered glass) is actually clear glass that was mold-blown double walled, then silvered on the inside with a liquid silvering solution and sealed. Its pretty dappled silver surface makes it the perfect material for home decor accessories if you’re going for an antique-y, elegant, classic look. These days, you can find mercury glass vases, lamps, plates, mirrors… even furniture! Check out some of the pictures below for inspiration as to how you can incorporate mercury glass into your home. Photo [Read more...]

Both functional and beautiful, a well-chosen chandelier can add style and decorative flare to any room. A large, ornate chandelier can serve as a bold statement piece and add a real “wow” factor to an otherwise simply decorated space, while a smaller, more understated chandelier can set the mood and add quiet sophistication to a romantic dining room. Coming in every different size and style to suit any taste, there’s room for endless possibilities! Check out these photos below for some inspiration:

For natural under cabinet lighting, look to Workrite’s new Verano line. This LED light has a sleek profile that is unobtrusive yet has the ability to rotate 20 degrees in each direction to focus light as well as slide within the workspace. Unlike traditional fluorescent fixtures, the Verano line is eco-friendly. The LED bulbs use far less energy than fluorescent lighting and emit a warmer, more natural glow that is also efficient and functional task lighting. The Verano fixtures are available in silver, black, and white water based paint finishes and the aluminum material is completely recyclable. Verano is manufactured [Read more...]