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Embracing Comfort and Style: The 2024 Showcase of Homes

Welcome to a beautifully designed home where comfort meets style in perfect harmony. This residence is thoughtfully crafted to create a warm and inviting atmosphere, making it an ideal space for both relaxation and entertaining. As you enter, you'll immediately notice the stunning blend of earthy modern elements that permeate the home, creating a serene yet sophisticated ambiance. The family room features a breathtaking two-story fireplace, which serves as the centerpiece, elegantly anchored by ....

5 Tried and True Sofas Handpicked by Top Designers That Will Elevate Your Living Room Game

  Are you tired of your living room looking drab and outdated? Are you looking to elevate your living room game with a statement piece? Look no further than these five tried and true sofas, handpicked by our award-winning interior designers, to give your living room a fresh and stylish update.   Work with our Design Studio to bring the room together. Start your project today!   Top 5 Best Sofas for Elevating Your Living Room Game   As you search for the perfect sofa for your living ro ....

2 Solutions For When You Don’t Have a Dedicated Guest Room

    No guest bedroom? No problem.    The holiday season can be a time of joy but can also be stressful.   Here at Old Brick, we carry a variety of furniture to make your home comfortable, stylish, and most importantly functional for every season.    If you have guests in and out of your home during the holiday season but don’t have a dedicated guest bedroom, here are ideas on alternative guest bedroom options.   Sleeper Sofas   It may be time to upgrade to a sleeper sofa. ....

7 Guest Bedroom Ideas to Create a Comfortable and Cozy Space for Your Guests

    Wondering how to decorate a guest bedroom? Let’s build it!   The holidays are coming and it's time to get ready for guests. If you have a space that can be dedicated to just guests then let’s get the guest room ready.    What to put in a guest bedroom:   First things first - the bed    Your guests are going to want somewhere comfy to sleep. A bedroom set that includes a bed, a nightstand, and a chest is a great option to get everything all together. This gives your gues ....

Color of the Year- 2023!

  Fall is my favorite time of year for many reasons but in the Interior Design community, we look forward to fall knowing that all the big names in color will be announcing the Color of the Year for the upcoming year.  Regardless of whether or not I like to use these colors in my designs or in my personal home they always forecast what we will see in the coming months as far as trends in our industry we will start to see textiles, area rugs, and accessories all incorporating these color trend ....

Fall Colors & Patterns

    Fall is an excellent time of year to cozy up your home and get ready to hunker down for a long winter ahead.     Texture, Texture, Texture!    Our favorite way to bring in fall feels is through layering textures and warm earth tones. Rustic wood elements mixed with glazed pottery and soft textures can cozy up your room without needing to use fake pumpkins and gourds to set the scene.   Our favorite textures & patterns include soft plush fabrics like fleece and fur, wood and s ....

An Introduction into Biophilic Design

    An Introduction to Biophilic Design- BIOWHAT? Don’t worry we aren’t talking about the human anatomy or dissecting frogs!    So many of us spend hours of our day in front of our screens, maybe it's for work, school, or entertainment. Research tells us that stepping away from our computers, phones, and flatscreens and spending some time in a green space can improve a person's overall health. Spending time in nature has many positive benefits on our mood, stress levels, and cognitiv ....

Trends Spotter with the Old Brick Design Team

  Last month, our designers had the opportunity to participate in the Capital Region Parade of Homes with a self-guided tour of multiple newly designed and built homes. The Parade of Homes allows builders and interior designers to show off their incredible skills and work. Kaitlynn and Nicole, our Old Brick Designers spotted multiple trends while visiting these homes and they happened to snag a few photos!    Black & Gold    One huge trend they saw was the colors black & gold. These co ....

Introducing Loloi Rugs!

  Who is Loloi?    Loloi is a trending brand taking over the rug industry. They focus on the process of rug making to make sure their rugs are produced responsibly. Loloi is committed to the craft of rug making - producing their rugs by hand in India where they keep the tradition of rug-making alive. Each step of the process is done with an immense amount of care and attention from the artisan at hand.    "Bringing new life to an old craft"   Loloi produces ethically & responsibly  ....

Saratoga Showcase of Homes: by Old Brick

"The Saratoga Showcase of Homes is produced by the Saratoga Builders Association, a non-profit, specialized professional trade organization representing our local building industry. The Saratoga Builders Association is committed to the continued growth, prosperity and quality of life in Saratoga County." - Saratoga Showcase of Homes  Each fall, our Queensbury, NY Design Team looks forward to working with area home builders in the Saratoga Showcase of Homes; a premier new-home tour in the Sarat ....