E-Design on Call by Eyecatcher Interiors, Diane Dunaway

E-Design on Call by Eyecatcher Interiors, Diane Dunaway Design Consultant for Home Staging and Re-design, Color Consulting and E-Design Expert.

Have you ever walked into a room and instantly felt calm... or energized... or cozy? That's the power of color. It's one...
06/12/2026

Have you ever walked into a room and instantly felt calm... or energized... or cozy? That's the power of color. It's one of the first things we notice, even if we don't realize it.

🤍 Warm whites tend to feel inviting and timeless.

💙 Soft blues often create a sense of calm.

🌿 Greens feel fresh, natural, and grounding.

🤎 Warm neutrals bring comfort and warmth.

🖤 Darker colors can make a space feel cozy, dramatic, and sophisticated.

When I'm helping clients choose paint colors, I'm not just thinking about what looks pretty on a paint chip, I'm thinking about how they want to feel in the space. The best rooms aren't just beautiful—they make you want to stay awhile.

People often ask what accessories make the biggest difference in a room. The truth? It's usually not the expensive piece...
06/11/2026

People often ask what accessories make the biggest difference in a room. The truth? It's usually not the expensive pieces.

These are the items I find myself using over and over because they instantly add warmth, texture, and personality:

🌿 Greenery or branches
📚 Coffee table books
🏺 Ceramic vessels
🧺 Woven baskets
✨ Trays

They're simple, timeless, and work in almost any style of home. I love that these pieces help a space feel collected rather than decorated—and lived in rather than staged.

If I walked into your home today, chances are I'd find a way to use at least one of them. What's one accessory you can't resist buying for your home? Mine is probably pillows!

One of my favorite things about summer styling is that it doesn’t have to be complicated. A few simple updates can make ...
06/10/2026

One of my favorite things about summer styling is that it doesn’t have to be complicated. A few simple updates can make a home feel completely refreshed.

Try adding fresh branches or flowers from outside, swapping in lighter bedding, bringing in a little color through pillows or accessories, and clearing off heavy or cluttered surfaces.

Even changing out a candle, styling a simple tray, or letting more natural light in can make a space feel brighter, softer, and more relaxed for the season. Small shifts really do change the feel of a home. ✨

I’ve always loved homes that feel personal. Not overly perfect or filled with trends, but layered with pieces that have ...
06/05/2026

I’ve always loved homes that feel personal. Not overly perfect or filled with trends, but layered with pieces that have meaning, texture, warmth, and character.

A home feels so much more inviting when it reflects the people living there. Favorite books, collected treasures, natural textures, family photos, cozy corners, imperfect vintage finds… those are the things that make a house feel like home. ✨

The homes that feel the best usually have one thing in common… flow.A few simple ways to create it:• consistent flooring...
06/04/2026

The homes that feel the best usually have one thing in common… flow.

A few simple ways to create it:
• consistent flooring throughout the home
• furniture layouts that allow easy movement
• balanced scale from room to room
• repeated tones and textures that connect spaces
• lighting that feels warm and cohesive
• less visual clutter
• natural transitions between rooms
• rugs that properly anchor a space

When a home flows well, it instantly feels calmer, more open, and more inviting to live in. 🙌

Ever walk into a room that instantly feels warm, calm, and pulled together but you can’t quite explain why? Most of the ...
06/02/2026

Ever walk into a room that instantly feels warm, calm, and pulled together but you can’t quite explain why? Most of the time, it comes down to these 3 layers designers always pay attention to:

💡 LIGHT
Not just overhead lighting. Think warm lamps, soft glow, natural light, and cozy evening ambiance that makes a home feel inviting.

🪵 TEXTURE
This is what gives a room depth and personality. Linen, wood tones, woven materials, greenery, soft fabrics, ceramics — texture is what makes a space feel layered instead of flat.

🌿 HEIGHT
One of the most overlooked design details. Tall branches, oversized art, floor lamps, high drapery, stacked books, plants… varying heights create movement and make a room feel finished.

The homes that feel the best aren’t the ones that look perfect, they’re the ones that feel real. A cozy throw on the sof...
04/24/2026

The homes that feel the best aren’t the ones that look perfect, they’re the ones that feel real. A cozy throw on the sofa, a stack of books you’re actually reading or a chair that everyone gravitates toward.

Great design isn’t about making a space look untouched. It’s about creating a home that supports real life and feels comfortable the moment you walk in. The most beautiful rooms aren’t staged for show… they’re lived in and loved. 🥰

If you’re prepping a home to sell, don’t try to do everything at once, instead start where it counts.These are the space...
04/23/2026

If you’re prepping a home to sell, don’t try to do everything at once, instead start where it counts.

These are the spaces that make the biggest first impression:

✨ Living Room — your moment to win them over
This is usually the first main space buyers see, and it sets the tone instantly. When it feels inviting, everything else lands better.

✨ Primary Bedroom
This is where buyers picture themselves unwinding. Keep it calm, soft, and clutter-free.

✨ Kitchen
It doesn’t need a full remodel — just clean surfaces, good light, and a few intentional details.

The goal is simple: create that “this feels right” moment as early as possible. Because once buyers feel it… they don’t forget it!

Here's a little behind-the-scenes of how my brain works when I walk into a space. I don’t even try — I just start notici...
04/03/2026

Here's a little behind-the-scenes of how my brain works when I walk into a space. I don’t even try — I just start noticing the few things that are throwing everything off. And they’re usually the first things I’d change:

✨ Use a rug that’s too small
It’s one of those things that instantly makes a room feel disconnected. I almost always adjust this first.

✨ Rely on one overhead light
I’m always layering light — lamps, softer glow, different levels. It changes the entire feel.

✨ Push all the furniture against the walls
It seems like it would open things up, but it actually makes a space feel less inviting. Pulling pieces in makes it feel lived in.

✨ Fill every surface with small décor
I’m constantly editing. A few meaningful pieces always feel better than a lot of little ones.

✨ Ignore how the space is actually used
Before anything else, I’m thinking about real life — how people move, sit, gather, live.

It’s never about making a space look perfect… it’s about making it feel right the second you walk in.

There’s just something about this time of year… you start opening the doors, letting the light in, and suddenly your out...
04/02/2026

There’s just something about this time of year… you start opening the doors, letting the light in, and suddenly your outdoor space feels like part of the home again.

A few easy touches to bring it to life:
🌿 Fresh greenery or potted plants
✨ Outdoor pillows for a little softness and color
🕯 Lanterns, candles, or string lights for that warm glow
🪑 A simple spot to sit and linger (morning coffee or evening wine)
🌸 Something seasonal — florals, herbs, or a small centerpiece

And don’t forget — spring is the perfect time to embrace outdoor entertaining. Even a simple tablescape with layered linens, fresh flowers, and a few thoughtful details can make it feel special.

It doesn’t have to be a big setup. Just a few intentional touches can completely change the feel. Because when it feels like spring… you want to be outside. ☀️

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