A big trend in interior design is creating cozy spaces in true hygge (pronounced hue-ga) style. Hygge is the Danish practice of creating a mood of coziness and comfortable contentment. Think chunky knit throw blankets, hot cocoa, and a blazing fire. With the popularity of the hygge movement, there... [read more]

A new year brings new inspiration for your home and life. The Wayne Homes Design Team and the experts at Mandil, Inc. have put together the freshest new design trends for 2019, so you can update your home and stay ahead of the curve in every area of home design. Add Character with Fixtures Light... [read more]

It’s a new year, and it’s time to review the newest trends in colors for the home. Gone are the days of gray and beige walls. While gray has been the go-to neutral for years, now homeowners prefer the freshness of cream or warm white for neutral walls. Think, “What would Joanna Gaines do?”... [read more]

Have you ever gone to a party at a fabulous home and noticed how each room’s lighting perfectly complements the space, creating mood and character? As New Year’s Eve approaches, you may be considering hosting your own party to usher in 2019, but as you walk from room to room in your home, think... [read more]

The kitchen island is the centerpiece of the home. It always draws a crowd…especially during the holidays! Whether it’s the kids making gingerbread houses, or neighbors and friends coming over for a holiday party, people always seem to end up around the kitchen island. It’s the perfect place... [read more]

The rooms in your home often have a singular purpose, even if you have an open floor plan that combines your kitchen and dining area or great room and family room. Some rooms, though, exist just for fun, an extra space that you can shape to be exactly what you want. It could be a den, an office, a... [read more]

The latest trend in home exteriors is borrowed from Scandinavian style. Many homes in the region were once painted dark hues to trap warmth, keeping heating bills lower through the cold winter. Inspired by this Nordic look, we are seeing home exteriors with a mix of light and dark shades, such as... [read more]

The holidays are just around the corner — they came up on us pretty fast this year, didn’t they? November is here, and the rush of holidays will be at our doorstep before we know it… so what better activity to prepare for them than to prepare a stunning doorstep itself? We’re talking about... [read more]

It’s often said that the kitchen is the heart of the home, and at Wayne, we couldn’t agree more. That’s even more accurate if you’re someone who loves to cook, whether it be everyday meals for your family, massive celebration meals for family and friends at the holidays, or both! Or,... [read more]