Home prices nationwide were up 6.7% year-over-year in January. At the same time, the number of homes sold rose 8.9% and the number of homes for sale fell 15.4%. As in the rest of the country, Minneapolis and St. Paul are currently experiencing a very hot real estate market. There is a shortage of inventory […]

I love using ottomans (also their cousins: stools, poufs and benches) in interior design. They come in so many different shapes, styles and materials and can serve a variety of purposes in your home. You can place it somewhere to look pretty and bring in texture, color or variety in your space. It can be

Hello! And welcome to Brenda Smail Interiors. This is my first post where I get to introduce myself to you and tell you a little bit about my philosophy as an Interior Designer. I was once on the other side of this equation, looking at websites belonging to interior designers. I loved looking at home