Central Washington has its own design identity — and it’s one we’re genuinely proud of at D. Marie Interiors. The homes we design in Wenatchee, Yakima, Cle Elum, Ellensburg, and the Suncadia area reflect a specific set of values: connection to the...
The kitchen backsplash is one of the most visible design decisions in the room — and one of the few places where you can be genuinely expressive without the commitment of a full renovation. At D. Marie Interiors, we’re asked about backsplash tile more than...
The most persistent piece of advice about small rooms is: keep it light, keep it simple. Don’t use dark colors. Don’t use bold patterns. Play it safe. This advice leads to a lot of rooms that are technically inoffensive and completely forgettable. The...
Large format tile has become the dominant choice for bathroom floors and walls in contemporary residential design — and the trend shows no signs of reversing. The appeal is clear: fewer grout lines, a cleaner and more seamless look, and a sense of scale that makes...
Choosing wallpaper is one of the most personal design decisions you can make — and one of the most intimidating. Unlike paint, which is easily undone, wallpaper is a commitment. The fear of making the wrong choice keeps many people in the paint aisle indefinitely....
An accent wall done well can transform a room. Done poorly, it looks like an afterthought — a single wall with pattern that has nothing to do with anything else in the space. The difference between the two comes down to intention: choosing the right wall, the right...
The bedroom is where wallpaper earns its keep. Unlike high-traffic areas of the house, the bedroom gives you permission to be personal — to choose something that’s entirely about how you want to feel in the room where you begin and end every day. It’s also...
Fluted and 3D textured tile creates depth and movement that changes as light moves through the room — shown here on a bathroom vanity wall. Fluted tile is one of those design choices that photographs beautifully, reads as intentional in person, and holds up over time...
Zellige tile has moved from boutique design circles to mainstream design consciousness in just a few years — and for good reason. Its handmade character, shimmering surface variation, and deep historical roots make it genuinely different from anything a machine can...
Herringbone is one of those patterns that design trends haven’t managed to touch. It’s been used in floors, walls, and textiles for centuries — and it remains one of the most elegant, versatile, and visually interesting patterns you can install in a...
