Top 5 Blog Posts of 2020-According to LiLu Interiors

New Year, Old Year

Can you believe we are almost through with the first month of 2021? 2020 was such a tough year that went by both remarkably quickly at times, and frustratingly slowly at others. Despite that precedent (and I don’t know about you all, but) for me, this first month of 2021 flew by.
That being said, the year is still relatively new, and before it becomes old again, we thought we should reflect on our top 5 blog posts of 2020. In this post, we’ll look back on the posts our readers loved the most, and why those posts were your favorites!

Top 5 Blog Post-A theme of calm

2020 was – more often than not – a year of upheaval and disarray. Many people found that creating a safe haven in their home was a crucial aspect of thriving through such a challenging year.
Our number one top 5 blog posts of 2020, this shoppable blog provides color palettes for different rooms and tastes that all cultivate a sense of serenity and calm. If you’re still working on creating your home paradise in 2021, give this post a read and find some inspiration.

Green as a Neutral Color, I'm Done with Gray and Beige! -

For our next of our top 5 blog posts of 2020, this post explored nature’s neutral – green! While many people use beige, gray, and white as neutrals in their interior, we think green should be lauded as the true neutral it can be right along with those trusted favorites.
As we move into a future where many people are merging more and more with the natural world – trying to incorporate nature and sustainability into their daily lives for their own health and the health of the planet – embracing green as a neutral is a great thing to do! Check out this post for our favorite shades, ideas, and inspiration.

Inspired by Mary Jo Hoffman: Look of the Day

In 2020, we were inspired by artist Mary Jo Hoffman’s simple, spare, beautiful photographs – and since this was our 3^rd most popular blog of 2020 – we think you were too!
In this post, we feature some gorgeous design elements and home accessories that align perfectly with the vibe of Mary Jo’s work. If you love this look, check out Mary Jo's website for more.

Warm Neutrals as Wall Colors - A Guide - According to Lilu Interiors

Continuing with the theme of neutrals – an interesting theme for our top 5 blogs of 2020 no doubt – is this blog we wrote about using warm neutrals as wall colors. As we noted in the post, selecting a wall color can be overwhelming – as there are so many considerations to be made and seemingly endless options to consider.
We talk about how to use neutral wall colors in rooms with different levels of color, and include a few beautiful, warm color palettes as inspiration. Considering a new wall color in 2021? Read this post!

Peter Pan Inspired Nursery - Peek at a Project

For our last top blog of 2020: one of our favorite projects from 2020. This adorable nursery is sentimental and cozy – featuring a window seat to look out on a beautiful view, and Peter Pan figurines handmade by the grandmother of the children who we designed this project for.
This is one of those projects that reminds us how sweet the world really can be. Looking back on 2020, we all had moments in need of that reminder.