It’s an age-old debate: people swear by their cooktops, confident that they have the best type to cook with and the rest aren’t worth using. What can start as an office icebreaker with coworkers or simple family dinner can become a serious argument. Thankfully, we live in the internet age, where anyone can look up […]
Appliances, Bathroom, Furnishing Ideas, Kitchen, Kitchen Sinks
Combination Laundry Rooms for the Space-Saving Home Planner
22
Jun
Jun
By and large, laundry rooms come in two flavors: banished to the basement, or put on a pedestal in gorgeous, fully-finished, dedicated laundry rooms. But what if I told you there was another option? Rather than dedicating a huge amount of space to a washer and dryer, or condemning yourself to trudging up and down […]
Appliances, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Flooring, Furnishing Ideas, Outdoor Living
Get the Look: Outfitting Your Garage for People and Vehicles
18
Jun
Jun
Everybody wants a beautiful, organized garage. Ideally, one you can even spend casual time in without a project to tinker on or a car to repair. But getting there is a lot easier said than done, and the garage tends to get passed over on big-budget renovations. This garage remodel from Nicole Arnold Interiors shows […]
Appliances, Kitchen, Kitchen Accessories, Outdoor Living
Beyond The Grill: Making Your Next Outdoor Cookout a Success
08
May
May
The weather is wonderful in the northern hemisphere again, and I for one am looking for any excuse to be outside. One of the best ways to do this is by having an outdoor cookout. There’s the obvious equipment you’ll want for one – like a grill or outdoor cooktop. But there are other details […]
Appliances, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Kitchen, Kitchen Accessories
Paint It Black: Using Black Accents To Elevate Your Decor
08
Jan
Jan
When you think about using the color black in your interior design, what comes to mind might be something right out of the the Addams’ Family. But there’s a big difference between incorporating a color into your decor, and decorating your home head-to-toe in it. While the idea of the latter might be a little […]
Appliances, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Flooring, Latest Trends, Lighting
Five Easy Upgrades to Add Interest to Your Laundry Room
10
Sep
Sep
White laundry rooms are both traditional and practical, but they can feel plain. Despite being easy to clean and bleach, more and more people are moving away from a all-white color schemes. Adding interest through multiple small renovations can lift your laundry room from a sterile, no-nonsense space to a homey place that fits the […]
Appliances, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Accessories, Lighting, Range Hoods
Best Kitchen Nightlights: Keeping Your Kitchen Open After Dark
29
May
May
I’ve talked a lot in the past about strategies for layering and improving your kitchen lighting. Good all-over lighting is the foundation of good design, and (literally) puts your home in its best light. But what about when you need to use your kitchen after-hours? Late at night or early in the morning, the last […]
20
May
May
You may have always dreamed of a home fireplace or campfire, but building one into your existing lawn can be a logistical nightmare. But just like there are artificial fireplaces for indoors, there are now also many artificial fire pits for outdoors. With easy setup, intuitive controls, multipurpose function, and safety certification, a fire pit […]
Appliances, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture, Latest Trends, Range Hoods
2021 Kitchen Trends: A Complete Guide To Learning To Love Your Kitchen Again
01
Mar
Mar
Whether you’re a social butterfly or a homebody, you probably spent more of 2020 at home than ever before. And chances are, you came to the same realization that many homeowners did last year: most homes just aren’t designed for 24/7 full-family togetherness. Worse, those big, beautiful, open kitchens that used to be so good […]
11
Nov
Nov
Do you need more space for food storage? In these current times, people are going to the grocery store less often and stocking up more when they do. A popular solution for the overstock of groceries is getting an extra fridge or freezer. Even a small one opens up your storage possibilities in both space […]