Corners are a tricky-to-decorate but mandatory space in every home. Unless we start building all our homes to be curved (which would create a different problem!), you’ll always have several sharp angles in every room. That isn’t a bad thing inherently, but room corners tend to be darker than the rest of the room, and […]
Bathroom, Bedroom Ideas, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Flooring, Furnishing Ideas, Latest Trends, Outdoor Living
Sherwin-Williams 2023 Color of The Year Is Redend Point
22
Feb
Feb
As we really roll into the new year, every big paint company releases their trendy color of the year, and 2023 is no different. For Sherwin-Williams, this year’s big color is Redend Point (SW 9081) a creamy, rose-tinted brown. A more saturated blend of two colors that have been popular in recent years – beige […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Lighting, Bedroom Ideas, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Lighting
Room With a View: How To Maximize Your Natural Light
23
Dec
Dec
Looking through interior design photos for inspiration for your own home, you’ve probably noticed that some rooms simply look more inviting than others. That certain special something is almost always good lighting. And not just “good” lighting, but organic. Sunlight is the “secret ingredient” and finishing touch to any well-designed room. If you have a […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Faucets, Bathroom Lighting, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Get The Look: Shortcut To An Industrial Style Bathroom
13
Dec
Dec
If there’s one piece of design advice you hear over and over again it’s this: update your hardware. It’s tried and true, but so over-stated that it’s become tired and trite. Because, sure, updating your hardware is easy and inexpensive. But in most cases it also doesn’t make that big a difference. So why do […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Latest Trends
Style Guide: Contemporary, Modern, and Mid-Century Bathroom Vanities
04
Sep
Sep
If you’re just starting to explore your sense of style, the lingo used by designers can be confusing or off-putting. People often use the words “modern” and “contemporary” interchangeably. That’s hard enough to navigate without the many modifiers you’re likely to find on the way. “Organic modern”? “Contemporary Scandinavian”? “Mid-century modern”? If you’re feeling off-balance, […]
Appliances, Bathroom, Furnishing Ideas, Kitchen, Kitchen Sinks
Combination Laundry Rooms for the Space-Saving Home Planner
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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 […]
Bathroom Lighting, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture, Lighting
How To Install Tape Lighting: Affordable, DIY Friendly Mood Lights
30
May
May
Upgrading your home’s lighting is almost always a job for a professional. Whether you’re changing out an existing fixture or looking to add new ones, anything more involved than plugging in an lap requires know-how (or even licensing) that most DIYers simply don’t have. The exception? Tape lighting. These adhesive-backed LED strips are dead simple […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Faucets, Bathroom Vanities, Bathtubs, Showers, Toilets
Creating a Cottagecore Bathroom is Easier Than You Think
13
May
May
I’ve talked about cottagecore at length – from what the style is to how to recreate it at home. But there’s one room in the house that’s never talked about in the cottagecore movement: the bathroom. It seemed strange; the bathroom is arguably the most important room in the home, and can be a huge […]
25
Feb
Feb
When you’re shopping for a new bathroom vanity, it can seem like you have two options: either buy a pre-made vanity from your local big box hardware store, or shell out for custom cabinet work. But having someone else design and build your vanity isn’t the only way to customize your space. Modular bathroom vanities […]
23
Jan
Jan
I talk a lot on here about the importance of good lighting – how layering multiple stylish fixtures can add depth and beauty to any room in your home. But what if you have low ceilings? Big chandeliers or dangling pendant lights are a no-go in many homes. Flush mount or recessed lighting can make […]