White is the ultimate traditional bathroom color - bathtubs, toilets, tile, and, yes, sinks too. But traditional doesn't have to mean boring, and a nice, clean color like white is the perfect palette to play with shape and style. So if you're looking to keep with tradition when it comes to color, but want to get a little more creative than your average white bowl sink, stylish new vitreous china v...
The image of the classic English garden is probably pretty familiar to you: well kept hedges, colorful flowers, and whimsical stone paths, dotted with elegant wrought iron Victorian garden tables and chairs. It's a scene that's idyllic, pastoral, and (for better or worse) one that's shaped the American garden. Now, of course some Americans tend more toward decks, grills, and outdoor kitchens with ...
I've mentioned elsewhere that reclaimed industrial furniture is starting to make a big comeback in the design world. Maybe the most widespread and universal example of this is the resurgence of the light bulb pendant. The decorative equivalent of a bare bulb on a string, antique models sport beautiful sockets attached to long cords, often with old fashioned bulbs. But this look has also been appro...
Apron sinks are usually associated with very traditional farmhouse kitchens - a style that's classic, hardy, and designed for heavy use. But these old fashioned sinks have gotten a few facelifts in design, material, and overall style that means they can work in a variety of different kitchens that run the gamut from simple to ornate and traditional to very modern. So if you love the look of apron ...
Console tables are a practical addition for a home's entryway. Not only do they provide much-needed surface space in a high-traffic area, but they can also make what can be a very awkward space feel more inviting and help your home make a good first impression. But many models are more decorative than practical, and often are designed for spaces that are either large, traditional, or both. Floatin...
Transitional bathroom vanities are a sort of bridge between traditional and contemporary bathroom design. As our culture becomes less formal, antique inspired furniture has begun to feel overly opulent, but we haven't quite lost our love of old fashioned elegance. Compromising between the two usually means simplifying and streamlining antique designs, but lately a different option has started gain...
I've never been a big fan of floor lamps. I mean, I understand the utility - every room needs light and not every room has it built in. A floor lamp bridges the gap without taking up any surface space, all while staying more or less out of the way. But as with your run of the mill table lamp, there are a thousand and one designs out there, but to me they all look more or less the same: Shade, stan...
I love lighting. I love rooms that get lots of natural light, rooms that are well lit, and lighting fixtures that flatter the spaces they're in. I also love it when designers take a hop and a step out of the norm to try something fresh and new. Chandeliers are lovely and iconic, sure - but I think there's plenty of room to improve and innovate. That's why I'm a huge fan of the hanging lighting fix...
Complex, whimsical, and with a name that is just generally fun to say, rococo is a style that cannot be ignored. It combines light colors, asymmetry, and graceful swirls in order to draw out a witty playfulness that many modern styles lack. Popularized in the early 18th century, the influences of rococo design and architecture is still in evidence across Europe. As an interior decor style it is ma...
In a bedroom, one of the few places you can really get creative with your design is with the headboard. Sure, bed frames, linens, paint, and other furniture are important, but almost always the headboard is the focal point and centerpiece for the space. This has been especially true lately, with headboards trending larger and larger - not just tall and wide, but even taking up the full wall behind...
