The clawfoot tub is the stuff of romance. They connote images of lords in manors relaxing in a tub as a servant shaves his beard. Throughout history they have never gone out of style, and this is why we continue see them evolve with each decade, becoming more and more modernized. Nonetheless, the classic Edwardian look has never lost our respect and continues to appear in luxury homes and resorts....
In the 40s, society was recovering from the Great Depression and the second World War, and fashion and style came back with a bang. People finally had enough money to renovate and go shopping and they all wanted a taste of the American dream. Here in 2011, what better way to celebrate surviving our country's most recent recession than by renovating with a 1940s theme in mind!
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Though almost all living rooms have one, coffee tables aren't often used as a visual focal point. On the one hand, this is a very strange thing, since coffee tables occupy primo real estate: they're placed literally right in the center of the room. At the same time, though, coffee tables fall firmly in the realm of practical furnishings - they're used for setting down drinks and food, displaying m...
The last time I talked about kitchen remodeling and luxury faucets, I kept a firm focus on the more modern end of the spectrum. Newer, slicker models to match contemporary kitchens. This time I thought I'd take a look at the more retro faucet options, just in case modern isn't exactly your style. Vintage or farmhouse kitchens tend to have a more cozy, homey feel than your average contemporary kitc...
With most of your decorating endeavors, chances are you will begin building your style around a large piece of furniture--a couch, a table, a bed, etc. It all depends on what the room is meant for. If you're anything like me, smaller details can slip your mind. But the pieces in between are really no less important; it's the little things that can pull a room together. Accents, big and small, simp...
