Like we’ve gone over before, actually saving space in your kitchen through efficient storage isn’t the same thing as making it look that way. You can strip the room down to its bare essentials for a minimalist design, but most people like having stuff and actually using it. Instead, you can balance the colors, lighting, […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
Make Your Own Maker Space: How To Craft Your New Craft Room
12
Apr
Apr
The last year has seen people starting to get really into crafting. Whether it’s learning to mend your clothes for the first time or building an entire online store of handmade goods, having a craft room is much more viable an idea than ever before. You can rent studios and professional art tables in most […]
Bedroom Ideas, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
Refreshing Your Bedroom for Spring (And Beyond)
23
Mar
Mar
As I’ve talked about in a previous post, spring cleaning can be a lot to attempt at once. Taking it room by room is better, but you may not know where to start every time. I find that for the bedroom, things you need to clean can even blend into the background as having “always […]
09
Mar
Mar
In my part of the world, the snow is finally melting, the birds are migrating back, and the sun is visible for a reasonable amount of time. It’s spring! And for many of us, that means the daunting task of spring cleaning. While there are book-sized guides for getting your life organized now and forever, […]
Bedroom Ideas, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
Store It Better: Ideas to Organize and Revitalize Your Bedroom Closet
01
Mar
Mar
I used to think that having a bigger closet would solve all my organizational problems. After all, if the problem is that your closet’s too small and crammed full, having more space should fix it, right? That isn’t always true. Now that I’ve had extra wide closets, walk-in closets, and even spent a little time […]
Kitchen, Kitchen Accessories, Lighting, Range Hoods
Task Lighting to Take Your Kitchen from Plain to Professional
24
Feb
Feb
I don’t have to tell you how important it is to be able to see in your kitchen. Even if your kitchen is only windows on the top of a hill with perfect sun viewing throughout the day, you need at least one light to be able to have an early breakfast or a late […]
18
Feb
Feb
If you’re of the mind to update your bathroom, you may be considering what’s worth the renovation budget. Tearing out your bathtub and replacing it can be an intimidating project, not to mention labor-intensive and expensive. But what if there was another way to update it? Bathtubs look and function largely the same, so it’s […]
24
Jan
Jan
Whether you have a big master bathroom or a small one, it’s a space you have to share. That can be hard when you only have one sink, especially if you and your partner need to get ready at the same time. Double vanities–or “his and her” vanities–solve this issue by giving you more sink, […]
16
Jan
Jan
The basement is an underutilized, underappreciated room for many homes.While normally used for storage (or the washer and dryer for those without a dedicated laundry room), a basement can be used more effectively to better your home. Whether you need a place to entertain, work, or even sleep, it can be a worthy investment to […]
27
Dec
Dec
Clutter builds up anywhere in your home that’s used frequently, but not every room has built-in storage to handle it. The kitchen has cabinets and pantries and the bedroom has closets and wardrobes, but the living room rarely comes premade to handle all of your stuff. Plus, the furniture you put in to make it […]