For many, a clean and sophisticated look is all they want in their home. Modern interior design deserves the beauty of a chandelier above the dining room table or in the front hall, and there are thousands of contemporary chandelier styles available. Silver is a popular finish for the modern chandelier, and clear glass and […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen
Decorative Wooden Appliques to Turn Gingerbread House into Gingerbread Heaven
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Jul
Jul
They’re called gingerbread, these decorative wood carvings that you add onto your furniture. Embellishing your dressers, picture frames or tables isn’t hard, but it will take some work. I will cover how to apply a carved wood applique to your furniture so you can transform your home into a Rococo dreamland. Step One Take some […]
Kitchen, Kitchen Accessories, Kitchen Faucets, Kitchen Sinks
No More Sink Woes! Sink Fixtures Can Change How You Feel in Your Kitchen
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Jul
Jul
Have you been splashing water on the floor so much the linoleum is starting to warp? Do you find yourself calling the plumber twice a week and facing his judgmental glare? It’s not you. It’s the sink. And don’t worry. There’s a way out. Is your sink basin large enough? If you cook for a […]
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Jul
Jul
Yearning for some extra surface area for food prep? If your kitchen table is perpetually covered in mail and sweaters, you might enjoy having a breakfast nook for backup. A kitchen island provides extra room and storage. You can start a wine cabinet, use the drawers for your more ambiguous utensils, or install a stove […]
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Jul
Jul
In many cultures around the world and throughout history, bathing has been a ritualistic act. A bath cleanses impurities and calms the spirit. Immersing oneself in water can feel exhilarating beyond belief. In the twenty-first century, we have the technology to make our bathing experiences transcendent every time. Here is my recipe for a perfect […]
Kitchen, Kitchen Accessories, Range Hoods
If You Can’t Stand the Heat Put a Range Hood in Your Kitchen
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Jul
Jul
Of course we know the obvious benefit, that range hoods ventilate odor and smoke from the kitchen. Range hoods also prevent grease deposits from forming all over your kitchen, and suck away the heat that emanates from the stove, which is particularly nice in summer. Best of all, the ventilation prevents that awful chain of […]
"Green" Home, Bathroom, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Accessories, Kitchen Faucets, Kitchen Sinks, Lighting
Extravagent Accessories for a Trendy Bar at Home
08
Jul
Jul
It’s usually a party kill when half of the guests decide to leave and go to a bar downtown. This happened at a party I went to a couple weeks ago. It was initially a huge group, but the party took two major blows. First there was a car accident in front of the house, […]
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Jul
Jul
Sometimes I get so fed up with clutter, even my beloved antiques, and I just want to shove it all in storage and start all over. Every time I go to a spacious home decorated with a minimalistic modern style, I want to stay forever. So here’s how a contemporary motif is done. Remove all […]
04
Jul
Jul
Bathroom ventilation does more than improve a hot and stuffy bathroom. It helps prevent mold and bad smells. Water vapor that does not get sucked out builds up over time in the timber and can cause irreversible damage. Ventilation is the key to a healthier and more hygienic bathroom. Installation Tips -Make sure […]
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Jul
Jul
When we bathe, we are completely vulnerable and exposed. We want ambient light because we don’t want someone to be able to spy on us like in Psycho, but we want task lights to feel like nobody can sneak up on us either like in Jurassic Park. Basically, we want something more than a fluorescent […]