We’ve all seen pictures of huge, boutique-style walk-in closets. You know the ones: with shoes, jewelry, ties, and cuff links on display so you can meet each day like you’ve just had a visit with a personal stylist. But I’ve had bedrooms smaller than some of these showpiece closets; they simply aren’t a reality for […]
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 […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Latest Trends, Lighting
Undercabinet Lighting: The Best DIY Lighting Project For Your Kitchen
09
May
May
Installing a new tile backsplash is a popular go-to DIY project for updating and boosting the value of your kitchen. But for maximum impact, you shouldn’t call it quits once you’ve finished installing the tile. Adding equally DIY-friendly undercabinet lighting will put your new backsplash in the best possible light (literally), and give your kitchen […]
18
Apr
Apr
Installing a tile backsplash is one of the most common DIY home improvement projects. It’s relatively inexpensive, beginner-friendly, can improve the appearance of a room, and even boost the value of your home. But while installation itself is relatively easy, there are a few things first time DIYers should know to ensure their tile stays […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Latest Trends
Introducing Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2022: Very Peri
28
Mar
Mar
My breakdown of Pantone’s color of the year pick for 2022 is coming to you a little late this year for one simple reason: I’m not a huge fan of Periwinkle. I lived in a house painted almost the exact same shade as Pantone’s Very Peri for years, and know all its pitfalls; it turns […]
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 […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Flooring, Furnishing Ideas
Redecorating After A Flood: How To Make Your Basement Flood Resistant
19
Feb
Feb
A flooded basement is one of the most nerve-wracking experiences you can have as a homeowner. Whether it’s a catastrophic knee-deep backup or a few inches of water that came from nowhere, floods can be a devastating shock. Not only can you lose expensive furniture and family memories, but also your trust in your home. […]
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 […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Dining Room Furniture and Decor, Furnishing Ideas
Flexible, Accessible Dining Rooms: Exploring Motorized Dining Tables
17
Dec
Dec
Contemporary dining rooms are often the source of debate: how do you make sure you have enough space to host your biggest group of guests… without being stuck living with an over-sized dining set that only gets used on special occasions? Especially as homeowners downsize and streamline their homes and lives, it doesn’t make sense […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Big Style in a Small Bathroom: Beautiful Bathroom Vanities Under 30″
28
Nov
Nov
Decorating a small, high traffic bathroom is a bit of a juggling act. Finding a vanity that fits in the space, with all the storage and features you need is hard enough – to say nothing of getting one that looks good, too. But being “small” and “functional” doesn’t mean a bathroom vanity can’t be […]