Often when we talk about bathroom lighting, it’s in terms of the purely functional: pros and cons of having different kinds of lighting above and around your vanity. But if you’re looking to turn your bathroom into a luxurious, relaxing getaway, lighting should be part of the conversation. And I don’t just mean a fancy […]
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Oct
Oct
Over the past decade, bathroom design has been trending more modern – sleeker, more open, seamless, and minimal. That means everything from frameless showers to large format tile to slab cabinet bathroom vanities. But the big secret is: that minimal look is anything but simple to achieve. Showers that are open, curbless, and blend perfectly […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Latest Trends
Introducing James Martin’s Trendy New 2021 Bathroom Vanity Collection
14
Oct
Oct
New product lines typically get rolled out towards the start of the year. But 2021 has been anything but typical. This year, James Martin’s big annual update has come as a new fall collection rather than a spring one. But with five entirely new collections and a whole host of updates to their most popular […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
Glass Topped Desks: Hiding Your Home Office In Plain Sight
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Sep
Sep
Choosing a new desk for your home office can be a bit of a balancing act. You want something that’s both stylish and functional, of course. If your desk will be in a public area of your home, you’ll also want something that’s small enough for the needs of your space, and subtle enough to […]
Kitchen, Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture, Kitchen Sinks
Upgrading to a New Kitchen Island? Read This First!
13
Sep
Sep
Adding a island is one of the most popular kitchen renovations, at the top of the to-do list for just about any large-scale remodel. After all, it’s a key part of having an open kitchen, not to mention a great way to add seating, surface space, and storage to a kitchen of almost any size. […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
Nesting Coffee Tables: A Stylish Solution For Small Space Living
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Sep
Sep
When you’re decorating a small living room, it seems obvious that you should choose furniture that’s on the small side and have less of it. But while it’s important to scale your furniture to the size of the room, sometimes having more individual pieces can actually help save space. Nesting coffee tables are a great […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Dining Room Furniture and Decor, Furnishing Ideas
Quick And Dirty Guide To Choosing New Dining Chairs
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Aug
Aug
When it comes to dining room decor, your dining chairs will always be the star of the show. By design, they’re prominently placed, and the part of the room you’ll interact with the most – both with your eyes and your body. This goes double if your dining set is in an open part of […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Latest Trends
Get The Look: Decorating With A Fail-Proof Blue And Gray Color Palette
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Aug
Aug
For a lot of people, all-gray color schemes have worn out their welcome. After all, too much gray (especially if it’s all one shade) can quickly feel muddy and bland; am all-gray color scheme lacks the contrast you need to make your space feel interesting. But if you’re looking to test out your design muscles […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
Decorating With Mirror Frames: Using Big, Bold Mirrors As Artwork
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Jul
Jul
On this blog, we’ve talked about decorating with mirrors once or twice in the past. After all, mirrors are great for enhancing light, make small spaces seem bigger, and take some of the stress out of trying to find perfectly matching wall art. But while mirrors are often great because they blend in, you can […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
Get The Look: Dressing Up A Modular Makeup Vanity
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Jul
Jul
Modular, makeup-table style bathroom vanities have become one of the hottest options for master bathrooms over the last few years, and for a good reason. They’re easy to install, customizable in terms of size, style, and layout, and give you more functionality than you’d get from an oversized double vanity. That said, they won’t always […]