Usually when we talk about conversation furniture, we’re referring to a set. That is, a few chairs, benches, or small sofas for an indoor or outdoor gathering space. But today I want to take a look at conversation chairs specifically. These are a bit of a relic: chairs designed with two seats, that allow two […]
Appliances, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Accessories, Lighting, Range Hoods
Best Kitchen Nightlights: Keeping Your Kitchen Open After Dark
29
May
May
I’ve talked a lot in the past about strategies for layering and improving your kitchen lighting. Good all-over lighting is the foundation of good design, and (literally) puts your home in its best light. But what about when you need to use your kitchen after-hours? Late at night or early in the morning, the last […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Lighting, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Lighting
Bathroom Lighting That Wows: Replacing Over-Vanity Lights With Sconces
16
May
May
When you think of bathroom lighting, you probably imagine one thing: a bar of lights above the vanity. But while there’s nothing wrong with these familiar glass-shaded lights (and some newer ones can even be quite attractive), it’s a crime to think they’re the only option. Any light can be a bathroom light if you’re […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Dining Room Furniture and Decor, Lighting
Ditch The Chandelier: Better Dining Room Lighting For An Open Floorplan
30
Apr
Apr
Chandeliers are the most traditional choice for lighting a dining room. But these days, dining rooms are a far cry from traditional. At-home dining in general has a more casual feel than it did in the past. Now, cooking, eating, and socializing all happen in the same space. Add to that the fact that many […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips
A Quick Guide To Vanity Paint Colors: Choosing A Look To Last
18
Apr
Apr
Replacing a bathroom vanity is one of the biggest renovation projects you’ll face as a homeowner. And that’s not because it’s particularly difficult to do or (in the grand scheme of roof repairs and water heater replacements) even all that expensive. So what’s the big deal? Whatever vanity you choose will be with you for […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Latest Trends
Get The Look: Using A Limited Palette To Get A Professional Interior
11
Apr
Apr
If you’re planning on redecorating, chances are you’ve spent a good amount of time browsing, scrolling, and flipping through pictures of all sorts of interiors to find the right look. But as easy as it is to find magazine-worthy rooms you love, it’s often quite hard to replicate them on your own. A good eye […]
Bedroom Ideas, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Latest Trends
Don’t Lose Sleep Over It: Six Ways To Put A Home Office In Any Bedroom
28
Mar
Mar
I’ve spent a good chunk of the last year helping people figure out where to put a home office when they don’t have a spare room to dedicate to one. Often the most available and effective spot to do it is right in your own bedroom. Why? Bedrooms are quiet, with doors that close for […]
Bathroom, Bedroom Ideas, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture, Latest Trends
Closet Conversions: Six Projects To Reinvent Your Spare Closet
20
Mar
Mar
I’ve always coveted more closet space. I never seem to have enough of it, and there’s no better way to hide a lot of accumulated stuff – whether it’s clothes, board games, golf clubs, or old paperwork – than behind a closed closet door. Which is why it might sound a little outrageous to suggest […]
Appliances, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture, Latest Trends, Range Hoods
2021 Kitchen Trends: A Complete Guide To Learning To Love Your Kitchen Again
01
Mar
Mar
Whether you’re a social butterfly or a homebody, you probably spent more of 2020 at home than ever before. And chances are, you came to the same realization that many homeowners did last year: most homes just aren’t designed for 24/7 full-family togetherness. Worse, those big, beautiful, open kitchens that used to be so good […]
Bedroom Ideas, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Dining Room Furniture and Decor, Furnishing Ideas, Kitchen, Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture, Latest Trends
Introducing Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2021: Ultimate Gray…And Illuminating
22
Feb
Feb
Pantone’s color of the year picks are always a little symbolic. Usually, it’s a color that feels significant – one that will influence the design and fashion industries, and often has subtle political undercurrents. But it’s also always at least one part attempt at a mood ring for the population of the planet. Pantone leans […]