One of the biggest new trends in bathroom design isn’t actually new at all, but an homage to a very old look. Specifically, lots of designers are trying their hand at re-interpreting and recreating a turn-of-the-century industrial style. At the height of the industries this look is imitating, bathrooms were very different than the ones […]
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Always Losing Your Keys? Find A Better Way To Get Organized
31
Oct
Oct
It would be generous to say I can be a little absentminded. At one point or another, I’ve walked out of the house without just about every essential you can imagine. Keys, badges, umbrella, coat, purse, phone, wallet – you name it, I’ve probably gone on my merry way without it. If you’re like me, […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
Shared Spaces: Better Ways To Furnish Your Big Master Bathroom
25
Oct
Oct
Sharing a bathroom is a small annoyance that many of us spend most of our lives enduring. From brushing teeth next to siblings to racing roommates for the shower, it’s rare to have a private bathroom space when you’re young. And even if you wind up with a big house and equally big master bathroom, […]
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6 Budget-Friendly Fixes To Add Privacy and Personal Space To Your Home
18
Oct
Oct
This year, we’ve all been spending a lot more time at home than we’re used to. Even for homebodies like me, it’s often a lot more time than we’d like – to say nothing of people who usually don’t spend much time at home at all. Worse still, if you have a big, normally-busy family, […]
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Blue Bathroom Vanities: A 2020 Trend That’s Here To Stay
09
Oct
Oct
As white cabinetry has started to fall from favor, designers and homeowners alike have been frantically trying to figure out the best new alternative. So far, there hasn’t been one clear answer: gray bathroom vanities have seen a big bump in popularity, and wood vanities are really gaining traction. Even black vanities have been getting […]
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Introducing James Martin’s Trendy New 2020 Bathroom Vanity Collection
01
Oct
Oct
Time has been a little wonky in 2020. So it hardly seemed strange that – instead of releasing their new catalog in spring as usual – James Martin Furniture announced their latest updates as a summer collection…in the beginning of fall. Strangeness of timing aside, their new and updated vanity collections are well worth the […]
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Put A Desk In Your Entryway: Building A Surprisingly-Effective Home Office
05
Sep
Sep
I’ve spent a lot of time lately brainstorming new ways to squeeze an extra desk or two into a home that doesn’t really have space for a full home office. After all, I’m far from the only person navigating remote work for the first time. Whether it’s just you plugging in your laptop or a […]
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Get The Look: Three Ways To Make Your Rental Living Room Pop
30
Aug
Aug
Renting the place you live – whether it’s an apartment, house, or otherwise – can really put a cramp on your ability to decorate. After all, lots of the easiest ways to express yourself through design (aka painting and hanging art) are almost universally banned in rental homes. But even if you’re stuck with white […]
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Storage-Smart Coffee Tables To Make The Most Of Your Living Room
28
Aug
Aug
Coffee tables are the centerpiece of almost every living room, but despite their prominent positioning (and near-ubiquity), they aren’t always the most useful – or stylish – pieces of furniture. The good news is, your coffee table can be more than a remote-rest and clutter-catcher. Especially if you’re working with a small space, or short […]
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The Big Secret To Spa Bathroom Design (Hint: It’s Storage Cubbies)
14
Aug
Aug
These days, the goal of most bathroom remodels is to transform your space into a relaxing, rejuvenating destination; a spa retreat right in your own home. But any project with this goal is bound to run into the same problem. Hotel and resort bathrooms are designed to host guests for a day or two, with […]