Staircase Nooks: Creative Ways To Use The Space Beneath A Staircase

In every house, there’s wasted space somewhere – a spot that’s underutilized, overlooked or even walled in. These can be spaces you look at every day and never think about, but that have the potential to do wonders for your home. The blank space under a staircase is one that can be especially useful; it’s […]

Mix-And-Match Dining Chairs For A Casual Kitchen Or Dining Room

Over the last few years, kitchens and dining rooms have gotten a lot more casual. Large, open kitchens aren’t just for cooking anymore; they’re a gathering spot for the whole family and a convenient hub for entertaining. And often dining rooms are no longer necessarily their own separate space, but are instead part of a […]

Stylish Arm Chairs For A Parisian-Inspired Restoration Style

High backed chairs with simple canvas or linen colored upholstery are starting to pop up all over the design world right now, particularly as part of the increasingly popular restoration style. These chairs combine an old fashioned elegance with a simple, clean finish that makes them well suited to a contemporary space, whether it’s a […]

Furnishing Your Master Bathroom: An Easy Way To Add A Little Luxury

There are lots of ways to make a master bathroom feel more luxurious and opulent: natural stone floors, decorative bathroom vanities, and high-end fixtures. But the best way to make a bathroom look more relaxing, elegant, and enticing is both simpler and more affordable: treat your bathroom like you would any other room in your […]

How To Choose The Perfect Cat Tree For Your Kitty

Cat trees are often treated as toys, like a feline version of a jungle gym. To a certain extent, that’s true; having a place to climb and recline is certainly something cats enjoy. But cat trees also fill two more basic kitty needs. First, it gives them a rough surface they can use to sharpen […]

Old Meets New: Retro Cross Back Dining Chairs

For a long time now, the design world has been putting a lot of focus on the kitchen – specifically, large kitchens and kitchen islands. But after a few years of neglect, formal dining areas are starting to get a little love again. Many old fashioned designs are coming back in vogue, and cross back […]

Six Quick Tips For Making The Most Of A Small Master Bedroom

I think we all dream of having a big master bedroom – a private place with plenty of room to spread out and enjoy a little peace and quiet. Unfortunately, there isn’t always floor space to spare, and master bedrooms are often a bit cozier than you might have hoped for. That said, there are […]

Floating Consoles: A Modern Twist On The Classic Console Table

Console tables are a practical addition for a home’s entryway. Not only do they provide much-needed surface space in a high-traffic area, but they can also make what can be a very awkward space feel more inviting and help your home make a good first impression. But many models are more decorative than practical, and […]

Platform Beds: A Stylish Alternative To A Mattress And Box Spring

Traditionally, a bed consists of a bed frame, a mattress and box spring, and maybe head and foot boards. But that time-tested definition is starting to change in a fairly significant way as more and more people turn to platform beds instead. These sit lower to the ground and have a more contemporary look and […]

Industrial Style Bookshelves For A Simple, Contemporary Statement Piece

A person’s book collection can tell you a lot about them – what they like, how they think, and even what’s important to them. But how books are displayed matters, too, both for the presentation of the books themselves, and for the appearance of the room as a whole. Industrial style bookshelves – that is, […]