I’ve spoken a little bit before about infusing a kitchen with bright, vibrant color. Many of the same rules apply when doing the same for a living room, but often the process is much easier. Where kitchens are primarily composed of permanent fixtures, living spaces are full of furniture and decor that are easily changed, […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
White Sofas – Building A Bright, Modern, Grown-Up Living Room
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Jun
Jun
White can be a difficult color to pull off. It takes creativity and finesse to make white walls or cabinetry fresh and bright rather than blank. While white furniture can make a space look breezy and tropical or sophisticated and modern, white fabric can be very hard to keep clean. Still, with a little care […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
Getting The Look: Intro To An Urban Industrial Loft Style
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Jun
Jun
Modern design has always favored wide, open spaces, and it’s a preference that’s had a huge impact on contemporary home design. Homeowners are knocking down walls and barriers to create huge, sun-soaked great rooms and integrated spaces. For those that love these big spaces, but prefer a more antique style to the prim and polish […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture
Five Great Ways To Make A White On White Kitchen Decor Work
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Jun
Jun
One of the most surprising trends I’m starting to see in both kitchen and bathroom design is a renewed affection for white. White walls, white tile, white cabinets – from whitewash to porcelain subway tiles, white has not only been given new life, but has seen a massive surge in popularity. This trend makes perfect […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Outdoor Living
Teak Outdoor Furniture – An All-Natural, Weather-Proof Alternative
16
Jun
Jun
Outdoor furniture has improved by leaps and bounds in recent years. New, innovative materials mean that high quality furniture is both more durable and lighter weight, requires less cleaning and will stand up better against weathering. But while synthetic wicker and powder coated aluminum are all the rage, there’s a reason that most furniture that’s […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture, Kitchen Sinks
Do You Need A Second Sink? Examining The Trend Towards Two Sink Kitchens
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Jun
Jun
Adding a second sink is starting to show up on a lot of kitchen to-do lists. It’s one of those features that you probably wouldn’t even think to want if you hadn’t heard of it before, but makes so much sense when you do. Having a second sink, whether a small prep sink or a […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Metallic Bathroom Vanities – A Surprising New Trend For A Variety Of Bathroom Styles
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Jun
Jun
Metal might not be the first material you think of when it comes to bathroom decor. It can be cold to the touch, and many varieties don’t hold up especially well in the face of moisture. So you might be surprised to learn that designers are starting to incorporate all types of metal into decorative […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Heaters, Bathtubs, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Showers
Components Of A Spa Style Bathroom For Your Master Suite
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Jun
Jun
Many bathroom design trends are beginning to converge: bigger bathrooms, luxury master suites, an emphasis on simplicity and creature comfort. Taken together, they show a clear trend towards master bathrooms strongly influenced by spas and high end hotels. But even with the simple, open floor plan and emphasis on luxurious natural materials in mind, there […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
Living Room Corner Decor – Simple Ways To Decorate A Corner Of Any Size
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Jun
Jun
Corners are always among the most difficult spots to decorate and, in my experience, ones that lend themselves all too well to inelegant solutions. You can’t comfortably hang art in a corner, most furniture doesn’t fit comfortably in a corner, and corner windows are more of an architectural feat than a go-to solution. Comparatively, it’s […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
Must-Haves For Keeping Your Entryway Or Mudroom Organized
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Jun
Jun
It’s hard to keep a home clean, as anyone who has to find a way to do it knows. But as difficult and oftentimes unrewarding as cleaning can be, it isn’t impossible, and as with so many things, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Practically speaking, that means targeting problem areas […]