French country bathroom design has become one of the most popular styles for a luxury bathroom remodel. But it can be a little difficult to pin down what exactly French country design is. After all, it’s based on hundreds of years of design and culture, an inherently eclectic aesthetic that can range anywhere from extremely […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Lighting, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Showers
French Country Bathroom Design – Getting The Details Right
08
Feb
Feb
Last week I talked a little about the basics of French country bathroom design – all the elements that go into making a bathroom that’s historical, sophisticated, and comfortable. But for a design that’s so heavily based on tradition and cultural nuance, sometimes it’s the smallest details that lend the most authenticity, and do the […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Bathtubs, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Elements Of A French Country Bathroom Design
02
Feb
Feb
For the French, their cultural heritage is something like a national treasure. Living in a building with a history is infinitely higher valued than owning a high priced McMansion, and even their interior design carries over and refers back to prior versions of itself. In that way, French design is both eclectic and decadent, emphasizing […]
"Green" Home, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
Pantone’s Color Of The Year – Incorporating Emerald Into Your Home Decor
27
Jan
Jan
Pantone’s color of the year for 2013 is Emerald green – a bold, regal gem tone in contrast to last year’s bright, spunky tangerine. That means that it’ll be the go-to color in everything from fashion to cosmetics and – you guessed it – interior design. So if you like the color and want to […]
"Green" Home, Appliances, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen
Gas Or Electric: Choosing The Right Fuel For Your Stove
20
Jan
Jan
There are a whole host of decisions that need to be made when it comes to buying a new stove – how big, how many burners, how many ovens, what color finish, and even how to install it. But the single most important choice, and the very first consideration you need to make, is what […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Sinks, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
Back To Basics: Re-imagining Ceramic For A Modern Bathroom
19
Jan
Jan
Bathroom design is constantly evolving, in the styles and colors designers choose, the layout, materials, and designs. But while it can be super convenient to have an outlet in your medicine cabinet or a nite-lite in your toilet, I can’t help but feel sometimes that the old ways are really better ways, especially when it […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Console Vanities – A Classic Alternative For Your Bathroom
17
Jan
Jan
Here on the Homethangs blog, we spend a lot of time talking about bathroom vanities – vanities of every size and shape and style, for every kind of bathroom and every sense of style. But while a vanity is certainly the most common choice for a bathroom remodel, it certainly isn’t the only one. That’s […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
Multitasking Coffee Tables – Adding Functionality To Your Living Room
13
Jan
Jan
As someone who’s spent most of her life living in smallish spaces, I’ve really learned the value of making the most of the space you have. That can mean anything from hanging an extra shelf in your bedroom to choosing just the right coffee table. Even small changes can make your home feel less cluttered, […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Contemporary Cottage Style Bathroom Vanities From Ronbow
07
Jan
Jan
Cottage style bathroom design is equal parts comfort, cozy, and clean design. Pioneered in often very small turn of the century bathrooms, it’s a style that’s remained incredibly persistent, I think because it fits so well with the way we interact with our bathrooms in a modern setting. In fact, as bathroom design moves more […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Evolution Of Bathroom Vanities From Antique To Modern
07
Jan
Jan
As a bit of an occupational hazard, I’ve really fallen in love with bathroom design in all its shapes and forms. From historical restorations to the most contemporary spaces, I think the bathroom is the most fun place in the whole home to play with design. That’s why, today, I want to take a minute […]