I’ve been thinking a lot lately about small, DIYable home improvement projects, especially for the bathroom. While there’s a good argument for routine remodeling and regular renovations, sometimes a little goes a long way in a small space like the bathroom. So if you’re looking to do a little face lift or add a little […]
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Oct
Oct
The art and ritual of bathing varies widely the world over. In Japan especially, water is considered to be spiritually as well as physically cleansing – a belief which led to the development of a very different attitude towards bathing, different bathing rituals, and even different bath fixtures. The Japanese bathroom is very different from […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
Bistro Tables And Bar Sets – Tall Tables To Dress Up Your Dining
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Oct
Oct
I’ve always loved bistro tables – you know, the tall, sometimes delicate tables that come to mind when you think of a Parisian cafe or maybe a trendy nightclub. They’re the kind of tables you see when you go out, but not often in the home. I think it’s a distinction worth breaking, so here […]
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Oct
Oct
In my line of work, you see a lot of really beautiful bathrooms, from vintage to ultra modern and everything in between. But there’s one design I don’t see very often, despite the fact that I fall in love with it all over again every time I do – in floor tubs. These are regular […]
"Green" Home, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Ventless Fireplaces: An Elegant Modern Solution For Chimney-Free Homes
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Oct
Oct
It’s that time of year again, folks! There’s a chill in the air, and in my part of the country we’ve started stealing glances at the thermostat. ‘Tis the season to bundle up and toss a log on the fire. But what if you don’t have a fireplace at all? It’s not exactly the kind […]
"Green" Home, Appliances, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Latest Trends
2013 Kitchen Design Trends – Top Ten Kitchen Trends For The New Year
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Oct
Oct
By and large, kitchen design trends are among the slowest changing trends there are, due in no small part, I’m sure, to the fact that kitchens are awful, expensive, time consuming, and invasive to re-do. But there’s been a gradual but major upheaval in kitchen design in the last few years, and a major change […]
Bathroom, Bathtubs, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Unique Freestanding Bathtubs – Stylish Wood Bathtubs And Glass Whirlpools
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Oct
Oct
A while back I wrote about the top ten most unique freestanding bathtubs, and while I stand by my picks, I’d like to admit today that that list has a pretty huge, glaring problem with it: I focused more on form than on material. I mentioned a few metal tubs – especially copper tubs – […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Faucets, Bathroom Lighting, Bathroom Vanities, Bathtubs, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends, Showers, Toilets
2013 Bathroom Trends – Top Ten Bathroom Updates For The New Year
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Sep
Sep
Seasons come and go and design trends change right along with them. So even if you’re in the habit of updating your home regularly, last year’s words of wisdom usually don’t still apply. And if it’s been even longer since you’ve updated your bathroom, it can be even harder to figure out what’s hot and […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Flooring, Latest Trends
Wood Tile Flooring – A New Alternative To Hardwood And Laminate
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Sep
Sep
Choosing the flooring for your home is one of the most significant decisions you’ll make in terms of the long-term, overall look and feel of your space. It’s a big financial decision, and theoretically once it’s made you aren’t going to be changing it for at least a number of years – or ideally, for […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Faucets, Bathroom Sinks, Bathroom Vanities, Bathtubs, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Toilets
Victorian Bathroom Design – Authentic Period Design For Your Bathroom
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Sep
Sep
In the last two hundred years, the concept of the indoor bathroom has evolved from not existing at all to being one of the most popular places in the home to do a luxury remodel. These days, many homeowners are looking back to the opulence of the past to help create a relaxing, decadent getaway. […]