Adequate lighting is important for a room that sees as much daily use as your kitchen, especially in a home with a less-than-ideal window setup or long seasons where there isn’t much natural light. The best way to achieve that is through layered lighting, using different types of lights throughout the room to increase the […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture, Latest Trends
Tone It Up with a Neutral Grey Kitchen
29
Sep
Sep
You’ve heard about the pushback against plain white kitchens, now get ready for the popular new alternative that isn’t a blasé beige or exceedingly bold black: a grey kitchen. Grey is the neutral you may be looking for if you want a wide range of warm and cool tones to match any kitchen setup, pair […]
Appliances, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture, Latest Trends
Renovation Projects to Keep Your Countertop Microwave Off Your Counters
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Jul
Jul
A countertop microwave could be the greatest type of cooking appliance available due to its light weight, easy installation, and ability to move with you, if it wasn’t for one big problem: the counter space. If your kitchen is anything like mine, you may find your countertops feeling a little crowded when preparing a meal. […]
Bathroom, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Flooring, Kitchen, Latest Trends
Decorating With Hexagonal Tile: Trendy Hex Tile Projects For Your Kitchen Or Bathroom
30
May
May
Small format hexagonal tile is a timeless classic, not to mention one of the go-to features for cottage style bathrooms. But while those tiny tiles are largely limited to bathroom floors and backsplashes, using larger format hex tiles has become a popular way to make a statement in just about any room in the home. […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Accessories, Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture, Latest Trends
Upgrading Your Kitchen: Top Kitchen Cabinet Organizers for 2019
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Mar
Mar
Just about everyone has found themselves wishing they had a bigger kitchen. No matter how big or small your kitchen actually is, I think we all sometimes feel a little crunched and disorganized – especially when trying to put together a big meal for a crowd. But while some kitchens would certainly benefit from a […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Dining Room Furniture and Decor, Furnishing Ideas, Kitchen Accessories, Latest Trends
Six Reasons Bar Carts Have Become The Hottest New Accent Piece of 2019
25
Feb
Feb
One of the unexpected breakout trends of 2019 is the meteoric rise in popularity of one simple accent piece: the bar cart. At a glance, this trend feels oddly specific: why this one particular, relatively obscure piece of furniture? But it’s actually one that meshes well with several other overarching trends: the move toward multi-purpose […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture, Latest Trends
2019 Kitchen Trends: Creative DIY Ways To Combat Your White Kitchen Malaise
11
Feb
Feb
For a few years now, white transitional kitchens have been ruling the design world. It’s gotten to the point that many high-end kitchens (not to mention interior design magazine spreads) have gotten yawn-inducingly similar. But as with the pushback against white bathrooms, this year homeowners are looking to add personality to their white kitchens. A […]
26
Jan
Jan
The invention of the dishwasher revolutionized the way you use your kitchenin the most significant way since the refrigerator. But some people think that there must be a big cost to this convenience, and wonder if we should use dishwashers at all instead of traditional hand washing. You may morally object to relying on a machine to […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Kitchen, Latest Trends
Get The Look: Build A Trendy DIY Breakfast Nook On A Budget
05
Jan
Jan
Breakfast nooks and banquettes have been slowly gaining popularity over the last few years. But built-in booth seating can be quite expensive to build. In fact, building a breakfast nook often happens in conjunction with a larger kitchen remodel or not at all, since custom bench-style seating can be such an undertaking. The good news? […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen
Get The Look: Converting A Cramped Kitchenette Into A Stylish Spot To Entertain
28
Nov
Nov
Decorating a small space is never fun, especially when it’s a space that sees a lot of use, like the kitchen. Galley kitchens are notoriously bad, because they’re both small and cramped, and much more enclosed than you typically want for a contemporary kitchen. But just because you have a small space doesn’t mean you’re […]