Home design trends come in all shapes and sizes, from a quick coat of paint to full-scale changes in architecture. If you’re facing down a really major kitchen remodel, though, it’s probably the latter that’s on your mind. Even if you aren’t building or rebuilding a home from the foundation up, if you have the […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture, Latest Trends
2020 Kitchen Design Trends: Choosing Stylish Kitchen Cabinets That Will Last
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Mar
Mar
The start of a new year always means a flood of all things new: new cars, new clothes, and in my line of work, a new round of speculation about how design trends will change from last year…and which ones will stick around. Because although you might not mind updating your wardrobe for the season […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Latest Trends
Have A Small Entryway? Add Seating To Your Entry Table!
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Mar
Mar
I’m in the process of moving into my dream home, and the biggest struggle I’m facing is what to do with the front entryway. It opens immediately on a staircase and a narrow hallway – a common feature of both older and smaller homes – without much room at all for furniture. Now, in my […]
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Mar
Mar
A range hood is an important piece of equipment in any kitchen, built to ventilate your stovetop and oven, but they can get boring to look at with their standard steel exterior. A decorative range hood can change this by adding thoughtful style to your kitchen. Built to stand out or blend in, these range […]
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Mar
Mar
Everyone needs to take some quiet time to themselves every so often. Whether it’s winding down after work, taking a break between chores, or giving yourself a moment during the day, nothing beats a small vacation from daily living. A way to incorporate this into your life and routine is by creating a meditation room […]
Bathroom, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
Color Trends 2020: Getting Down With Denim Accents
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Feb
Feb
Pantone’s color of the year for 2020 is Classic Blue, but while this bright, almost-primary blue is certainly taking the design world by storm, one unexpected cousin has stepped up to the plate as well: denim blue. Even as the debate rages on whether skinny jeans are still “in” and whether jeggings count as jeans, […]
Dining Room Furniture and Decor, Furnishing Ideas, Latest Trends
Update Your Look: Modern Acrylic Furniture From Acrila
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Feb
Feb
Two big features of modern design involve playing with flattened or simplified modern silhouettes and featuring unusual materials, like plastic. Acrila is one of my favorite examples of a design company that not only combines these ideas, but takes them to the next level. With everything from accent furniture to lighting, Acrila produces pieces that […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Latest Trends
Classic Blue Bathroom Vanities: A Trendy-Yet-Timeless Pick From Pantone
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Feb
Feb
Pantone’s color of the year for 2020 is Classic Blue, and if that comes as a surprise, you probably haven’t been paying attention! This bold, not-quite-primary blue has been skyrocketing in popularity in the last year, especially for use on cabinets in the kitchen and bathroom. As homeowners have moved away from monochromatic white designs, […]
Bathroom, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Kitchen, Latest Trends
Introducing Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2020: Classic Blue
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Feb
Feb
Pantone’s color of the year for 2020 is a classic comeback story, literally: it’s Classic Blue! Classic Blue is an almost-but-not-quite primary blue that you might have noticed regaining popularity in late 2019, and the same blue that’s touted as having a calming effect on the mind. And that’s exactly the reason Pantone cites for […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Latest Trends
Where To Put A Desk In Your Living Room To Get A Home Office You Can Live With
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Dec
Dec
Whether you have a full time desk job or live your life gig by gig, the nature of the work we do every day (and where and how we do it) is very different than it was even ten years ago. Nearly ubiquitous wi-fi means that many jobs that used to be cubicle-bound can now […]