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 […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Sinks, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
Back To Basics: Re-imagining Ceramic For A Modern Bathroom
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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, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
Turquoise Bathroom Design – Modernizing A Retro Decor
15
Dec
Dec
Turquoise is back in a big way this year, from jewelery and fashion to all areas of home design. In contrast to the majority of home decor, which is trending toward natural, earthy neutrals, turquoise is a bright, bold, color that, along with other shades of aqua or peacock blue, offer a little more spunk […]
"Green" Home, Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Latest Trends
Eco Friendly Bathroom Vanities – Knowing Your Options Before You Buy
16
Nov
Nov
Eco-friendliness is predicted to be the top trending theme in home design for 2013, with everything from water saving shower heads to EnergyStar appliances at the top of every 2013 to-do list. But if you’re not super familiar with the green home movement, or even the whole sustainability thing in general, it can be difficult […]
"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 […]
"Green" Home, Kitchen, Kitchen Sinks, Latest Trends
Fireclay Sinks – Trendy Traditional Styles For An Eco-Friendly Kitchen
05
Oct
Oct
They say history repeats itself, and I find that this is especially true when it comes to home style trends. Take fireclay sinks: they’ve been around and around for a couple hundred years now, with roots in French country kitchens, but they’ve started making a comeback in a big way in recent years. There are […]
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
17
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 […]
Kitchen, Latest Trends, Range Hoods
Ductless Island Range Hoods – Style And Ventilation (Without A Major Remodel)
05
Aug
Aug
Kitchens are increasingly becoming the entertainment hub of the home, and entertaining has become more casual. Instead of formal dining rooms, these days people are turning to kitchen islands for a place to seat their guests. In fact, full sized, custom kitchen islands – complete with a built in range – are one of the […]