Time has been a little wonky in 2020. So it hardly seemed strange that – instead of releasing their new catalog in spring as usual – James Martin Furniture announced their latest updates as a summer collection…in the beginning of fall. Strangeness of timing aside, their new and updated vanity collections are well worth the […]
I’ve spent a lot of time lately brainstorming new ways to squeeze an extra desk or two into a home that doesn’t really have space for a full home office. After all, I’m far from the only person navigating remote work for the first time. Whether it’s just you plugging in your laptop or a […]
I’ve spent a lot of time over the years talking about how to build the ultimate shower, from fully custom designs to budget-friendly hacks. But I recently had the good fortune to experience one of the most indulgent showers of my life, in a shower that had relatively bare-bones hardware. While, of course, it can’t […]
If the need to work from home hit you unexpectedly – or is lasting longer than you thought it would – you’ve probably spent the last few months scrambling to find a way to get work done at home that actually…works. This can be especially difficult if you don’t have space for a dedicated home […]
After years of white and gray being the go-to colors in interior design, the big question on everyone’s mind has started to be: how in the world do we get a little color back into these bland, grayscale spaces? Nowhere is this more true than in bathrooms, where white has been the most-used color from […]
Bathtubs are one of the most basic staples of bathroom design – to the point that you can’t claim to have a “full” bathroom without one. But despite this, they’ve always been a point of debate when it comes to doing a major bathroom renovation. How big should your tub be? Should it be freestanding, […]
Tired of white tile? You’re far from alone. White porcelain and cool white stone have been staples of bathroom design for most of the 2000’s, but as we enter a new decade, it’s time to usher in a little change, and a whole lot more variety. From new colors and shapes to different types of […]
Summer is almost here, and people everywhere are itching to spend more time outside – and more time with people. Back yard entertaining is already seeing a surge in popularity, and will only become more common as weather warms up. If your backyard isn’t equipped to be a main entertaining spot, now’s a good time […]
Lately almost everyone in the design world is saying white bathrooms are on the way out. But after years of seeing nothing but white subway tile, pedestal sinks, and beadboard, it can be hard to know where to start building a bathroom that doesn’t rely on these cottage-style staples. Worse still, how do you add […]
Due to unfortunate and unforeseen circumstances, people everywhere are suddenly finding themselves working from home. Without any preparation, your home can feel like the worst place to get something done as you can’t take the office and accompanying professional environment home with you. However, building a temporary home office is easy and relatively affordable, letting […]