Modern design is often associated with sterile, artificial elements: plastic, metal, and concrete that are anything but earthy. But while many modern spaces have the posh, hands-off feel of an art gallery, it is possible to design a space that has both a contemporary sensibility and a more relaxed, natural feel. This master bathroom by Geschke […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Dining Room Furniture and Decor, Latest Trends, Lighting
Get The Look: Using Decorative Lighting To Add Definition To Your Greatroom
01
Oct
Oct
The last few years have seen an overwhelming trend toward open, barrier-free spaces in interior design and architecture. But one of the oft-overlooked consequences to knocking down a lot of walls and merging multiple rooms is that there isn’t much to distinguish between the different areas of the resulting space. There are plenty of tips […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Faucets, Bathroom Lighting, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Toilets
Get The Look: Using A High Contrast Color Scheme To Create A Sophisticated Guest Bathroom
07
Sep
Sep
Guest bathrooms and powder rooms are among my favorite spaces to experiment with new styles. They’re relatively small, which means you won’t need a lot of time or materials to totally transform the space. They’re also less frequently used, which means you can be a little bolder with your choices than you might for a […]
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Jun
Jun
Buying a big, expensive piece of art is something of a rite of passage. Whether you’re graduating from that print of Starry Night you had in college, a hand-me-down painting from gramma or a discount store, or finally moving on from your blank, unadorned wall, having a signature piece of art that you really love […]
Bedroom Ideas, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Get The Look: Building A Sophisticated Master Bedroom With A Transitional Design
04
Apr
Apr
Mixing and matching furniture and accessories from different styles and time periods used to be somewhat taboo; unusual mishmashes tend to get lumped together as “eclectic.” These days, though, much of interior design is trending towards transitional design. Blending traditional and contemporary elements is almost a must for getting a look that feels elegant and […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Lighting, Bathroom Vanities, Bathtubs, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
Get The Look: A Rustic Twist To Warm Up A Cottage Bathroom
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May
May
Of all the many different bathroom styles out there, cottage bathrooms are easily the most common and the most iconic. Clawfoot tubs, pedestal sinks, subway and hex tile, and maybe some beadboard all combine to create what you probably think of when you think “bathroom.” But wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling white porcelain interrupted only by the occasional […]
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Nov
Nov
Recently, I discussed the various virtues of sea-themed colors; teals, blues, and turquoises. The versatility of those hues in no way ends with beach and cottage style homes, and sofas are certainly not the only way to utilize them. Which brings me to another great style adjacent to those themes: Mediterranean style. Focusing in on […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends, Showers
Get The Look: Thinking Big For A Sleek Contemporary Bathroom
01
Nov
Nov
Contemporary design is all about simplicity – minimalist lines, streamlined fixtures, and uncluttered spaces – and one of the easiest ways to get the look is to think big. Traditional design is all about fine, intricate details and small, compartmentalized spaces, but a good contemporary decor throws all that out, opting for large, unbroken surfaces […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
Get the Look: The Past and Future Flair of Transitional Living Rooms
20
Oct
Oct
The transitional room: an up-and-coming trend and, in my opinion, a boon to the home decor world. It is a style that gets you the best of both worlds, drawing inspiration from both traditional influences and more modern or contemporary styles. When I first discovered this was a significant, respectable trend, I breathed a sigh […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Faucets, Bathroom Sinks, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Get the Look: Decorating a Traditional-Style Bathroom
15
Sep
Sep
When you hear the word traditional, it’s possible your mind jumps to other thrilling adjectives such as average, modest, maybe even boring. However, “traditional” in interior decorating is in the same category as “contemporary” and “modern”, in that it has a meaning beyond its common use. It stands for a specific set of design trends and styles. In this […]