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
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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
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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
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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 […]
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Aug
Aug
Midcentury modern interiors are generally characterized by big, open windows and a whole lot of wood. The goal of the style – at least when it comes to the architecture – is to create more organic indoor spaces that integrate natural materials (and even the outdoor landscape) into the home. Over the years, this timeless […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Lighting, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Get The Look: Making A Small Guest Bathroom Breathtaking
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Jun
Jun
Decorating a very small bathroom can be an exercise in frustration. There’s rarely room for anything but the basics, and it’s easy to expend all your creative energy just trying to find a place for all the necessary parts. That combined with a lack of natural light means that small bathrooms are a somewhat grim […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Lighting, Bathtubs, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
Get The Look: Building A Warm And Inviting White Bathroom
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May
May
White bathrooms never go out of style, but it takes a delicate touch to pull off this classic look just right. Too much white can wind up looking stark and sterile, and sticking with the traditional porcelain-on-porcelain can easily result in a bathroom that’s boring and bland. Of course, adding too much color defeats the […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Lighting, Bathtubs, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
Get The Look: An Elegant Transitional Take On The Classic Cottage Style Bathroom
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May
May
Bathroom design has been trending more and more modern over the last decade, and in the past few years, an in-between transitional style has overtaken traditional design as the most popular. But this year there’s been an interesting offshoot of this trend: a transitional style that adheres to the sleek simplicity of a modern design, […]