Thinking about overhauling your patio area but not quite sure what direction to take it in? There are a lot of choices out there, and it can be a little overwhelming to try to find outdoor furniture that matches your home, your outdoor space, and your entertaining style. This quick and easy patio furniture style guide will take you through the basics, and hopefully give you a few ideas for where t

Bathrooms have always been a favorite spot to do a luxury remodel. After all, it’s a (relatively) small space to work with, but one with plenty of room to add decadent and relaxing comfort items. But a full scale bathroom remodel, with a whirlpool tub, a custom shower, heated floors, steam bath, and sauna – not to mention a new bathroom vanity and tiling – can quickly get pretty

There are a lot of different kinds of patio furniture out there, and not all of them are created equal. From cheapie plastic deck chairs to fancy-hotel style outdoor day beds, style, quality, and price can all vary quite a bit. So if you’re a little overwhelmed by selection, don’t worry – it’s not just you. Choosing the right patio furniture for your outdoor space can be in

At its core, Parisian chic design is an homage to the fashion and luxury – past and present – of the City of Light, and a way to bring a little slice of it into your home. It’s one part modern, one part antique, and all about luxury and style. As with any theme, Parisian chic design is best done on a smaller scale (say, a single room) to keep it simple, keep it subtle, and to kee

If you want to build a decadent, period-inspired bathroom, chances are you’re going to want an antique bathroom vanity to round it out. But antique bathroom vanities tend to be big, even if they only have a single sink. Smaller traditional bathroom vanities are more common, but tend to be a little generic – truly ornate antique bathroom vanities under the 40 inch range are fewer and fa

“Chandelier” has come to mean a lot of things over the years. As the needs of homeowners change, they’ve become smaller, more contemporary, and taken on a lot of different designs. But sometimes a chandelier should just be a chandelier – big, beautiful, draped with crystals and in true royal form. If you have a large, luxurious space, there’s no substituting tradition

Long time blog readers will know I have a conflicted relationship with modern bathroom design. I like my bubble baths cozy and relaxing, and a minimal, industrial, modern bathroom design can all too easily feel cold and sterile. But what I do love about modern design is that it has so much more room for creativity and playfulness than any traditional decor. So despite my recalcitrance to adopt con

Chandeliers are typically associated with antique styles and old world design. You know the kind – big, imposing, crystal-laden chandeliers made to dominate large parlors or grand staircases and are more about look than lighting. But if your living space is a little more modern, never fear. Modern chandeliers are increasingly available, and are simpler, sleeker, and more refined than their c

Finding a way to make a small bathroom livable is one of the biggest design challenges homeowners will face. Unlike many other rooms, in a small bathroom there isn’t a whole lot of room to skimp on furniture or fixtures. To make a small bathroom work, you really need to know exactly where to pare down and do it intelligently. You see, one of the most obvious ways to save space is to get a sm

When you hear the word “chandelier,” you probably think of a huge fixture dripping crystals, with lots of little flame shaped lights – something you’d find in a ballroom or a fancy hotel. But not all chandeliers are quite so formal. In fact, I personally think that casual, rustic chandeliers are highly underrated. While formal crystal chandeliers are showy through and throu