In many parts of the world, living space is at a premium. That means no big, sweeping kitchens and no sprawling master suites. But while a shortage of square footage can feel like a huge problem here in the States, densely populated areas around the world have turned small space living into an art form, […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Lighting, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends, Showers, Toilets
Get The Look: Big Style In A Small Bathroom (And A Little Optical Illusion)
06
Oct
Oct
Working with a slightly-too-small space is one of the biggest challenges of interior design, and in a room that sees heavy daily use like a bathroom, it can be tempting to abandon aesthetics in favor of functionality. But a small bathroom that works well can also be one that looks good: you just have to […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Lighting, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Six Simple, Affordable Ways To Beat Your Bad Bathroom Lighting
21
Aug
Aug
More than almost any other room in the home, bathroom lighting has a tendency to go wrong. On the surface, it seems simple – just mount a three-light fixture to the wall above your vanity and call it a day, right? But the most ubiquitous bathroom lights are also the exact kinds that set you up […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Lighting, Bathroom Vanities, Bathtubs, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
Get The Look: A Rustic Twist To Warm Up A Cottage Bathroom
16
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 […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Lighting, Bathroom Sinks, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Showers, Toilets
Get The Look: Squeezing Big Style Into A Small Bathroom
19
Jan
Jan
The layout of this bathroom by Shanade McAllister-Fisher is a designer’s nightmare: it’s small, cramped, narrow, and without a single window to help brighten up the space. It’s literally too small to be photographed from inside the room. And yet, the smart use of contrast and light not only saves this small bathroom from feeling cramped and […]
Bathroom Lighting, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Lighting
Under Cabinet Lighting: A Simple, Subtle Way To Beautify Your Home
18
Jan
Jan
I’ve spent a lot of time on this blog talking about how important it is to have lighting fixtures that look good as well as providing the light you need, but today I want to talk about lighting fixtures that work best when you don’t even realize they’re there at all: under cabinet lights. If […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Faucets, Bathroom Lighting, Bathroom Sinks, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Get The Look: Stylish Sophistication For A Petite Powder Room
20
Nov
Nov
Powder rooms, guest bathrooms, and half baths are among my absolute favorite rooms in the home to decorate. The function they need to serve is relatively simple, which means that once you’ve got the basics down (Sink? Check. Toilet? Check.), you have a ton of room to get creative with your decor. This powder room […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Faucets, Bathroom Lighting, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends, Showers
Get The Look: Playing With Contrast In A Contemporary Gray and White Bathroom
16
Jun
Jun
Gray bathroom vanities are often used in transitional bathrooms – an in-between color for an in-between style. But this trendy look also works beautifully in a more contemporary bathroom, especially when used with a high contrast style. A gray-and-white space is less harsh than a black and white bathroom, but can be just as striking. […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Lighting, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Get The Look: Making A Small Guest Bathroom Breathtaking
03
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
28
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 […]