The difference between a kitchen that looks good and a kitchen that looks great isn’t how you decorate the space, it’s how you light it. Even the best designed kitchens feel lackluster with inadequate lighting. But a few stylish, well-placed lights can make even an ordinary kitchen come alive. And, of course, good lighting plays […]
"Green" Home, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends, Lighting
LED Filament Bulbs: An Efficient Alternative For Industrial Style Lights
02
Apr
Apr
Industrial style lighting has been making a big splash in the design world over the last few years. Trends have started favoring more recent, functional antiques with a turn-of-the-century urban flair, and old factory and warehouse style lights fit the bill to a T. Antique light bulbs in particular have become a hugely popular design […]
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Mar
Mar
Spring is officially upon us–what better time to bring a little color into your life? And what better way to do it than with the distinctive gradient fade of the ombré style? It isn’t just for cakes and red carpet hair hairstyles! Ombré doesn’t belong to any one type of decor, and it isn’t limited […]
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Mar
Mar
Horses are timeless. Humans have long appreciated their beauty and power, and they can be found in art and literature all throughout history. Although I wouldn’t consider myself a ‘horse person’, I certainly grew up around enough horse people to have developed a healthy aesthetic appreciation. Equestrian decor and architecture don’t actually belong to any […]
Bedroom Ideas, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
Bumping In Your Headboard: A Trendy Twist On Oversized Modern Bed Frames
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Mar
Mar
In a bedroom, one of the few places you can really get creative with your design is with the headboard. Sure, bed frames, linens, paint, and other furniture are important, but almost always the headboard is the focal point and centerpiece for the space. This has been especially true lately, with headboards trending larger and […]
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Mar
Mar
Let’s talk about lamps for a second. They are so innocuous to your household that you might not even factor them in when you begin to shop around for furniture, but lamps are a great way to add a little extra flair to any room in your house. No matter how low-key or whimsical your decor […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
Rococo Inspired Furniture: Modern Flair with an 18th Century Twist
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Feb
Feb
Complex, whimsical, and with a name that is just generally fun to say, rococo is a style that’s hard to ignore. It combines light colors, asymmetry, and graceful swirls in order to draw out a witty playfulness that many modern styles lack. Popularized in the early 18th century, the influences of rococo design and architecture is still in […]
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Feb
Feb
After living through the past few weeks of blizzards and cold fronts, it may be hard to believe in spring, but it’s real, it’s coming, and in only another month or so it will be here. Along with the warm weather comes a fresh perspective and and fresh energy, and if you’re looking to put […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Uncategorized
Medieval Decor: Make History Repeat Itself
06
Feb
Feb
What comes to mind when you hear the words Medieval or Gothic? Cathedrals and castles and times long past, most likely. Or possibly you just remember that history credit in undergrad, with lectures on mad kings and 100 year wars and crop rotation. Whatever the case, medieval architecture and design is incredibly iconic. It comprises towering spires and […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
Six Ways To Use A Southwestern Style To Add A Little Flair To A Ranch Style Home
04
Feb
Feb
Ranch-inspired spaces are often rather rustic in design – featuring lots of rugged wood, stone, and leather that give the look its signature old-west feel. But layering a lot of “rustic” materials can also make a space feel dark and dingy. One simple way to combat this is with color; even a little bit of […]