Generally speaking, having an attractive, up-to-date bathroom is one of the most desirable features in all of contemporary home design. But whether you’re just moving into a new home, looking to move out of an old one, or just unable or unwilling to put in a lot of time and money to a major bathroom […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Latest Trends
The Changing Face Of The Home Office: A Few Tips For Your New Design
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Nov
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In the last few years, the face of the home office has begun to change. As wireless internet has become a standard feature in more and more homes, it has become easier, more convenient, and much more common for people in all walks of life to work from home at least on occasion. But the […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Simplified Antique Bathroom Vanities For A Contemporary Bathroom
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Nov
Nov
Often when people talk about transitional bathroom vanities, what they really mean is traditional vanities pared down into simple, straight, often extremely square modern lines. Now, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with this look – in fact, I think it works great for a casual, contemporary bathroom. But it isn’t really the hybrid of antique and […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Faucets, Latest Trends
No More Chrome! Trendy Finishes For Your New Kitchen Faucet
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Nov
Nov
For a long time now, chrome has been the go-to, default finish for kitchen faucets. But this trend is changing in a big way – not only have chrome faucets fallen out of favor, but they’re being overwhelmingly replaced by less reflective finishes, especially in the kitchen. Interestingly, though, the trend is mostly anti-chrome, rather […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture
A Beginner’s Guide To Cabinet Doors For The Kitchen And Bathroom
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Nov
Nov
There are literally hundreds of different kinds of cabinet doors to choose from, from simple modern panels to gorgeous classical styles with inlaid moulding. Unless you’re a cabinetmaker (or some kind of memorizing savant), you probably aren’t going to be able to recite or identify them all from memory. But having a basic working knowledge […]
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A great bathroom faucet can totally transform the look and feel of your bathroom vanity, whether you’re installing it as part of a larger remodel or just swapping out your old one for a new style. But really nice, designer faucets are rarely cheap, and it can be tempting to just skimp on this feature […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Faucets, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Choosing A Bathroom Faucet To Round Out Your Luxury Bathroom Remodel
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Nov
Nov
Choosing a new bathroom faucet is one of the easiest features to overlook in a major bathroom remodel. It’s a seemingly small item that certainly doesn’t make the list of desirable luxury features (steam shower! heated floors! whirlpool tub!), and is therefore often tragically relegated to the “necessity” list. But I think a new faucet […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
Storage Ottomans: A Place To Put Your Feet (And Also Your Linens)
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Nov
Nov
I don’t know about you, but I like to put my feet up. To me, leaning back in a comfy chair and kicking my feet up at the end of a long day is one of life’s sweetest little rewards. It’s why the very first legitimate piece of furniture I bought as an adult was […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Top Five Bathroom Vanity Brands For A Large Master Bathroom
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Nov
Nov
When furnishing a very large bathroom, your options for pre-made bathroom vanities are more limited than you might think – in many cases, even moreso than in a very small bathroom. There are a few different reasons for this, from challenges with shipping and installation to the simple fact that more people have small bathrooms […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
Petite Open Shelf Bathroom Vanities For A Small Bathroom
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Nov
Nov
Open shelf bathroom vanities are hugely trendy in bathroom design right now. Generally this style is associated with large double vanities – big two-sink fixtures destined for a roomy master bathroom. But if you’re stuck with a smaller bathroom, you aren’t entirely out of luck. In fact, some of the very smallest vanities out there […]