Granite has ruled the world of kitchen counter tops for more than a decade. But in the last few years, homeowners have started branching out. Right now, wood, butcher block style counter tops are a particularly popular alternative. Wood counters have a relaxed, natural quality and a warm, homey feel – a great option for […]
Bathroom, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Latest Trends
A Quick Guide To A Few Unique Mosaic Tile Shapes And Patterns
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Apr
Apr
Most tile is simple and squared – not necessarily square, but with all 90 degree angles and perfectly straight lines. The obvious reason is that rectangular shapes of all sizes fit together well and are straight all along the outside edges when put together, which minimizes the amount of tile that needs to be cut […]
Bathroom, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Latest Trends
Putting A Fresh Twist On The Classic Subway Tile
06
Apr
Apr
Subway tile has been around for more than a hundred years, but it’s a look that just doesn’t go out of style. Simple, repeating rectangles are clean, elegant, and easy on the eye – not to mention dead simple to install. But part of the staying power of this classic style actually lies in how […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Latest Trends
Wire Framed Furniture And Furnishings For A Contemporary Decor
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Apr
Apr
Right now, many homeowners are starting to downsize and simplify their lives. That means smaller homes with increasingly minimalist interiors. There’s little room for pomp and circumstance in a heavily trafficked contemporary home, and even less for clutter. But this seemingly straightforward trend has manifested in a few unusual ways, not the least in the […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends, Lighting
Go Bold With Big, Industrial Style Pendant Lights For Your Kitchen Island
27
Mar
Mar
For a long time, petite pendant lights were all the rage in kitchen design. Lots of small, cafe style pendants provided plenty of light and a restaurant-style ambiance. But trends are starting to shift toward bigger, bolder lighting fixtures. The area over a big kitchen island is particularly ideal for a hefty statement light, and […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Accessories, Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture, Latest Trends
Easy Ways To Add Storage To A Small Kitchen (Part 3): Unconventional Cabinets
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Mar
Mar
Making the most of a small kitchen often requires thinking outside the box – and by box, I mean outside the traditional kitchen cabinet. In Part 2 of this series, I talked a little bit about using pull out shelves and other cabinet organizers to help improve the efficiency of the cabinets you have, but […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Dining Room Furniture and Decor, Furnishing Ideas, Latest Trends
Stylish Dining Chairs To Put The Formal Back In The Dining Room
07
Mar
Mar
Over the past few years, the formal dining room has sort of fallen by the wayside as homeowners and designers alike clamor for bigger, more open and more integrated kitchens. But the maligned formal dining room is starting to make a comeback, with a strong emphasis on the formal. This might be surprising; the trend […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
Trendy Gray Bathroom Vanities For Any Style Bathroom
02
Mar
Mar
Gray bathroom vanities are one of the hottest items in bathroom design this year. I’ve talked a bit elsewhere about why this look is an especially good match for a transitional design, but the truth is, this color is showing up all over the place, in vanities that range from very modern to more traditional […]
Bathroom, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends, Toilets
Small Bathroom Solutions: Wall Mounted Toilets
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Feb
Feb
There are tons of tips and tricks out there for saving space in a small bathroom, but one that doesn’t always make the list is actually one of my favorites: the wall mounted toilet. These sleek modern fixtures take up significantly less space than traditional toilets, and come equipped with many eco-friendly features, like dual-flush […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
Top Color Trends For 2015 – A Cheat Sheet To Popular Palettes
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Feb
Feb
Color is an incredibly powerful tool when it comes to interior design, but choosing even a single color to paint the walls with can be stressful, let alone choosing and implementing a color scheme for the whole room. It’s easy to look at a paint chip or color wheel and find a color you like, […]