A flooded basement is one of the most nerve-wracking experiences you can have as a homeowner. Whether it’s a catastrophic knee-deep backup or a few inches of water that came from nowhere, floods can be a devastating shock. Not only can you lose expensive furniture and family memories, but also your trust in your home. […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Lighting
Make Your Home Look More Like the Catalog (In a Good Way!)
13
Feb
Feb
Why doesn’t your home ever look as nice as it does in the catalog? Even if you buy the exact furniture one-to-one as in the store, once you set it up inside your home it can seem different, even out-of-place. There are plenty of reasons for this – from everyday clutter to less-than-stellar lighting. The […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Latest Trends, Uncategorized
The Do’s and Do Not’s of a White Couch
20
Jan
Jan
In the fantasy world of TV, having a white couch looks easy, sophisticated – a sure sign of good taste. But we all know reality is more dirty and lived-in than that; you may even ask yourself, “Is a white couch ever worth considering?” The answer is… it depends. A white sofa can be a […]
Appliances, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Kitchen, Kitchen Accessories
Paint It Black: Using Black Accents To Elevate Your Decor
08
Jan
Jan
When you think about using the color black in your interior design, what comes to mind might be something right out of the the Addams’ Family. But there’s a big difference between incorporating a color into your decor, and decorating your home head-to-toe in it. While the idea of the latter might be a little […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Dining Room Furniture and Decor, Furnishing Ideas
How Furniture Covers Still Fit in Your Modern Day Home
21
Dec
Dec
Furniture covers have an image problem. We are far from the days where all covers were plastic, uncomfortable, and oddly transparent. Covers and protectors can now be fashionable and comfortable as well as functional, but many people still don’t know that. Let’s take a deeper look at modern day furniture covers. Not Your Grandma’s Couch […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Dining Room Furniture and Decor, Furnishing Ideas
Flexible, Accessible Dining Rooms: Exploring Motorized Dining Tables
17
Dec
Dec
Contemporary dining rooms are often the source of debate: how do you make sure you have enough space to host your biggest group of guests… without being stuck living with an over-sized dining set that only gets used on special occasions? Especially as homeowners downsize and streamline their homes and lives, it doesn’t make sense […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Accessories, Latest Trends
How to Have a Busy Kitchen Backsplash But Not a Busy-Looking Kitchen
02
Dec
Dec
How creative can you get before it becomes too much? A tile kitchen backsplash is both practical and adds a patterned element to the room, but can take over the space if there’s too much of it. The biggest trend remains a pure white subway tile for your kitchen -and there’s nothing wrong with that!- […]
Bedroom Ideas, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
Organize Your Home Storage Better With a Shoe Rack
29
Nov
Nov
Everyone wants to improve their home storage, but many organizers are pricey and unneeded. A shoe rack can seem frivolous at first when you already have a floor to put your shoes on, but it’s a much more practical invention than other organizers. It’s a device of convenience, keeping both you and your shoes in […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Big Style in a Small Bathroom: Beautiful Bathroom Vanities Under 30″
28
Nov
Nov
Decorating a small, high traffic bathroom is a bit of a juggling act. Finding a vanity that fits in the space, with all the storage and features you need is hard enough – to say nothing of getting one that looks good, too. But being “small” and “functional” doesn’t mean a bathroom vanity can’t be […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Lighting, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Better Bathroom Lighting: Using Mood Lights To Create A Luxurious Finish
14
Nov
Nov
Often when we talk about bathroom lighting, it’s in terms of the purely functional: pros and cons of having different kinds of lighting above and around your vanity. But if you’re looking to turn your bathroom into a luxurious, relaxing getaway, lighting should be part of the conversation. And I don’t just mean a fancy […]