For a lot of people, all-gray color schemes have worn out their welcome. After all, too much gray (especially if it’s all one shade) can quickly feel muddy and bland; am all-gray color scheme lacks the contrast you need to make your space feel interesting. But if you’re looking to test out your design muscles […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
Decorating With Mirror Frames: Using Big, Bold Mirrors As Artwork
29
Jul
Jul
On this blog, we’ve talked about decorating with mirrors once or twice in the past. After all, mirrors are great for enhancing light, make small spaces seem bigger, and take some of the stress out of trying to find perfectly matching wall art. But while mirrors are often great because they blend in, you can […]
Bathroom, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Dining Room Furniture and Decor, Furnishing Ideas, Kitchen, Latest Trends, Lighting, Uncategorized
Eclectic Style: Making Your Home Reflect You
24
Jul
Jul
Eclectic style is often misunderstood and underrepresented. To some, there’s a method to the madness; to others, it’s just madness. It can be difficult to pin down as a style, partially because there is no singular furniture type to its name. It takes from modern and traditional, farmhouse and avant-garde, minimalism and maximalism all at […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
Get The Look: Dressing Up A Modular Makeup Vanity
22
Jul
Jul
Modular, makeup-table style bathroom vanities have become one of the hottest options for master bathrooms over the last few years, and for a good reason. They’re easy to install, customizable in terms of size, style, and layout, and give you more functionality than you’d get from an oversized double vanity. That said, they won’t always […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Dining Room Furniture and Decor, Furnishing Ideas
Bring the Cafe Atmosphere Home with Bistro Tables
16
Jul
Jul
Kitchen islands and big dining tables have become the heart of many homes, and are great gathering spaces for the family. But doing absolutely everything around your dining table can start to feel exhausting. After all, not every conversation or meal is a formal, sit-down event – let alone an entire-household affair complete with multiple […]
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Jul
Jul
There are two kinds of laundry rooms: ones you hide in your basement, and ones you photograph for magazines. In an ideal world, we would all have the latter. But creating a dream laundry room can be a major undertaking. That said, tile can make a big difference. A well-picked laundry room tile can brighten […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
Don’t Set Aside Your Side Table: Using Your Accent Pieces Well
26
Jun
Jun
It takes a surprising number of tables to decorate a whole house. But while certain types of tables are very distinct – like dining tables – the language we use to talk about them can get a little muddied. The terms “side tables” and “end tables” in particular are often used interchangeably, but they aren’t […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Sinks, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
Vessel Sinks: Is It Time for a Comeback or are They Gone for Good?
06
Jun
Jun
In 2018, we at HomeThangs said vessel sinks were a fast-fading trend. I think it’s been long enough to reevaluate that statement as we start to see vessel sinks reappear in blueprints for bathroom renovations. Why were they so beloved and then so suddenly scorned? Were they ill-conceived designs, or just a victim of moving […]
Appliances, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Accessories, Lighting, Range Hoods
Best Kitchen Nightlights: Keeping Your Kitchen Open After Dark
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May
May
I’ve talked a lot in the past about strategies for layering and improving your kitchen lighting. Good all-over lighting is the foundation of good design, and (literally) puts your home in its best light. But what about when you need to use your kitchen after-hours? Late at night or early in the morning, the last […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Lighting, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Lighting
Bathroom Lighting That Wows: Replacing Over-Vanity Lights With Sconces
16
May
May
When you think of bathroom lighting, you probably imagine one thing: a bar of lights above the vanity. But while there’s nothing wrong with these familiar glass-shaded lights (and some newer ones can even be quite attractive), it’s a crime to think they’re the only option. Any light can be a bathroom light if you’re […]