Chandeliers are the most traditional choice for lighting a dining room. But these days, dining rooms are a far cry from traditional. At-home dining in general has a more casual feel than it did in the past. Now, cooking, eating, and socializing all happen in the same space. Add to that the fact that many […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture, Latest Trends, Uncategorized
Clean Up Your Kitchen Visually with These 5 Life Hacks
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Apr
Apr
Like we’ve gone over before, actually saving space in your kitchen through efficient storage isn’t the same thing as making it look that way. You can strip the room down to its bare essentials for a minimalist design, but most people like having stuff and actually using it. Instead, you can balance the colors, lighting, […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips
A Quick Guide To Vanity Paint Colors: Choosing A Look To Last
18
Apr
Apr
Replacing a bathroom vanity is one of the biggest renovation projects you’ll face as a homeowner. And that’s not because it’s particularly difficult to do or (in the grand scheme of roof repairs and water heater replacements) even all that expensive. So what’s the big deal? Whatever vanity you choose will be with you for […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
Make Your Own Maker Space: How To Craft Your New Craft Room
12
Apr
Apr
The last year has seen people starting to get really into crafting. Whether it’s learning to mend your clothes for the first time or building an entire online store of handmade goods, having a craft room is much more viable an idea than ever before. You can rent studios and professional art tables in most […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Latest Trends
Get The Look: Using A Limited Palette To Get A Professional Interior
11
Apr
Apr
If you’re planning on redecorating, chances are you’ve spent a good amount of time browsing, scrolling, and flipping through pictures of all sorts of interiors to find the right look. But as easy as it is to find magazine-worthy rooms you love, it’s often quite hard to replicate them on your own. A good eye […]
Bedroom Ideas, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Latest Trends
Don’t Lose Sleep Over It: Six Ways To Put A Home Office In Any Bedroom
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Mar
Mar
I’ve spent a good chunk of the last year helping people figure out where to put a home office when they don’t have a spare room to dedicate to one. Often the most available and effective spot to do it is right in your own bedroom. Why? Bedrooms are quiet, with doors that close for […]
Bedroom Ideas, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
Refreshing Your Bedroom for Spring (And Beyond)
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Mar
Mar
As I’ve talked about in a previous post, spring cleaning can be a lot to attempt at once. Taking it room by room is better, but you may not know where to start every time. I find that for the bedroom, things you need to clean can even blend into the background as having “always […]
Bathroom, Bedroom Ideas, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture, Latest Trends
Closet Conversions: Six Projects To Reinvent Your Spare Closet
20
Mar
Mar
I’ve always coveted more closet space. I never seem to have enough of it, and there’s no better way to hide a lot of accumulated stuff – whether it’s clothes, board games, golf clubs, or old paperwork – than behind a closed closet door. Which is why it might sound a little outrageous to suggest […]
09
Mar
Mar
In my part of the world, the snow is finally melting, the birds are migrating back, and the sun is visible for a reasonable amount of time. It’s spring! And for many of us, that means the daunting task of spring cleaning. While there are book-sized guides for getting your life organized now and forever, […]
Appliances, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture, Latest Trends, Range Hoods
2021 Kitchen Trends: A Complete Guide To Learning To Love Your Kitchen Again
01
Mar
Mar
Whether you’re a social butterfly or a homebody, you probably spent more of 2020 at home than ever before. And chances are, you came to the same realization that many homeowners did last year: most homes just aren’t designed for 24/7 full-family togetherness. Worse, those big, beautiful, open kitchens that used to be so good […]