I’ve never been a big winter person. Cold weather, snow, and ice have never particularly agreed with me; I’d rather spend a gloomy day curled up with a good book than hitting the slopes or strapping on skates. So if you’re spending a lot more time indoors this year and aren’t 100% sure what to […]
Acrylic furniture has always been something of a novelty. After all, there’s really no other way to get totally translucent furniture. Glass and mirrored surfaces come close, but the look of clear acrylic really is in a class all its own. But if you think clear acrylic furniture can only be used as an accent […]
Nightstands are one of the great catch-alls of just about every bedroom. Between piled books, glasses or retainers, medication, candles, snacks, drinks, a lamp, clock, and your phone, chances are the surface of that tiny table is a little crowded. Worse, that mess can make the things you need harder to find – and easier […]
Sometimes the bedroom closet isn’t enough space for all your things. This problem is especially noticeable for people who share a room, like couples or siblings. You could always try decluttering and minimizing, but there’s only so much you can take away before being left with the essentials. If you simply can’t part with your […]
In smaller houses and cozy apartments, master bedrooms are often special in name only. But squeezing two full-grown adults into a room only a little bigger than the kids’ is no small feat. Still, having a small master bedroom is a reality that many of us have to face. Unless you’re willing (or even able) […]
Everyone wants to feel like royalty once in a while. But for a long time that’s meant sending your bedroom back to medieval times. Aka, antiquated furniture and a purposely old-fashioned style. The good news? A few smart choices can bring your bedroom into the 21st century while still conveying a regal air. How? By […]
One of the biggest frustrations of working in interior design is that a room you decorate almost never looks as good when photographed as it does in person. It’s difficult to get a good angle of a room while you’re in it (making many interior photos lopsided or oddly cropped), and photography tricks that make […]
When mass produced furniture first became common, it meant the death of intricate detail work. After all, you can’t get ornate hand-carved woodwork without any hand carving! But these days, mass produced doesn’t have to mean simple. In fact, it’s easier and more affordable than ever to get furniture with a really lavish finish, whether […]
We’re coming up on the hottest part of summer, and if you haven’t been feeling it already, you might find yourself struggling to get a good night’s sleep as temperatures start to rise. Even if you have air conditioning (and especially if you don’t!) one of the best ways to beat the heat is to […]
One of the biggest mundane challenges of adulthood – especially if you’ve lived in the same place for a while – is that you tend to slowly accumulate stuff over time. Books, papers, odds and ends, and (sometimes worst of all) clothes all build up the longer you’ve been around, and the longer it’s been […]