White is one of the most popular colors for a kitchen these days. From highly traditional to sleek and modern and everywhere in between, the bright, clean look of a white kitchen holds an almost universal appeal. But making the look work well can be a little tricky. Too much white and your space can look sterile rather than inviting, and too little and you won't get the full effect. Adding just a ...
Really nice looking bathrooms can be a major selling point in any home, and are one of the main features that buyers will look for. But if you're getting ready to sell and one or more of your bathrooms is only so-so, an extensive bathroom renovation probably isn't worth the rate of returns you'd get on the time, effort, and expense that would go into the project. While some trends are holding stea...
Everyone knows that one of the fastest ways to update your bathroom is to swap out your cabinet hardware. It's a subtle but effective change that can make a surprisingly big difference in the look and feel of a bathroom vanity. Even so, it might surprise you to know that one of the biggest trends in bathroom vanities right now is to use big, bold cabinet hardware - and lots of it - as a defining f...
There are literally hundreds of different kinds of cabinet doors to choose from, from simple modern panels to gorgeous classical styles with inlaid moulding. Unless you're a cabinetmaker (or some kind of memorizing savant), you probably aren't going to be able to recite or identify them all from memory. But having a basic working knowledge of a few of the most basic styles (and how they get dresse...
Getting organized is great in any room of the home, but it can be especially important in the
kitchen. Cooking already takes up a lot of time and preparation, so saving a few minutes (and a little stress) by not having to dig through your pots and pans cabinet or spice rack to find your next utensil or ingredient is well worthwhile. Installing c...
Lighting is rarely a top priority when designing a home office. After all, there's a long list of expenses and considerations that have to come first, from furniture to electronics to simple connectivity. But good lighting is one of the few ways that you can make a home office feel more like home than the office. Instead of flat, generic overhead lights (like recessed lighting or, worse, the fl...
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, th...
Some of the most innovative designs are born of necessity - which means some of the most creative, storage smart bathroom vanities are made for really small
bathrooms. But just because you have more space to work with doesn't mean you should waste it by installing an inefficient, outdated vanity. Better...
Most wall mounted bathroom vanities share a similar aesthetic: they're simple and square with smooth straight lines and not a lot of embellishments. The similarities between designs become more pronounced the smaller the vanities get, especially once you get down to the
A Quick Guide To Choosing A Replacement For Your Kitchen Faucet
A really great faucet is the centerpiece of every well designed kitchen: it's prominently placed, frequently used, and the perfect way to show off your own personal style. Best of all, kitchen faucets can easily be replaced without a major kitchen remodel. So, if you're looking to freshen up your space without making any substantial changes, upgrading your
