The last few years have been pretty rough for homeowners. With home values dropping and money tight all around, it's been a while since big home renovation has been at the front of anyone's mind. But 2013 promises to be an end to a years-long dry spell, with many homeowners already planning major remodels. If this year is starting to feel like your year, too, here are a few of the top home improve...
As much as I can sometimes be a sucker for high design, deep down in my heart of hearts, I'm a little bit of a scavenger. I love old furniture and fixtures, both the great antique finds and the fixer uppers (and the process of breathing new life into them!). In that vein, today I want to talk a little bit about the power of paint. Yesterday I speculated on its power to
Small Renovations To Make Your Bathroom Shine: How A New Tub Filler Can Be A Game Changer
Major remodels can be prohibitively expensive no matter what room you're doing them in. When you're looking to update a whole area, the price and scope of a project can get out of hand pretty quickly. But sometimes you've gotta do something to keep your home looking fresh - and little details really can go a long way towards transforming the look and feel of a room. In a
Wow Your Guests With These Five Types of Home Bar Accessories
A home
bar is a great way to entertain without having to go out to a dimly-lit tavern. That said, it can feel very underwhelming in atmosphere if you only have the bare necessities for your bar. Choice accessories not only add to the atmosphere of the bar environment, but also provide both functional and fun ways to personalize your space ...
Most bathroom vanity cabinets are just that: cabinets designed more or less the same as kitchen cabinet boxes, with a lot of wide open space and maybe a shelf or two if you're lucky. But when a
vanity is all the storage you have in a small bathroom, you want something with a little more organizational savvy. Divid...
Everyone has something they love - like a favorite animal, beloved hobby, or cherished pastime. But there's a pretty stark divide between something you really like a lot, and something you want to decorate a whole room with. Sure, nautical, animal, or sport-themed rooms are all pretty common (among others), but if you want to show off your interests without dedicating a whole room to the look, a g...
There's a world of difference between a bathroom that could stand to be a little bigger and one that's really not big enough - and you know it when you see it. But even the smallest bathrooms can be made usable with the right tools and a little TLC. Now, a lot of small bathrooms feature pedestal or wall mounted sinks in place of bathroom vanities, but I think this is a mistake. While they're lean,...
Bars aren't typically something most of us would associate with our houses. Bars are for dates or relaxing after work, possibly meeting up with old friends. Also, bars are about brushing shoulders with strangers and buying overpriced drinks. Anyone with a bar in their house must be wealthy, or willing to indulge in irresponsible extravagances, right? Initially, the idea of a "home bar" is an oxymo...
Buying a new bathroom vanity can be a complicated process. Depending on the size of your bathroom, the style you want, and the level of customization you're looking for, getting the right look can mean shopping a lot of different vendors, a lot of coordination, and a decent amount of construction and assembly. But while many vanities need at least a little setup, some manufacturers, like
Vessel sinks are becoming a popular option for bathrooms of all sizes - from petite guest bathrooms to big, sprawling master suites. And it's no wonder: vessel sinks have a glamorous, striking appearance, and are available in a nearly infinite variety of colors, patterns, materials, shapes, and styles. Vessel sinks offer an easy way to add a little signature touch to your bathroom, no matter the s...
