Yesterday I mentioned that home improvement projects are making a big comeback. It’s going to be a good year to remodel, renovate, fix up, or update your home, but the common thread between all the most common projects is eco friendliness and sustainability. If you’re looking to green your home this year but aren’t quite […]
"Green" Home, Bathroom, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Lighting
Top Five Home Improvement Projects For 2013
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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 […]
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Any real estate agent or contractor will tell you: if you can manage to sneak built-in lighting into any (and every!) room in your home, you should. Being able to flip a switch and get all-over, over-head lighting gives any space an immediate visual appeal that can easily translate into a fast sale or even […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Ventilation, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Black And White Bathroom Vanities – A Contemporary Twist On A Traditional Style
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Yesterday I talked about how black and white bathroom vanities, done right, can help create a striking, modern bathroom. But a high contrast design isn’t just for a cutting edge aesthetic – it can work well for a more traditional design as well. If you’re looking to create a timeless style, especially in a more […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Black And White Bathroom Vanities: A High Contrast Modern Bathroom Design
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I’ve talked a bit before about black and white bathroom design, and how a high-contrast decor can create a visually arresting space. Today I want to talk specifically about black and white bathroom vanities, and how to use just a single piece to give your bathroom a striking modern style. Different amounts of black or […]
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It’s the time of year for gift giving – especially big gifts for your whole family, like a shiny new TV. But while every member of your family is basically guaranteed to go bananas for a new television, in the excitement it can be easy to overlook just exactly how it’s going to fit into […]
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You might think that the biggest shopping day of the year is Black Friday, but it’s actually Christmas Eve. After all, even if you have every present bought, wrapped, and tucked away by Halloween, you might still fall victim to the worst last-minute disaster of them all: Realizing you don’t have the ingredients you need […]
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Today I wanted to take a break from our usual home design posts and talk about what’s probably on everyone’s mind these days anyway: the holiday season, and specifically gift giving. Now, you all probably know at least one person that begs off gifts every year – someone who, for whatever reason, says “Don’t get […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Dining Room Furniture and Decor, Furnishing Ideas
Urban Chic – Modern Takes On Classic Furniture Forms
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I’m in the unique position of having a compact, urban lifestyle but taste that tends more toward the antique. Now, in Europe and in some older parts of east coast cities, mixing the two is far from unheard of. In fact, historical apartment buildings in Paris are defined as much by their interior decor as […]
Bathroom, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
Turquoise Bathroom Design – Modernizing A Retro Decor
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Turquoise is back in a big way this year, from jewelery and fashion to all areas of home design. In contrast to the majority of home decor, which is trending toward natural, earthy neutrals, turquoise is a bright, bold, color that, along with other shades of aqua or peacock blue, offer a little more spunk […]
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