Decorating with neutral base elements makes it simple to add color to you decor with easy-to-swap accent pieces. But often examples of this are pretty in-your-face; they highlight a single color in a very intense way that might not be the look you’re going for. So today, I want to take a look at this […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Flooring, Furnishing Ideas
A Quick Guide To Choosing, Sizing, And Staging A New Area Rug
27
Feb
Feb
I’m deep in the weeds of choosing a few new area rugs for my home, and you know what that means: you get to skip the drudgery and go straight to the short version. Now, I talked a lot about choosing an area rug a long time ago. But in addition to updating these older […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Faucets, Bathroom Lighting, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Get The Look: Shortcut To An Industrial Style Bathroom
13
Dec
Dec
If there’s one piece of design advice you hear over and over again it’s this: update your hardware. It’s tried and true, but so over-stated that it’s become tired and trite. Because, sure, updating your hardware is easy and inexpensive. But in most cases it also doesn’t make that big a difference. So why do […]
23
Oct
Oct
There’s one feature that’s almost-universal to the hotel experience, whether you’re staying somewhere budget-friendly or ultra-luxe: white sheets and comforters. Bleachable linens make it easy to keep your bedroom pristine-clean with minimal effort. But getting those utilitarian staples to feel homey can be a tougher task. I think this black and white bedroom by Studio […]
Bedroom Ideas, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Latest Trends
Get The Look: A Simple, Stylish Midcentury Modern Bedroom
11
Sep
Sep
Midcentury modern design is making a comeback in a big way – and for more than one reason. Lots of the pieces you can now find replicas of in furniture stores? You can find the originals in a museum. When they were first designed almost a century ago, now-common pieces like the Eiffel chair were […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Latest Trends
Style Guide: Contemporary, Modern, and Mid-Century Bathroom Vanities
04
Sep
Sep
If you’re just starting to explore your sense of style, the lingo used by designers can be confusing or off-putting. People often use the words “modern” and “contemporary” interchangeably. That’s hard enough to navigate without the many modifiers you’re likely to find on the way. “Organic modern”? “Contemporary Scandinavian”? “Mid-century modern”? If you’re feeling off-balance, […]
18
Aug
Aug
Good symmetry is one of the fundamentals of interior design. There’s something inherently pleasing about a room with a balanced feel to it; it’s an easy way to get a professional look without an advanced designer’s skill set. The flip side is that perfectly symmetrical spaces can often feel like too much of a good […]
04
Aug
Aug
There are three main types of kitchen sinks: drop-in, undermount, and apron or farmhouse. If you’ve been planning a big renovation, chances are you’ve seen plenty of the latter. Apron fronted sinks have become almost ubiquitous in contemporary kitchen design – to the point that it’s starting to become a rarity to find other types […]
Bedroom Ideas, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
Combination Nightstand Desks – Space Saving Home Office Ideas
19
Jul
Jul
Working from home is hard, for more reasons than one. No space, no privacy, no routine, no work-life boundary? Getting to work in your PJs probably sounds a whole lot less glamorous than it did a few years ago. Parents of young kids are often first in line to head back to the office, hoping […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
Get The Look: Redecorating To Make A Little Space Go A Long Way
03
Jul
Jul
For one reason or another, many us have had to find ways to do more at home in recent years. Whether your work or school is more often remote than it used to be, your household has grown, you’ve taken up new hobbies, or just spend less time on the town than you used to, […]