Powder rooms, guest bathrooms, and half baths are among my absolute favorite rooms in the home to decorate. The function they need to serve is relatively simple, which means that once you’ve got the basics down (Sink? Check. Toilet? Check.), you have a ton of room to get creative with your decor. This powder room […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
Get The Look: Out-Of-The-Box Furniture For A Trendy Modern Living Room
10
Nov
Nov
Furnishing a living room often feels like running down a checklist: sofa, accent chair, coffee table, side table, lamp, TV stand. But if you’re looking for a simple way to get a slightly more interesting look for your space, it might be time to give that list a second glance. All the elements in a […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends, Showers
Get The Look: Thinking Big For A Sleek Contemporary Bathroom
01
Nov
Nov
Contemporary design is all about simplicity – minimalist lines, streamlined fixtures, and uncluttered spaces – and one of the easiest ways to get the look is to think big. Traditional design is all about fine, intricate details and small, compartmentalized spaces, but a good contemporary decor throws all that out, opting for large, unbroken surfaces […]
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Aug
Aug
Midcentury modern interiors are generally characterized by big, open windows and a whole lot of wood. The goal of the style – at least when it comes to the architecture – is to create more organic indoor spaces that integrate natural materials (and even the outdoor landscape) into the home. Over the years, this timeless […]
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Apr
Apr
Small or unusually shaped bathrooms are always difficult to decorate. But if you ask me, long, narrow bathrooms are the hardest to work with. While there are lots of tricks for working around a small space, trying to fit all the fixtures you need into a narrow room while also maintaining a comfortable walkway can […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Lighting
Layered Kitchen Lighting: How Doubling Down On Your Lighting Fixtures Can Make A Big Difference
09
Apr
Apr
The difference between a kitchen that looks good and a kitchen that looks great isn’t how you decorate the space, it’s how you light it. Even the best designed kitchens feel lackluster with inadequate lighting. But a few stylish, well-placed lights can make even an ordinary kitchen come alive. And, of course, good lighting plays […]
"Green" Home, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends, Lighting
LED Filament Bulbs: An Efficient Alternative For Industrial Style Lights
02
Apr
Apr
Industrial style lighting has been making a big splash in the design world over the last few years. Trends have started favoring more recent, functional antiques with a turn-of-the-century urban flair, and old factory and warehouse style lights fit the bill to a T. Antique light bulbs in particular have become a hugely popular design […]
Bedroom Ideas, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
Bumping In Your Headboard: A Trendy Twist On Oversized Modern Bed Frames
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Mar
Mar
In a bedroom, one of the few places you can really get creative with your design is with the headboard. Sure, bed frames, linens, paint, and other furniture are important, but almost always the headboard is the focal point and centerpiece for the space. This has been especially true lately, with headboards trending larger and […]
06
Mar
Mar
It’s that time of year again – when companies roll out new collections and new product lines to celebrate the new year (and the remodeling boom that always comes when the weather starts warming up!). In keeping with the spirit of the season, here at HomeThangs we’ve introduced an entirely new line of stylish modern […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Latest Trends
Introducing James Martin’s Trendy New Spring 2016 Bathroom Vanity Collection
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Feb
Feb
James Martin Furniture is one of the most popular bathroom manufacturers on the market, in part due to their commitment to evolving – to expanding and re-imagining their product lines and staying at the cutting edge of the latest design trends. Their first update of 2016 is a major one, too, with the introduction of […]