A lot of the time, when I’m talking about bathroom design, style has to take something of a back seat to functionality. After all, bathrooms get used probably more than any other area of the home, day in and day out, and so making them comfortable and usable really ought to be the primary concern. […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Latest Trends
Making A More Interesting Sofa: Old Hollywood Glamor From Jennifer Taylor
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Oct
Oct
Over the last few centuries, sofas have gotten pretty square. While antique couches are all curves and flourishes, most contemporary designs are simple, streamlined, and rectangular. The more modern the design, the more pronounced this trend is, with many contemporary designs sporting nothing but perfectly straight lines and sharp angles. The corollary to that, though, […]
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Sep
Sep
If you’re looking to add an eye-catching accent piece to your living space, take a page from the history books. You don’t need to be a connoisseur of antiques to reap the benefit of some of the most beautiful and unusual furnishings the past has to offer. Whether rebuilt as replicas or rebranded as modern […]
"Green" Home, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Flooring
Choosing A Trendy Wood (Or “Wood”) Floor For Your Home
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Sep
Sep
Wood floors are a perennial favorite for homeowners, but while almost everyone loves the look of hardwood flooring, actually living with it can be a bit challenging. Real hardwood floors are high maintenance, easily damaged, and tend to be a little on the pricey side. The good news is, in the last few years, there’s […]
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Sep
Sep
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 […]
05
Sep
Sep
The best tasting beer is beer that’s served on tap. That means that enjoying your favorite beer the way it’s meant to be consumed often means having to go out and find a place where it’s served on tap by someone who knows how to pour a drink. But home taps – real, bar quality […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Sinks
Copper Vessel Sinks – A Truly Signature Touch For Any Bathroom (And Easier To Clean Than You Might Think!)
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Aug
Aug
Designer vessel sinks are the ultimate in custom bathroom design. With thousands of intricate, colorful, unique styles out there, a good vessel sink is the perfect signature finishing touch to any bathroom, and a perfect way to add a little personal flair to any bathroom, whether it’s a private master bath or a more heavily […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
Choosing The Perfect Transitional Bathroom Vanity: Why The Cabinet Doors Matter
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Aug
Aug
The most important defining characteristic of a bathroom vanity’s style is the type and style of the cabinet doors. Especially when it comes to vanities that are very cabinet-like, the cabinet doors are most of what you see. That means they have a huge impact on the final look and feel of the design. With […]
06
Aug
Aug
Two of the most important features to consider when choosing new bedding are what material the bedding is made of and how that material is made. But it’s also important to take into consideration where those materials come from and how they’re processed or treated. After all, “organic,” “fair trade,” and “sustainable” probably aren’t the […]
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Jul
Jul
One of my favorite things about modern design is that it gives equal consideration to aesthetics and utility. Even the simplest modern furniture often has some kind of dual functionality, or at least some subtle quirk or changeable feature designed to make the piece more usable. But the extra utility isn’t just added on, it’s […]