It used to be really easy to find the best bed sheets: all you had to do was look for the ones with the highest thread count (and, let’s be honest, the highest price tag). But a lot has changed in the way sheets are made, and now neither thread count nor price are a […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Lighting, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Get The Look: Making A Small Guest Bathroom Breathtaking
03
Jun
Jun
Decorating a very small bathroom can be an exercise in frustration. There’s rarely room for anything but the basics, and it’s easy to expend all your creative energy just trying to find a place for all the necessary parts. That combined with a lack of natural light means that small bathrooms are a somewhat grim […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Sinks, Latest Trends
Five Things You Should Know Before Upgrading To A Vessel Sink
02
Jun
Jun
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 add personality to your bathroom, […]
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May
May
Soaking up a little sun is one of the great joys of summer; basking in the glow, enjoying the fresh air, and just kicking up your feet poolside to enjoy a summer day. Pool loungers are a dime a dozen, and they’ll certainly get the job done; but they aren’t always the most comfortable, and […]
Bathroom, Bathtubs, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Showers
Building An Outdoor Bathroom: Using Your Landscaping To Create A Decadent Spa Bath
30
May
May
One of the simplest tricks to creating a relaxing spa style bathroom is to incorporate natural elements into the design. That can be anything from unfinished wood surfaces to a nice view or even potted plants or cut flowers; bringing in any kind of natural element can help make it feel like you’re getting back […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Lighting, Bathtubs, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
Get The Look: Building A Warm And Inviting White Bathroom
28
May
May
White bathrooms never go out of style, but it takes a delicate touch to pull off this classic look just right. Too much white can wind up looking stark and sterile, and sticking with the traditional porcelain-on-porcelain can easily result in a bathroom that’s boring and bland. Of course, adding too much color defeats the […]
24
May
May
The most stereotypical gazebos are frilly wood structures: decorated with Victorian style woodwork, painted white, and stuck out in some wide, scenic space, like a sprawling garden or park. But these pretty little gazebos are the stuff of weddings and afternoon teas in English gardens; not so much the average back yard. Not all gazebos […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Lighting, Bathtubs, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
Get The Look: An Elegant Transitional Take On The Classic Cottage Style Bathroom
18
May
May
Bathroom design has been trending more and more modern over the last decade, and in the past few years, an in-between transitional style has overtaken traditional design as the most popular. But this year there’s been an interesting offshoot of this trend: a transitional style that adheres to the sleek simplicity of a modern design, […]
16
May
May
Generally, I think of weird faucets as being a little gimmicky – especially LED faucets. Sure, there’s some novelty there, but it doesn’t exactly have the same magic as the first time I saw a light-up drinking fountain at Disneyland as a kid. Still, some LED faucets – especially modern waterfall faucets like those from […]
"Green" Home, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Latest Trends
Let’s Talk Butcher Blocks: A Quick Guide To Wood Counters For The Kitchen
14
May
May
Granite has ruled the world of kitchen counter tops for more than a decade. But in the last few years, homeowners have started branching out. Right now, wood, butcher block style counter tops are a particularly popular alternative. Wood counters have a relaxed, natural quality and a warm, homey feel – a great option for […]