One of the most frustrating parts of using a small bathroom is the lack of surface space. Sure, you can hang up shelves or store your stuff in drawers or cabinets. But the truth is, most of us don’t want to totally tidy up the bathroom every time we use it. Unfortunately, in a small […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Latest Trends
Wire Framed Furniture And Furnishings For A Contemporary Decor
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Apr
Apr
Right now, many homeowners are starting to downsize and simplify their lives. That means smaller homes with increasingly minimalist interiors. There’s little room for pomp and circumstance in a heavily trafficked contemporary home, and even less for clutter. But this seemingly straightforward trend has manifested in a few unusual ways, not the least in the […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities
Luxurious Double Vanities For The Master Bathroom From James Martin Furniture
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Mar
Mar
Competing for space – counter space, drawer space, or sink space – is one of the big frustrations of sharing a bathroom. That’s why having a really great double vanity is one of the key components of building a better master bathroom. You want to have plenty of separate space for each partner, both to […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends, Lighting
Go Bold With Big, Industrial Style Pendant Lights For Your Kitchen Island
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Mar
Mar
For a long time, petite pendant lights were all the rage in kitchen design. Lots of small, cafe style pendants provided plenty of light and a restaurant-style ambiance. But trends are starting to shift toward bigger, bolder lighting fixtures. The area over a big kitchen island is particularly ideal for a hefty statement light, and […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
Making A Case For Nesting Tables: A Stylish Solution For A Smaller Living Space
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Mar
Mar
I remember when I was growing up my grandparents had a set of nesting tables. I loved them in the way that kids do because the smallest one was just the right size for me. But even though I’ve since grown out of hosting tea parties for teddy bears on teeny tiny tables, they remain […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Accessories, Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture, Latest Trends
Easy Ways To Add Storage To A Small Kitchen (Part 3): Unconventional Cabinets
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Mar
Mar
Making the most of a small kitchen often requires thinking outside the box – and by box, I mean outside the traditional kitchen cabinet. In Part 2 of this series, I talked a little bit about using pull out shelves and other cabinet organizers to help improve the efficiency of the cabinets you have, but […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Accessories, Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture
Easy Ways To Add Storage To A Small Kitchen (Part 2): Pull Out Organizers For Your Drawers And Cabinets
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Mar
Mar
Getting a small kitchen organized is no small task. When space is limited, every available inch matters. Quick fixes like the ones mentioned in Part 1 of this series are a good way to make better use of unused space, but today I want to look at ways to make ordinary storage spaces work smarter, […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Accessories, Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture
Easy Ways To Add Storage To A Small Kitchen (Part 1): Making Use Of Wasted Space
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Mar
Mar
Having a small kitchen can be a big hassle, especially if you don’t have a major remodel on the horizon. But even in the smallest kitchens, there’s probably a lot more unused space than you realize: areas that are left empty that you probably don’t even notice. The trick is finding those spots and choosing […]
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Mar
Mar
I’ll be honest – I have a love hate relationship with pedestal sinks. I think they’re beautiful, traditional, and timeless – the kind of design that looks good and makes anywhere you put it look good, too. The problem is, they’re made to take the place of your bathroom vanity… and all the storage and […]
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Mar
Mar
I’m a big believer that lighting should always do more than one thing. Sure, the most important job of any lighting fixture is to produce light, but if it doesn’t look good doing it, I don’t think it deserves a place in your home design. Anything from a permanent ceiling fixture to a simple table […]