Whether you live on a lake or near an ocean (or just wish you did), incorporating a few fish themed decor items to your room is a great way to give the space a relaxed, aquatic vibe. While seashells are a more common choice for a beach theme, fish are a bit more flexible, both […]
Over the past few years, the formal dining room has sort of fallen by the wayside as homeowners and designers alike clamor for bigger, more open and more integrated kitchens. But the maligned formal dining room is starting to make a comeback, with a strong emphasis on the formal. This might be surprising; the trend […]
Clawfoot bathtubs are the number one go-to choice for anyone looking to get something more than just the average bathtub. They’re beautiful, iconic, and carry a sense of history with them – after all, they do represent the origin of the modern bathtub in this part of the world. But classic clawfoot tubs aren’t the […]
Gray bathroom vanities are one of the hottest items in bathroom design this year. I’ve talked a bit elsewhere about why this look is an especially good match for a transitional design, but the truth is, this color is showing up all over the place, in vanities that range from very modern to more traditional […]
When you think of storage smart bathroom vanities, the first thing that comes to mind is probably something at least a little modern. But you might be surprised to know that there are antique vanities out there that are just as efficient. The larger you get, of course, the more storage space you’ll have, but […]
There are tons of tips and tricks out there for saving space in a small bathroom, but one that doesn’t always make the list is actually one of my favorites: the wall mounted toilet. These sleek modern fixtures take up significantly less space than traditional toilets, and come equipped with many eco-friendly features, like dual-flush […]
Mosaic tile sheets make it possible for just about anyone to get professional-looking tile job on their own, and offer a simple and affordable way to add a really stylish touch to your kitchen. The one main drawback is that this type of tile is necessarily limited to simple repeating patterns, which makes it difficult […]
As popular as modern design has become in other parts of the home, it’s been slow to catch on when it comes to decorating the bedroom. The reason for this is pretty simple: a minimalist design made up of all sharp, severe lines can easily feel cold, sterile, or just plain empty and uninteresting – […]
I have something of a magazine problem. It’s not that I have too many magazine subscriptions, but that the magazines I do get tend to pile up unfortunately and in unsightly places. To me, there’s almost no kind of clutter worse than piled up magazines, mail, and newspapers. To stop it from building up, I […]
Color is an incredibly powerful tool when it comes to interior design, but choosing even a single color to paint the walls with can be stressful, let alone choosing and implementing a color scheme for the whole room. It’s easy to look at a paint chip or color wheel and find a color you like, […]









