I’ve never been a big fan of floor lamps. I mean, I understand the utility; every room needs light and not every room has one built-in. A floor lamp bridges the gap without taking up any surface space, all while staying more-or-less out of the way. As with your run of the mill table lamp, […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
Five Pieces Of Furniture That Will Help You Entertain In A Small Space
09
Feb
Feb
Everyone likes to have friends over once in a while – even people who aren’t every-weekend entertainers. But entertaining guests gets a lot more complicated the less space you have; if you don’t have a formal dining room, a big open kitchen, or even much space at all beyond your ordinary living areas, there isn’t […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Latest Trends
Gray Shaker Style Bathroom Vanities: A Hot Bathroom Trend For 2015
04
Feb
Feb
Of all the major home and bathroom trends of 2015, there’s one feature that’s making waves: gray shaker-style bathroom vanities. These vanities are showing up in bathrooms of all different sizes and styles; many top manufacturers have included one (or several) in their new 2015 lineups. But why the sudden popularity, and will it last? […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips
A Fresh Twist On Shaker Style Bathroom Vanities
30
Jan
Jan
Shaker style vanities are one of the hottest new trends in bathroom design this year, in no small part because they’re such a great pair for the relaxed, casual-yet-elegant look that’s become so desirable in all areas of home design. But while traditional shaker style cabinets are fairly simple and square, there are a few […]
30
Jan
Jan
Creating an industrial style decor is all about embracing things that are old but not quite antique, and finding the artistic beauty in items that are generally considered to be purely functional. Like modern design, industrial spaces emphasize simplicity and minimalism, but rather than sharp, clean lines, it’s more important to show off the human […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
Finding Your Sofa Style: What To Know Before You Buy Your Next Sofa
31
Dec
Dec
Buying a new sofa is a major investment, and I don’t just mean financially. The sofa is the centerpiece of your living room, and one of the most important pieces for defining the style of the space. And since most people keep their sofas for many years, the one you choose now might very well […]
30
Dec
Dec
Futons get a bit of a bad rap; since they’re the go-to for college kids and first-time apartment dwellers, a lot of people don’t think of futons as “real” furniture, and will make the switch to a conventional sofa as soon as they can afford one. But not all sleeper sofas are like that ugly, […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities
Building A Better Master Bathroom Vanity: The Madison Collection From James Martin
29
Dec
Dec
Choosing the perfect vanity for a master bathroom is a bit of a balancing act. Of course you want the vanity to look good, but even more important is finding one that works well. After all, having two sinks and plenty of storage is a must for keeping the peace in many relationships, and unfortunately […]
Bathroom, Latest Trends, Showers
Five Ways To Build A Luxurious, Spa Style Shower (Without Tearing Out A Wall)
21
Dec
Dec
Big, luxurious, walk-in showers have become one of the most desirable features in bathroom design. They’re convenient enough to use even if you have a busy schedule and scale remarkably well to the size of your bathroom and your budget. While the ideal you’ll see on TV and in design magazines is a shower built […]
10
Dec
Dec
No matter how big or small your bathroom, adding a storage cabinet is one of the simplest and most straightforward ways to get more usable storage space. Add-on cabinets come in all shapes, sizes, and configurations, so it’s easy to find one that will meet your needs, regardless of what they happen to be. That […]