Simplicity reigns supreme in contemporary bathroom design, with vanities in particular skewing away from traditional ornate woodwork and more and more towards subtle designs and simple lines. Fortunately, simple doesn’t have to mean boring. If a basic, contemporary shaker style bathroom cabinet doesn’t quite do it for you, one of the best ways to dress […]
Appliances, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Accessories, Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture, Latest Trends
Building A Custom Kitchen Island To Enhance Your Kitchen
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In recent years, kitchen islands have become something of a trendy statement piece, emblematic of the trend towards larger, more open kitchens. But a good island isn’t just a fancy centerpiece, it’s an opportunity to make up for any of your kitchen’s shortcomings. Kitchen islands can act as pure surface space, sure, but they can […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Latest Trends
Drawer Pulls Get New Life On These Apothecary Style Bathroom Vanities
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Jul
Jul
Everyone knows that one of the fastest ways to update your bathroom is to swap out your cabinet hardware. It’s a subtle but effective change that can make a surprisingly big difference in the look and feel of a bathroom vanity. Even so, it might surprise you to know that one of the biggest trends […]
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Fancy sinks are a hallmark of big, luxurious designer bathrooms – you know, the kinds you see in magazines and on TV. But while decorative vessel sinks are a signature mark of these really decadent designs, they aren’t particularly practical for most people, particularly if you’re looking to do a relatively small bathroom update. Vessel […]
Appliances, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Outdoor Living
Stylish Outdoor Beverage Coolers And Servers For Your Next BBQ
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Jun
Jun
There are two important features that go into serving drinks outdoors: presentation and chill factor, and it can be a little difficult to find a way to get both at the same time. Conventional beverage coolers will keep your drinks cold, sure, but they aren’t exactly stylish, and plunging your hand into cold water and […]
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Space is a major limiting factor when it comes to buying outdoor furniture. Not only do you have to decide how much furniture you have room for on your deck or patio, but also how much of the space you want to dedicate to pieces you might not use that often – and pieces you […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
Stylish, Comfortable Reading Chairs To Suit Any Reading Style
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Jun
Jun
People who really enjoy reading tend to do a lot of it, and while of course it’s possible to read just about anywhere, for long, marathon reading sessions it’s nice to have somewhere comfortable to do it. But everyone reads differently – some curled up, some stretched out, some inside, some outdoors – and everyone’s […]
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Jun
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One of the biggest frustrations of living in a small home, condo, or apartment is that even if there’s plenty of space for all of your or your family’s day-to-day needs, there isn’t much room for guests. Space for seating is at a premium, and spare beds are almost always out of the question. That […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
Beachy Bathroom Vanities For A Petite Master Bathroom
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Jun
Jun
Luxury bathrooms are all about the escape; they’re designed to be a place to relax and unwind, to get away from it all. Often that just means luxury features, like steamy showers and deep soaking tubs, but sometimes it can mean using a themed design to create a slightly more literal escape. Beach inspired bathroom […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Outdoor Living
Outdoor Furniture For One: Building A Reading Nook Outdoors
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Jun
Jun
Most people enjoy summer for the entertaining; the backyard barbecues, pool parties, and long summer evening spent outside with friends and family. Most outdoor furniture reflects this: big dining or bar sets and outdoor sofas or sectionals designed to seat a crowd. But for those of us who would rather stretch out with a good […]