We just got our first robin of the season here, and if there’s any better sign that spring is here, I don’t know what it is. In fact, birds of all stripes (feathers?) are one of the most iconic parts of spring, ranking right up there with fresh blooming flowers. So if you’re getting ready […]
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Apr
Apr
Spring is a time of renewal and new beginnings, and in your home that means doing a little more than just spring cleaning. A thorough deep clean at the start of the year takes care of getting rid of the old, but ushering in the new has less to do with dust bunnies and more […]
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Mar
Mar
Reclaimed industrial home decor is one of the hottest design trends this year, and with it has come a fresh new twist on the classic French country style that I like to call Parisian industrial. This look combines the grittiness of reclaimed industrial spaces with just a touch of the sophistication and glamor of a […]
31
Mar
Mar
Choosing the right lighting fixtures for a hallway can be particularly challenging. Unlike most rooms, hallways usually don’t benefit from any natural lighting, and often there isn’t enough space to simply set down a lamp. That means any lighting in a hallway needs to be built in, but finding fixtures that fit the narrow width […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
Console Tables: The Must-Have Accent Table For Your Entryway
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Mar
Mar
Entryways are one of the oddest rooms in the home. They’re the first things guests see and set the tone for the house as a whole, but are often made of little leftover patches of space carved out or crammed in between the main rooms. That can make for some pretty unusual layouts, and a […]
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Mar
Mar
Wall mounted bathroom vanities are becoming increasingly popular. But you might be surprised to learn that many include legs that can be attached or removed before the vanity is installed. You won’t see this much in traditional design, and it might seem a little strange. After all, why would vanities have legs if they aren’t […]
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Mar
Mar
There’s a big difference between a bathroom that’s small and a bathroom that’s tiny. In a small bathroom, there’s not much room for furniture. In a tiny bathroom, there isn’t much room to stand. The latter are usually half bathrooms that are only used by guests – or when all the other bathrooms in the […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Sinks, Bathroom Vanities
Dressing Up A Modern Bathroom Vanity With A Unique, Stylish Sink
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Mar
Mar
Almost by definition, most modern bathroom vanities tend to be fairly visually similar: lots of sharp 90 degree angles, straight lines, a boxy shape, and a dark espresso or black finish, with maybe some shiny chrome hardware. Where modern vanities show their personality, though, is in the sinks. Modern bathroom sinks are anything but ordinary, […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Flooring, Furnishing Ideas
Choosing A New Area Rug Part 3: Picking The Right Material
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Mar
Mar
When buying a new area rug, the first step is always figuring out what size rug you need. But the second step – choosing a material – is every bit as important. And it’s not just an aesthetic choice, either. The material used to make a rug determines how durable it will be, how easy […]
12
Mar
Mar
When it comes to choosing a new area rug, there are so many guidelines, opinions, and tidbits of advice out there that the prospect of buying one can feel much more daunting than it actually is. This series aims to collect and distill some of the conventional wisdom about how to find the perfect rug. […]