If there’s one big trend in home design today, it seems to be a push back against modern design. This is somewhat surprising, because modern design has been gaining steadily in popularity for years. According to some, it’s even overtaken traditional design in the bathroom and the kitchen. But increasingly, homeowners are looking for a […]
Bathroom, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Flooring, Latest Trends, Showers
The Hottest New Trend In Bathroom Design Is… Wood?
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Sep
Sep
Tile is the most popular material in bathroom design, to the point that it’s often less a question of tile versus something else and more a question of what type of tile to use – in the shower, on the floor, and even on the walls. But with the trend toward more relaxed, natural, spa […]
Appliances, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture, Kitchen Faucets, Kitchen Sinks, Latest Trends, Range Hoods
Elements Of A Professional Style Kitchen
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Sep
Sep
I realized I’ve talked quite a bit lately about the growing popularity of professional style kitchens, but I haven’t talked all that much about what that actually means. And unlike many other popular kitchen trends, like white cabinets or granite counter tops, a “professional style kitchen” isn’t entirely self-evident. So today I want to take […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Latest Trends, Lighting
Kitchen Lighting Fixtures To Dress Up A Modern Kitchen
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Sep
Sep
Modern kitchens are sleek and sophisticated, and often have a professional, restaurant style air. But unfortunately that means that all too often modern kitchen lighting is extremely industrial and utilitarian. Rather than elegant or decorative, most modern kitchen lights are stark, made of sharp geometric shapes and simple, bold lines. Traditional pendants and chandeliers look […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Latest Trends, Lighting
Trendy Lighting Fixtures For Any Style Kitchen
15
Sep
Sep
Maybe more than any other room in the home, the kitchen is one space that often winds up reflecting the personalities of the people that use it. Big, luxury kitchen remodels have become hugely popular in home design, and more often than not they come with a few custom touches – whether it’s specialty kitchen […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Lighting, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Five Bathroom Updates To Boost Your Home’s Resale Value
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Sep
Sep
Getting ready to sell a house is more of an art than a science. Before your house goes on the market, you want to make it look as up to date and desirable as possible, but you also want to be wary of putting too much time and money into improving a space you won’t […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Shuttered Bathroom Vanities For A Traditional Cape Cod Style Bathroom
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Sep
Sep
Cape Cod style homes have among the most distinct exteriors of any type of design, ranking right up there with gingerbread Victorian houses. But unlike Victorian homes, Cape Cod style cottages aren’t iconic because they’re highly decorative. Quite the opposite – they’re so recognizable for their stark simplicity. Cape Cod homes were built to withstand […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
Hot Trends In Bathroom Vanities (Part 2): Stylish Color Choices
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Sep
Sep
More often than not, bathroom vanities have a simple, straightforward wood finish. But lately trends have started favoring painted bathroom vanities, especially in colors and finish styles that evoke a shabby-chic farmhouse or cottage style, or a few with a slightly more modern twist. If you’re considering a major bathroom renovation any time soon, we’ve […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
Hot Trends In Bathroom Vanities (Part 1): Natural Wood Vanities
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Sep
Sep
Natural wood is making a big comeback in bathroom design, from wood floors to barn beam ceilings and everywhere in between. Whether to create a slightly natural vibe, a nautical theme, or even an antique, shabby chic style, wood is showing up in all the traditional places, as well as a few you wouldn’t suspect. […]
Appliances, Kitchen, Latest Trends
Wall Mounted Ovens – A Trendy Alternative To The Classic Kitchen Range
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Sep
Sep
Kitchen ranges have long been the go-to cooking appliance in most kitchens. But with the growing popularity of large, luxury, professional style kitchens, that’s starting to change. Now, purchasing separate ovens and cooktops is not only a viable option, but also an increasingly common one. Large, double wall mounted ovens offer a higher cooking capacity […]