I think there’s a tendency to want to conquer small or oddly shaped bathrooms – to bend them to your will and just make them work. The problem is, without a sledgehammer and a big investment, a small bathroom is never going to be big, and a weird shaped one is never going to be […]
Bathroom, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Toilets
Adding Privacy To Your Master Bathroom (Or: How To Hide Your Toilet)
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One of the most popular and rewarding home renovations you can do these days is turning your master bathroom into a luxury spa. Luxury bathtubs, walk-in showers, heated floors, and the like are all hugely popular – which means a major return on investments. But one important aspect of designing a large master suite is […]
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Like death and taxes, laundry is one of those little inevitabilities of life – it piles up faster than you’d expect, takes longer to do than you think, and it often seems like there’s another load that needs to be run before you’ve finished putting away the last one. In short, keeping a family clean […]
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Stainless steel kitchen sinks have long been considered a bargain option – a less expensive, highly durable, and relatively utilitarian choice, but not, ultimately, a very desirable one. But in recent years a stainless steel finish has started to become more popular in the kitchen – especially in appliances – as well as in modern […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Outdoor Living
Outdoor Ceiling Fans: A Simple Solution For Keeping Cool This Summer
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Every summer I start out with the intent to spend more time outside: grilling, walking, reading, or just laying out in the sun. But unfortunately I happen to live in a climate where “fun in the sun” means high heat and high humidity – in other words, not that much fun at all. All too […]
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More often than not, the style of your kitchen will dictate many of the choices you make throughout the room: what kind of cabinet fronts, what type of range, and even what kind of kitchen sink. But some choices are more obvious than others, and some are easier to overlook. It’s easy to put a […]
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Crystal chandeliers are essentially the gold standard of home lighting fixtures. They’re traditional, beautiful, elegant… and expensive. Genuine leaded glass crystals are often made by hand using proprietary chemical formulas and time-tested artisan techniques, which makes for an heirloom quality piece, but not one that’s ideal for a smaller budget or even a smaller home. […]
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By and large, modern spaces are fairly monochromatic. Glass and steel, black, white, and gray, simple lines and straightforward designs that all add up to a sleek, stylish – and very minimalist – decor. But if you ask me, as elegant as a very simple, sophisticated modern design can be, it isn’t always terribly inviting. […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
A Quick Guide To Choosing A Comfortable, Stylish Home Office Chair
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If you work from home or spend any serious amount of time sitting in front of a computer, your office chair is hands down the most important purchase you’ll make while furnishing your home office. Sure, your desk is a bigger decor statement, and a less-than-stellar printer can ruin your day, but research is finding […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Outdoor Living
Summery Outdoor Sectionals For A Large Outdoor Space
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To my mind, there are essentially two kinds of outdoor furniture: the kind you get because you need it sometimes, and the kind you have because you use it often. The former tend to be inexpensive first, stowable second, and everything else a distant third. But the latter are all about appearance, comfort, and long […]