I’m a big believer in tailoring your home to suit your own personal needs, whether it’s turning a patio into a kitchen, a loft into an art space, or a basement into a bar. For anyone with a big wine collection, a passion for beer, or a knack for mixing drinks, the last can be […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Outdoor Living
Outdoor Bars: A Simple Solution For Summertime Entertainers
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Jun
Jun
Summer is prime time for entertaining – the perfect part of the year to get together with family and friends and enjoy a little warm weather and sunshine. Accessories for a backyard gathering range from a cooler and a grill next to a picnic table all the way to complete, elaborate outdoor kitchens and everywhere […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Outdoor Living
Outdoor Beds: Features To Look For To Improve Your Soak In The Sun
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Jun
Jun
Summer has finally started in earnest, and I’ll be honest – in the face of the long, hot, sun-soaked afternoons, all I want to do is stretch out by the pool and enjoy a good, long nap. The hot, hot days of true summer are the perfect time to soak up the sun, relax, and […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
Five Simple And Affordable Ways To Add Color To Your Living Room
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Jun
Jun
I’ve spoken a little bit before about infusing a kitchen with bright, vibrant color. Many of the same rules apply when doing the same for a living room, but often the process is much easier. Where kitchens are primarily composed of permanent fixtures, living spaces are full of furniture and decor that are easily changed, […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
White Sofas – Building A Bright, Modern, Grown-Up Living Room
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Jun
Jun
White can be a difficult color to pull off. It takes creativity and finesse to make white walls or cabinetry fresh and bright rather than blank. While white furniture can make a space look breezy and tropical or sophisticated and modern, white fabric can be very hard to keep clean. Still, with a little care […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
Getting The Look: Intro To An Urban Industrial Loft Style
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Jun
Jun
Modern design has always favored wide, open spaces, and it’s a preference that’s had a huge impact on contemporary home design. Homeowners are knocking down walls and barriers to create huge, sun-soaked great rooms and integrated spaces. For those that love these big spaces, but prefer a more antique style to the prim and polish […]
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Jun
Jun
I’m a big fan of shabby chic decor – I like the look of weathered furniture, roughed up antiques, and flea market finds – especially in bathroom design. But if I’m being totally honest, a weathered white finish is a big toss up, with a very fine line between an aged finish that looks stylish […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture
Five Great Ways To Make A White On White Kitchen Decor Work
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Jun
Jun
One of the most surprising trends I’m starting to see in both kitchen and bathroom design is a renewed affection for white. White walls, white tile, white cabinets – from whitewash to porcelain subway tiles, white has not only been given new life, but has seen a massive surge in popularity. This trend makes perfect […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Outdoor Living
Teak Outdoor Furniture – An All-Natural, Weather-Proof Alternative
16
Jun
Jun
Outdoor furniture has improved by leaps and bounds in recent years. New, innovative materials mean that high quality furniture is both more durable and lighter weight, requires less cleaning and will stand up better against weathering. But while synthetic wicker and powder coated aluminum are all the rage, there’s a reason that most furniture that’s […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture, Kitchen Sinks
Do You Need A Second Sink? Examining The Trend Towards Two Sink Kitchens
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Jun
Jun
Adding a second sink is starting to show up on a lot of kitchen to-do lists. It’s one of those features that you probably wouldn’t even think to want if you hadn’t heard of it before, but makes so much sense when you do. Having a second sink, whether a small prep sink or a […]