I spend a lot of time steeped in home design trends – styles old, new, and otherwise for every room in the home. But I have to say, I love bathtubs. I love them as a design element, a focal point, and of course as a vessel for bubble baths. If you really want to […]
Choosing a vessel sink faucet is a little more complicated than choosing any other kind of faucet. After all, the vast majority of bathroom faucets fit into a standard 4-inch, 3-hole spread, protrude a more or less standard distance forward, and pump water directly into your sink. But upgrading to a vessel sink presents a […]
In recent years, kitchen islands have become more and more popular, especially in large kitchens with open floorplans. But upping the size of your kitchen – and especially introducing a secondary workspace like a kitchen island – means you’ll need more and better lighting. Some kitchen islands are used for prep, some for seating, and […]
Of all styles of bathroom sinks, pedestal sinks are among the most tried and true – and certainly one of the most time-tested. Pedestal sinks have seen widespread usage for more than a hundred years now, and there’s even a strong movement to collect and preserve antique pedestal sinks for use in historical homes. But […]
Home designs are constantly changing and evolving, with new innovations on the horizon and often older designs making a comeback. Sometimes, it can be hard to keep track, but for a big upgrade it’s important to have your finger on the pulse of design trends, both to get a look you’ll love and one that […]
It’s a well-known fact that symmetry is pleasing to the eye. Perfectly symmetrical faces are widely considered to be the most attractive, and everything from symmetrical architecture, furniture layout, and even photo placement create a sense of balance that people generally find appealing and even soothing. But modern design is all about smashing expectations and […]
Yesterday I talked a bit about accent walls and where in your home they can best work to your design advantage. But what I didn’t mention is that some of the hottest wall color trends have almost nothing to do with color, and some of the most innovative accent walls aren’t made with paint. Designers […]
Adding an accent wall is one trend that’s gone in and out of vogue a lot over the last couple decades. For a while there at the beginning of the 2000’s they were even considered taboo – soooo 1990’s/80’s/70’s! But personally I couldn’t be happier to see them making a comeback. Accent walls are a […]
Contemporary bathrooms emphasize clean, simple lines and open, uncluttered spaces. The first one is more or less easy to attain – after all, it’s sort of built into the furnishing. But keeping clutter at bay in any room of the home – especially one as frequently used as the bathroom – isn’t quite so easy. […]
Ideally, in a master bathroom you want to have two separate sinks and two separate storage spaces – enough room for two to peacefully share a single space. That can mean a big double vanity with enough drawers that there’s no need for an argument over his/hers, or two entirely separate vanities to ensure there’s […]