Here on the Homethangs blog, we spend a lot of time talking how to update the look of your bathroom – how to build a dream bathroom that you’ll love. But renovation and remodeling aren’t just about style. In fact, an important consideration in any bathroom update is the impact any work you do will […]
"Green" Home, Appliances, Kitchen
Kitchen Range Buyer’s Checklist: Everything You Need To Know Before You Buy
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Buying a new kitchen range – whether you’re replacing one that’s old or broken, or upgrading as part of a larger remodel – is one of the more important decisions you’ll have to make in terms of your kitchen design. They’re big, relatively expensive, and at least theoretically will last you quite a while. That […]
"Green" Home, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Accessories, Latest Trends
Kitchen Backsplash Trends – Great New Looks In Kitchen Tile
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Tile backsplashes have been steadily gaining popularity in recent years, both in the bathroom and in the kitchen. But while having a backsplash in the first place is trendy all on its own, the size, shape, color, and even type of tile used is constantly evolving. In fact, many of the most popular tiles are […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Flooring, Kitchen
Hot Trends In Kitchen Flooring (And How To Get A Look You’ll Love)
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We spend a lot of time here on the Homethangs blog talking about decorating and decor. But building a dream kitchen involves more than just picking the right appliances. Getting the right flooring is actually one of the most important choices you’ll make in the overall look and feel of your kitchen. So, if you […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Lighting
Stylish Contemporary Pendant Lights To Light Up Your Kitchen Table
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Traditionally, dining areas are full of big, beautiful lighting fixtures – dining rooms often include a chandelier centered over the table, and even breakfast nooks or big standalone tables often have their own dedicated lighting fixtures. But if you happen to have a kitchen that’s on the smaller side (or a ceiling that’s on the […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Lighting, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Lighting
Bathroom Lighting: Balancing Form And Function
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I think having lots of light is great in any room – there’s nothing quite so inviting and welcoming as a brightly lit space. But having adequate lighting is even more important in the bathroom. After all, our morning grooming time is probably the most time any of us spend looking at ourselves, so it’s […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Lighting
Choosing The Right Table Lamp (Including A Lamp Shade That Looks Good)
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I love light – natural and artificial, bright light, low light, mood light, accent light – whatever. In fact, the only thing I like better than a well lit room is one that’s lit well with lighting fixtures that look good, too. With a trend toward built in (especially recessed) lighting, living spaces are getting […]
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These days, kitchens are getting bigger, better, more centralized, and more extensive. In fact, as dream kitchens become the entertaining heart of the home, they even become more… professional. I don’t know if it’s the rising popularity of cooking shows, a growing desire to eat better, a way to save on date night expenses, or […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
Recliner, Ottoman, Or Chaise – Finding The Right Lounge For Your Living Room
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I have a confession to make. I like to put my feet up. If I can’t kick my feet up while I’m in front of the TV, I’m not a happy camper. It’s one of the few petty discomforts I really can’t stand. Fortunately for you, my pickiness has turned me into something of an […]
"Green" Home, Bathroom, Latest Trends, Toilets
Stylish Contemporary Toilets From Ariel (That Will Lower Your Water Bill!)
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For a long time, toilet design has stayed pretty much the same. From around the time the flush toilet was perfected in the late 1800s up until the new water consumption regulations of the 1990s, a toilet was, more or less, a toilet. But the last 20 years have seen dramatic innovation in terms of […]