Building bigger, better showers has become a mainstay of American home design, and an essential part of the trend towards large dream bathrooms. But what if you don’t happen to have a very big bathroom, or a terribly large budget with which to build one? It turns out, there are quite a few ways to […]
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Feb
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In your average kitchen, one refrigerator with a built in freezer, combined with a well-stocked pantry, is all you need to keep plenty of food on hand. Heck, sometimes a tiny fridge will do. But there are plenty of situations when a standard set up just wont cut it. This might sound a little strange […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Faucets
Traditional Kitchen Faucets For A French Country Kitchen
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Feb
Feb
I’ve mentioned a couple times before that kitchen faucets (along with many other aspects of kitchen design) are starting to resemble industrial, restaurant style kitchens. Stainless steel, versatility, and utility are all the rage. But if you don’t like this sparse modern aesthetic, and you’d rather feel like a home cook than a high-octane chef, […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips
French Country Bathroom Vanities – Styles To Fit Your Taste
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Feb
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French country bathroom design has become one of the most popular styles for a luxury bathroom remodel. But it can be a little difficult to pin down what exactly French country design is. After all, it’s based on hundreds of years of design and culture, an inherently eclectic aesthetic that can range anywhere from extremely […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Lighting, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Showers
French Country Bathroom Design – Getting The Details Right
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Feb
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Last week I talked a little about the basics of French country bathroom design – all the elements that go into making a bathroom that’s historical, sophisticated, and comfortable. But for a design that’s so heavily based on tradition and cultural nuance, sometimes it’s the smallest details that lend the most authenticity, and do the […]
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Feb
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Typically, when you think of freestanding bathtubs, the first thing that probably comes to mind is a clawfoot or pedestal style tub. But while these are great for a classical style (or even, sometimes, a more modern one) Victorian-inspired tubs aren’t the only type of tubs that can be installed on their own, without a […]
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Feb
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One of the most difficult choices you’ll need to make when choosing a new bathroom vanity is whether to opt for a pre-made vanity or a set of custom built cabinetry. Price, utility, and aesthetics are all important factors – as is the size of your bathroom – and either way, the decision isn’t always […]
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Feb
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The kitchen range is really the heart of your kitchen. Even if you have a lot of other cooking appliances that you use often, like a microwave or crock pot or so on, there’s a good chance that most of your cooking centers around the range. With luxury, professional-style kitchens on the rise, getting a […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Bathtubs, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Elements Of A French Country Bathroom Design
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For the French, their cultural heritage is something like a national treasure. Living in a building with a history is infinitely higher valued than owning a high priced McMansion, and even their interior design carries over and refers back to prior versions of itself. In that way, French design is both eclectic and decadent, emphasizing […]
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The kitchen has really become the center of the modern home – far more so than formal dining rooms or even dens or family rooms of the past. Today, the modern kitchen isn’t just for utility, it’s for entertaining. Along with the trend toward cooking big meals and entertaining in, American kitchens have gradually been […]