Pantone’s color of the year for 2013 is Emerald green – a bold, regal gem tone in contrast to last year’s bright, spunky tangerine. That means that it’ll be the go-to color in everything from fashion to cosmetics and – you guessed it – interior design. So if you like the color and want to […]
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If you do a lot of cooking, I’m willing to bet you have more than a few different kitchen appliances – and I don’t just mean your mixer, blender, and juicer. From crock pots to deep friers to rice cookers, there’s a whole industry of specialty appliances designed to do one thing well. But recently […]
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I think many of us tend to take lighting fixtures for granted. After all, I’m willing to bet that – with maybe a few exceptions – most of the lighting fixtures in your home aren’t terribly remarkable, and are maybe even a little bit boring. But I’m a big believer that the right lighting fixture […]
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What most people don’t know about bathroom vanities is that, in most cases, when you buy a one, you’re JUST buying the vanity. Bathroom vanity combos – which include the vanity top, sink, and faucet as well – are the exception rather than the rule. That means that the search for the perfect vanity doesn’t […]
"Green" Home, Appliances, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen
Gas Or Electric: Choosing The Right Fuel For Your Stove
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There are a whole host of decisions that need to be made when it comes to buying a new stove – how big, how many burners, how many ovens, what color finish, and even how to install it. But the single most important choice, and the very first consideration you need to make, is what […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Sinks, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
Back To Basics: Re-imagining Ceramic For A Modern Bathroom
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Bathroom design is constantly evolving, in the styles and colors designers choose, the layout, materials, and designs. But while it can be super convenient to have an outlet in your medicine cabinet or a nite-lite in your toilet, I can’t help but feel sometimes that the old ways are really better ways, especially when it […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Console Vanities – A Classic Alternative For Your Bathroom
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Jan
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Here on the Homethangs blog, we spend a lot of time talking about bathroom vanities – vanities of every size and shape and style, for every kind of bathroom and every sense of style. But while a vanity is certainly the most common choice for a bathroom remodel, it certainly isn’t the only one. That’s […]
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One of the most important trends in all of home design – and especially kitchen design – for 2013 is going green. That means thinking about how much water and energy your appliances use, what materials your cabinets, flooring, and counter are made of, and even what kind of lightbulbs you’re using. But I’d like […]
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In honor of yesterday’s discussion of multitasking furniture, today I want to give a nod to maybe the most derided (yet important!) of all dual-purposed furniture: the sofa bed. Now, these aren’t exactly popular, for more reasons than one. Futons are the bread and butter of college students and first-time renters, cheaper than either a […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
Multitasking Coffee Tables – Adding Functionality To Your Living Room
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Jan
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As someone who’s spent most of her life living in smallish spaces, I’ve really learned the value of making the most of the space you have. That can mean anything from hanging an extra shelf in your bedroom to choosing just the right coffee table. Even small changes can make your home feel less cluttered, […]