I think most of us conjure a pretty similar mental image when we think of a couch or sofa. I blame The Simpsons. But while we’ve all probably sat on that beat up three-seater at one point or another in our lives, that certainly isn’t the be-all end-all of what a sofa can be – […]
Appliances, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Accessories, Kitchen Faucets, Kitchen Sinks, Latest Trends, Range Hoods
2020 Kitchen Trends: Budget Friendly Projects That Pop
15
Apr
Apr
Talking about kitchen renovations usually means planning out some big, fundamental changes – like your kitchen layout or kitchen cabinets. But between big projects, keeping up with smaller kitchen trends is a great way to freshen up your space. After all, you don’t need to gut your kitchen to give it a face lift. Sticking […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture, Latest Trends, Outdoor Living
2020 Kitchen Trends: The Changing Shape of Kitchen Layouts
01
Apr
Apr
Home design trends come in all shapes and sizes, from a quick coat of paint to full-scale changes in architecture. If you’re facing down a really major kitchen remodel, though, it’s probably the latter that’s on your mind. Even if you aren’t building or rebuilding a home from the foundation up, if you have the […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture, Latest Trends
2020 Kitchen Design Trends: Choosing Stylish Kitchen Cabinets That Will Last
30
Mar
Mar
The start of a new year always means a flood of all things new. New cars, new clothes, and in my line of work, a new round of speculation about how design trends will change from last year…and which ones will stick around. Because although you might not mind updating your wardrobe for the season […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Latest Trends
Have A Small Entryway? Add Seating To Your Entry Table!
26
Mar
Mar
I’m in the process of moving into my dream home, and the biggest struggle I’m facing is what to do with the front entryway. It opens immediately on a staircase and a narrow hallway – a common feature of both older and smaller homes – without much room at all for furniture. Now, in my […]
Bathroom, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
Color Trends 2020: Getting Down With Denim Accents
29
Feb
Feb
Pantone’s color of the year for 2020 is Classic Blue, but while this bright, almost-primary blue is certainly taking the design world by storm, one unexpected cousin has stepped up to the plate as well: denim blue. Even as the debate rages on whether skinny jeans are still “in” and whether jeggings count as jeans, […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Sinks, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Choosing The Perfect Vanity Top (With A Little Help From James Martin)
28
Feb
Feb
Picking out a new bathroom vanity can be a stressful process. But even once you’ve found a look you love with all the storage you want, there’s still one choice left to make: the vanity top. Now, with some pre-made vanities, this isn’t a question at all; the vanity top you get is the one […]
Dining Room Furniture and Decor, Furnishing Ideas, Latest Trends
Update Your Look: Modern Acrylic Furniture From Acrila
25
Feb
Feb
Two big features of modern design involve playing with flattened or simplified modern silhouettes and featuring unusual materials, like plastic. Acrila is one of my favorite examples of a design company that combines these ideas and elevates them. With everything from accent furniture to lighting, Acrila produces pieces that pay homage to the classics, with […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Latest Trends
Classic Blue Bathroom Vanities: A Trendy-Yet-Timeless Pick From Pantone
08
Feb
Feb
Pantone’s color of the year for 2020 is Classic Blue, and if that comes as a surprise, you probably haven’t been paying attention! This bold, not-quite-primary blue has been skyrocketing in popularity in the last year, especially for use on cabinets in the kitchen and bathroom. As homeowners have moved away from monochromatic white designs, […]
Bathroom, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Kitchen, Latest Trends
Introducing Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2020: Classic Blue
01
Feb
Feb
Pantone’s color of the year for 2020 is a classic comeback story, literally: it’s Classic Blue! Classic Blue is an almost-but-not-quite primary blue that you might have noticed regaining popularity in late 2019; the same blue that’s touted as having a calming effect on the mind. And that’s exactly the reason Pantone cites for choosing […]