Usually when we talk about conversation furniture, we’re referring to a set. That is, a few chairs, benches, or small sofas for an indoor or outdoor gathering space. But today I want to take a look at conversation chairs specifically. These are a bit of a relic: chairs designed with two seats, that allow two […]
Furnishing Ideas, Outdoor Living
Outdoor Bistro Tables to Transform Your Back Yard Into An Open Air Cafe
18
Jun
Jun
With the warmer weather here in the northern hemisphere, I’m seeing more and more outdoor dining open up for restaurants. Even places that didn’t have an outdoor section before are trying it out due to popular demand. Some are lovely, inviting spaces and others not so much. What gives? Chances are, the visual disconnect is […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Dining Room Furniture and Decor, Lighting
Ditch The Chandelier: Better Dining Room Lighting For An Open Floorplan
30
Apr
Apr
Chandeliers are the most traditional choice for lighting a dining room. But these days, dining rooms are a far cry from traditional. At-home dining in general has a more casual feel than it did in the past. Now, cooking, eating, and socializing all happen in the same space. Add to that the fact that many […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
Make Your Own Maker Space: How To Craft Your New Craft Room
12
Apr
Apr
The last year has seen people starting to get really into crafting. Whether it’s learning to mend your clothes for the first time or building an entire online store of handmade goods, having a craft room is much more viable an idea than ever before. You can rent studios and professional art tables in most […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Latest Trends
Get The Look: Using A Limited Palette To Get A Professional Interior
11
Apr
Apr
If you’re planning on redecorating, chances are you’ve spent a good amount of time browsing, scrolling, and flipping through pictures of all sorts of interiors to find the right look. But as easy as it is to find magazine-worthy rooms you love, it’s often quite hard to replicate them on your own. A good eye […]
Bedroom Ideas, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Latest Trends
Don’t Lose Sleep Over It: Six Ways To Put A Home Office In Any Bedroom
28
Mar
Mar
I’ve spent a good chunk of the last year helping people figure out where to put a home office when they don’t have a spare room to dedicate to one. Often the most available and effective spot to do it is right in your own bedroom. Why? Bedrooms are quiet, with doors that close for […]
Bedroom Ideas, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
Refreshing Your Bedroom for Spring (And Beyond)
23
Mar
Mar
As I’ve talked about in a previous post, spring cleaning can be a lot to attempt at once. Taking it room by room is better, but you may not know where to start every time. I find that for the bedroom, things you need to clean can even blend into the background as having “always […]
Bathroom, Bedroom Ideas, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture, Latest Trends
Closet Conversions: Six Projects To Reinvent Your Spare Closet
20
Mar
Mar
I’ve always coveted more closet space. I never seem to have enough of it, and there’s no better way to hide a lot of accumulated stuff – whether it’s clothes, board games, golf clubs, or old paperwork – than behind a closed closet door. Which is why it might sound a little outrageous to suggest […]
Bedroom Ideas, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
Store It Better: Ideas to Organize and Revitalize Your Bedroom Closet
01
Mar
Mar
I used to think that having a bigger closet would solve all my organizational problems. After all, if the problem is that your closet’s too small and crammed full, having more space should fix it, right? That isn’t always true. Now that I’ve had extra wide closets, walk-in closets, and even spent a little time […]
Bedroom Ideas, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Dining Room Furniture and Decor, Furnishing Ideas, Kitchen, Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture, Latest Trends
Introducing Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2021: Ultimate Gray…And Illuminating
22
Feb
Feb
Pantone’s color of the year picks are always a little symbolic. Usually, it’s a color that feels significant – one that will influence the design and fashion industries, and often has subtle political undercurrents. But it’s also always at least one part attempt at a mood ring for the population of the planet. Pantone leans […]