This year, we’ve all been spending a lot more time at home than we’re used to. Even for homebodies like me, it’s often a lot more time than we’d like – to say nothing of people who usually don’t spend much time at home at all. Worse still, if you have a big, normally-busy family, […]
11
Oct
Oct
With many office workers stuck at home because of COVID closures, the home office has gone from a luxury to an essential. Many who might have been content to open their laptop at the dining table last year are now looking for upgrades to make their home office more comfortable and usable. While the question […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Dining Room Furniture and Decor, Furnishing Ideas, Kitchen, Uncategorized
Use a Bar Cart as Trendy Multipurpose Furniture
25
Sep
Sep
With the rise of multipurpose furniture, the bar cart has been getting a lot of attention. It can be used indoors and outdoors, for parties or for decoration, and it’s as simple to install as rolling it into place. It’s a small way to personalize a number of rooms in your house with extra storage […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
A Quick Guide To Choosing A New TV Stand for Your Living Room
13
Sep
Sep
So you’ve bought a new TV and now you need to get it set up. But getting a new TV movie-night-ready isn’t just cords, consoles, and cable boxes. It’s also getting your TV at a good height, your add-ons well stored, and your screen beautifully displayed. In fact, choosing a good TV stand may be […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Latest Trends
Put A Desk In Your Entryway: Building A Surprisingly-Effective Home Office
05
Sep
Sep
I’ve spent a lot of time lately brainstorming new ways to squeeze an extra desk or two into a home that doesn’t really have space for a full home office. After all, I’m far from the only person navigating remote work for the first time. Whether it’s just you plugging in your laptop or a […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
Get The Look: Three Ways To Make Your Rental Living Room Pop
30
Aug
Aug
Renting the place you live – whether it’s an apartment, house, or otherwise – can really put a cramp on your ability to decorate. After all, lots of the easiest ways to express yourself through design (aka painting and hanging art) are almost universally banned in rental homes. But even if you’re stuck with white […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
Storage-Smart Coffee Tables To Make The Most Of Your Living Room
28
Aug
Aug
Coffee tables are the centerpiece of almost every living room, but despite their prominent positioning (and near-ubiquity), they aren’t always the most useful – or stylish – pieces of furniture. The good news is, your coffee table can be more than a remote-rest and clutter-catcher. Especially if you’re working with a small space, or short […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Kitchen, Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture
Six Stylish, Smart Alternatives To An Island For A Small Kitchen
10
Aug
Aug
Kitchen islands have been at the top of everyone’s must-have kitchen to-do lists for years now. But while big ol’ islands have almost become the mascot for kitchen remodels in general, they really only work in one kind of kitchen: one that’s both big and open. That said, as a proud owner of a small, […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
Six Smart Ways To Add Hidden Storage To Your Living Room Or Entryway
31
Jul
Jul
I recently moved into a new house that’s an absolute dream come true, with one big exception: there are absolutely NO closets on the first floor, and no built-in storage outside the kitchen at all. If you’re in a similar situation, you probably know there are some things that a big pantry and walk-in bedroom […]
08
Jul
Jul
If you don’t have a guest bedroom, it can be a hassle to have visitors stay the night without a good sofa. Luckily, there is a plethora of couches that double as beds and sleeping surfaces. A sofa bed is made for sleeping just as much as for sitting, and can help put your guest […]