In smaller houses and cozy apartments, master bedrooms are often special in name only. But squeezing two full-grown adults into a room only a little bigger than the kids’ is no small feat. Still, having a small master bedroom is a reality that many of us have to face. Unless you’re willing (or even able) […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
Not Your Childhood Sofa: Comfy, Stylish Choices for your Living Room
17
Apr
Apr
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 – […]
Dining Room Furniture and Decor, Furnishing Ideas
Get the Look: Creating an Eclectic Dining Room with a Solid Palette
28
Mar
Mar
The dining room is currently a place undergoing vast transformations as we rethink where we eat. Many homes no longer have a dedicated dining room and the ones that do are revamping the space to fit a more modern style of mealtime. Now is the time to experiment with your dining room and stray away […]
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 […]
01
Mar
Mar
Everyone needs to take some quiet time to themselves every so often. Whether it’s winding down after work, taking a break between chores, or giving yourself a moment during the day, nothing beats a small vacation from daily life. A way to incorporate this into your life and routine is by creating a meditation room. […]
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, 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 […]
Dining Room Furniture and Decor, Furnishing Ideas
Gather Around an Extendable Dining Table for the Whole Family
29
Jan
Jan
Whether it’s for the holidays or a casual get-together, there are plenty of occasions to have people gather around the dining table. That said, a regular table for four isn’t going to cut it in these situations. Rather than bring out folding card tables or let any surface become a drink holder, consider investing in […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Latest Trends
Where To Put A Desk In Your Living Room To Get A Home Office You Can Live With
31
Dec
Dec
Whether you have a full time desk job or live your life gig by gig, the nature of the work we do every day (and where and how we do it) is very different than it was even ten years ago. Nearly-ubiquitous wi-fi means many jobs that used to be cubicle-bound can now be done […]
11
Dec
Dec
The perfect armchair is hard to come by, but when you do it’s an absolute delight to sit in. Big, comfy, worn out in all the right ways, and a staple of your home for years. While I can’t help you with wearing out a chair over time to make it fit you exactly, I […]