Summer is the season for outdoor entertaining; barbecues and pool parties and just lounging around spending time with friends and family and soaking up a little sun. But it can be difficult to decorate a one-season space, especially if you have a relatively small deck or patio. One of the best ways to maximize seating […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
A Quick Guide To Choosing A Comfortable, Stylish Home Office Chair
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Jul
Jul
If you work from home or spend any serious amount of time sitting in front of a computer, your office chair is hands down the most important purchase you’ll make while furnishing your home office. Sure, your desk is a bigger decor statement, and a less-than-stellar printer can ruin your day, but research is finding […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Outdoor Living
Summery Outdoor Sectionals For A Large Outdoor Space
15
Jul
Jul
To my mind, there are essentially two kinds of outdoor furniture: the kind you get because you need it sometimes, and the kind you have because you use it often. The former tend to be inexpensive first, stowable second, and everything else a distant third. But the latter are all about appearance, comfort, and long […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Lighting
Reclaimed Industrial Furniture For An Urban Loft Or Art Space
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Jul
Jul
I recently went apartment hunting with a good friend of mine who’s in the market for an artist’s loft. Regular readers might have noticed that I’m really embracing the trend towards a more industrial style home, especially renovated warehouse spaces, so this trip was a real treat. What was even better is that I got […]
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Outdoor Bars: A Simple Solution For Summertime Entertainers
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Jun
Jun
Summer is prime time for entertaining – the perfect part of the year to get together with family and friends and enjoy a little warm weather and sunshine. Accessories for a backyard gathering range from a cooler and a grill next to a picnic table all the way to complete, elaborate outdoor kitchens and everywhere […]
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Outdoor Beds: Features To Look For To Improve Your Soak In The Sun
23
Jun
Jun
Summer has finally started in earnest, and I’ll be honest – in the face of the long, hot, sun-soaked afternoons, all I want to do is stretch out by the pool and enjoy a good, long nap. The hot, hot days of true summer are the perfect time to soak up the sun, relax, and […]
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Five Simple And Affordable Ways To Add Color To Your Living Room
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Jun
Jun
I’ve spoken a little bit before about infusing a kitchen with bright, vibrant color. Many of the same rules apply when doing the same for a living room, but often the process is much easier. Where kitchens are primarily composed of permanent fixtures, living spaces are full of furniture and decor that are easily changed, […]
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White Sofas – Building A Bright, Modern, Grown-Up Living Room
22
Jun
Jun
White can be a difficult color to pull off. It takes creativity and finesse to make white walls or cabinetry fresh and bright rather than blank. While white furniture can make a space look breezy and tropical or sophisticated and modern, white fabric can be very hard to keep clean. Still, with a little care […]
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Getting The Look: Intro To An Urban Industrial Loft Style
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Jun
Jun
Modern design has always favored wide, open spaces, and it’s a preference that’s had a huge impact on contemporary home design. Homeowners are knocking down walls and barriers to create huge, sun-soaked great rooms and integrated spaces. For those that love these big spaces, but prefer a more antique style to the prim and polish […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Outdoor Living
Teak Outdoor Furniture – An All-Natural, Weather-Proof Alternative
16
Jun
Jun
Outdoor furniture has improved by leaps and bounds in recent years. New, innovative materials mean that high quality furniture is both more durable and lighter weight, requires less cleaning and will stand up better against weathering. But while synthetic wicker and powder coated aluminum are all the rage, there’s a reason that most furniture that’s […]