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
Update Your Bathroom Tile: 5 Ways to Re-tile Your Bathroom with Style
08
Mar
Mar
Adding tile accents to your bathroom is a great way to showcase your style if you’re willing to put in the tedious work that tiling requires. There are countless tile styles and trends to choose from when re-tiling your bathroom, and it can get overwhelming when you have to pick one that matches you. Not […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Sinks, Bathroom Vanities, Bathtubs, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
Wood In The Bathroom?! Everything You Need To Know About This Taboo-Turned-Trend
16
Dec
Dec
With the obvious exception of bathroom vanities, putting any wood in a bathroom has long been a big no-no. After all, bathrooms are full of water, heat, steam, and fluctuating temperatures – all natural enemies of hardwood. Yet more and more homeowners and designers are bringing the warmth of natural wood into this forbidden territory, […]
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 […]