Transitional bathroom vanities are a sort of bridge between traditional and contemporary bathroom design. As our culture becomes less formal, antique inspired furniture has begun to feel overly opulent, but we haven’t quite lost our love of old fashioned elegance. Compromising between the two usually means simplifying and streamlining antique designs, but lately a different […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Latest Trends
Floating Consoles: A Modern Twist On The Classic Console Table
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Aug
Aug
Console tables are a practical addition for a home’s entryway. Not only do they provide much-needed surface space in a high-traffic area, but they can also make what can be a very awkward space feel more inviting and help your home make a good first impression. But many models are more decorative than practical, and […]
Bedroom Ideas, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Latest Trends
Platform Beds: A Stylish Alternative To A Mattress And Box Spring
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Aug
Aug
Traditionally, a bed consists of a bed frame, a mattress and box spring, and maybe head and foot boards. But that time-tested definition is starting to change in a fairly significant way as more and more people turn to platform beds instead. These sit lower to the ground and have a more contemporary look and […]
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Industrial Style Bookshelves For A Simple, Contemporary Statement Piece
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Aug
Aug
A person’s book collection can tell you a lot about them – what they like, how they think, and even what’s important to them. But how books are displayed matters, too, both for the presentation of the books themselves, and for the appearance of the room as a whole. Industrial style bookshelves – that is, […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Latest Trends
Vintage Factory Carts Double As Trendy Coffee Tables
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Jul
Jul
Though almost all living rooms have one, coffee tables aren’t often used as a visual focal point. On the one hand, this is a very strange thing, since coffee tables occupy primo real estate: they’re placed literally right in the center of the room. At the same time, though, coffee tables fall firmly in the […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends, Lighting
Restored And Re-Imagined Factory Lights For A Chic Contemporary Table Lamp
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Jul
Jul
It used to be that an “antique lighting fixture” was just an old fashioned chandelier or wall sconce that swapped out real candles for flame-shaped light bulbs. But while these big, ornate fixtures have certainly stuck around, lately there’s been an increased interest in more recent designs. Early electric lights – particularly turn of the […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
Driftwood Bathroom Vanities – A Trendy Choice For A Contemporary Bathroom
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Jul
Jul
Somewhere amidst the move towards more casual, contemporary design and the push for increasingly eco-friendly homes, natural finished wood has skyrocketed in popularity. Blonde and gray wood, reclaimed wood, and driftwood – both authentic and replica – have become must-have hot-ticket items for everything from floor boards to ceiling beams and all the furniture and […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
Bathroom Makeup Vanity: Building A Makeup Station From Modular Parts
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Jul
Jul
Makeup stations are often the domain of custom bathroom cabinetry and antique furniture. Even though makeup areas generally consist of little more than a simple countertop extension, it can be quite difficult to find pre-made vanities that come standard with this feature. That said, if you want to avoid the expense and hassle of having […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Sinks, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips
A Quick Guide To Furnishing A Master Bathroom
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Jul
Jul
Finding the perfect bathroom vanity is never easy, but in a master bathroom it can be particularly difficult. Because master bathrooms are shared spaces, privacy and storage are much more important concerns than in secondary bathrooms. Plus, since you’re more likely to use them simultaneously, layout and logistics matter a lot more, too. The right […]
Bathroom, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends, Showers
Choosing The Right Shower Head For Your New Luxury Shower
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Jul
Jul
Building a luxury shower is at the top of many homeowner’s to-do lists. Not only is a really nice shower a great little day-to-day indulgence that fits well with a busy schedule, it’s also an important feature for potential buyers, too. But if you’re getting ready to upgrade a standard shower to something a little […]