If you’ve been kicking around any interior decorating blogs or investigating your own home remodel for the next year, you’ve most likely come across headlines featuring the newly announced color of the year for 2017, which has been dubbed ‘greenery’. At first this may seem to be a perplexing concept. Color of the year? According to […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
2017 Bathroom Vanity Trends: Stylish Vanities That Are Built To Last
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Dec
Dec
One of the big dangers of chasing design trends is that the bold, breathtaking styles of today don’t always last. For some things, that’s fine: it’s easy to slap up a new coat of paint or replace some throw pillows or bath towels to keep up with the latest color trends. But for big-budget items like […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
Get The Look: Out-Of-The-Box Furniture For A Trendy Modern Living Room
10
Nov
Nov
Furnishing a living room often feels like running down a checklist: sofa, accent chair, coffee table, side table, lamp, TV stand. But if you’re looking for a simple way to get a slightly more interesting look for your space, it might be time to give that list a second glance. All the elements in a […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends, Showers
Get The Look: Thinking Big For A Sleek Contemporary Bathroom
01
Nov
Nov
Contemporary design is all about simplicity – minimalist lines, streamlined fixtures, and uncluttered spaces – and one of the easiest ways to get the look is to think big. Traditional design is all about fine, intricate details and small, compartmentalized spaces, but a good contemporary decor throws all that out, opting for large, unbroken surfaces […]
29
Oct
Oct
A little while ago I talked about the benefits of steam showers, and a before that I went through some tips and tricks for giving your bathroom decor a more traditional vibe. Continuing the trend of bathroom spruce-ups, I wanted to bring the conversation around to frameless shower enclosures, and why you really, really want […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
Get the Look: The Past and Future Flair of Transitional Living Rooms
20
Oct
Oct
The transitional room: an up-and-coming trend and, in my opinion, a boon to the home decor world. It is a style that gets you the best of both worlds, drawing inspiration from both traditional influences and more modern or contemporary styles. When I first discovered this was a significant, respectable trend, I breathed a sigh […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
Hide In Plain Sight: Stylish Accessories as Covert Storage Solutions
20
Sep
Sep
You know what’s big recently? Going small. Minimalism can be found in countless trends. In everything from cell phones, to computers, to cars, we’re going smaller, sleeker, and more efficiently powerful. Trends in interior design are no different. Contemporary styles are about form rather than ornamentation, and the beauty inherent in simplicity. This is great […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
Clinching Contemporary: Open Up Your Space with Lines, Movement, and Color
01
Sep
Sep
The word ‘contemporary’ refers to the here and now, the current era, or to things existing alongside each other. In interior design, it means a specific set of decor trends and ideals, focusing on space, clean lines, and neutral colors. Not to be confused with ‘modern’ decor, which typically refers to styles from the mid […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends, Uncategorized
Using Color Accents Well: Mostly Sparingly, Occasionally Overwhelmingly
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Jul
Jul
Let’s get really basic for a second here. Color is one of the first things most of us consider when picking out, well, anything. We might find the perfect pair of shoes or style of jeans, but if they are in an ugly or unpleasant color, we pass them over. And even if they are a […]
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Jul
Jul
Some things just go together, you know? Milk and cookies, peanut butter and chocolate, tea and scones. Also, the harmonious balance of midcentury modern decor: a trendy blend of traditional and contemporary aesthetics. In the lean economic conditions of the last few years, many people are seeing the appeal of the simplicity and practicality of design […]