Deluxe showers blend the luxurious experience of a spa with the convenience and speed needed for a hectic lifestyle, offering a more realistic way to enjoy a little R&R even if you’re on the go. In 2014, many homeowners are turning their attention to showers rather than bathtubs or whirlpools, focusing on big, bold, spa-like […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
Pantone’s Color Of The Year 2014 – 6 Ways To Add Radiant Orchid To Your Decor
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Jan
Jan
Pantone’s color of the year for 2014 is Radiant Orchid. Like 2013’s Emerald, this is a bold, assertive gem tone, but on the other side of the color wheel. Meant to symbolize imagination, innovation, and creativity, this bright fuchsia purple is the vibrant, flowering answer to last year’s intense green, and a fresh, vivid tone […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture, Kitchen Faucets, Kitchen Sinks, Latest Trends
2014 Kitchen Design Trends – Top Kitchen Trends For The New Year
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Jan
Jan
Kitchen trends are generally pretty slow to change – after all, a major kitchen renovation is no small investment. But as kitchens increasingly become the social hub of the home (and one of the top features buyers are looking for), differences in taste, technology, and other trends become more pronounced from year to year. And […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Heaters, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends, Showers, Toilets
Six Ways To Warm Up A Chilly Winter Bathroom
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Dec
Dec
To me, there’s nothing worse than walking into a cold bathroom on a cold morning, especially right after crawling out of a warm bed. Frigid tile floors, a cold toilet seat, and icy water when you turn on the shower can all conspire to make for a rather unpleasant start to a cold winter’s day. […]
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Dec
Dec
I’ve spoken a bit on this blog about the growing popularity of spa style bathrooms. Often, these are inspired by high end hotels that have a posh, streamlined modern appearance. But the idea of a spa bath is much, much older, dating back most famously to the opulent public baths of Rome and Turkey. These […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture, Latest Trends
Latest Kitchen Trends: Subtle Ways To Make Your Kitchen Feel More Open
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Dec
Dec
For anyone that keeps an eye on home design trends, it’s not exactly breaking news that open floor plans have become more desirable, especially in the kitchen. But some of the ways this trend is manifesting are more than a little surprising. In many ways, attention has shifted away from big architectural features – like […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Latest Trends
Choosing A Colorful Mosaic Tile Backsplash For Your Kitchen
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Dec
Dec
Adding a tile backsplash is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to dramatically update the look and feel of your kitchen. It’s a simple but striking alteration, and can really help set the mood for the whole space. Installing a backsplash is also a great way to add color to your kitchen, but […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Sinks, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
In Praise Of Pedestal Sinks – New Life For A Traditional Fixture
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Dec
Dec
In recent years, cottage style bathrooms have seen a lot of renewed popularity, not the least because this look works so well in a small bathroom. With the resurgence of this classic style, pedestal sinks have gotten new life, too, and have even become a hot item for bathrooms of all sizes, even ones that […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Dining Room Furniture and Decor, Furnishing Ideas, Latest Trends
Trendy Mid Century Modern Accent Chairs To Dress Up Your Living Room (Part 2)
09
Dec
Dec
Yesterday I talked a bit about using big, bold, mid century modern chairs to act as a single daring statement piece in a living room – large chairs that are ideal for replacing a hefty arm chair or recliner. But today I want to take a look at more petite chairs – ones you might […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Latest Trends
Trendy Mid Century Modern Accent Chairs To Dress Up Your Living Room (Part 1)
08
Dec
Dec
Styles come and styles go, but the most innovative designs transcend the trends, which means the most distinctive styles in all walks of design are bound to come back around again. Right now, all kinds of vintage and retro items are booming, from classic pedestal sinks in the bathroom to antique industrial lights in the […]