Installing a new tile backsplash is a popular go-to DIY project for updating and boosting the value of your kitchen. But for maximum impact, you shouldn’t call it quits once you’ve finished installing the tile. Adding equally DIY-friendly undercabinet lighting will put your new backsplash in the best possible light (literally), and give your kitchen […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends, Lighting
Better Than Builder-Grade: Choosing A More Stylish Flush Mount Light
20
Apr
Apr
There is a light fixture you can find in almost every home in modern day American construction: the flush mount lighting fixture. Flush mount lights sit directly against (or flush) with the ceiling, preventing dust, bugs, and other debris from accumulating inside. Most feature an opaque glass dome with a single screw in the center […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Latest Trends, Lighting
Living Grandly with Grand Millennial Style
10
Mar
Mar
You may feel like your grandparents when trying to keep up with latest slang and trends. But while “grand millennial” is new terminology, it’s likely a style you’ve seen before. Patterned wallpapers, beaded lights, and the faint hint of potpourri; grand millennial is a mix between old and new. It’s your grandmother’s style, but with […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Lighting
Make Your Home Look More Like the Catalog (In a Good Way!)
13
Feb
Feb
Why doesn’t your home ever look as nice as it does in the catalog? Even if you buy the exact furniture one-to-one as in the store, once you set it up inside your home it can seem different, even out-of-place. There are plenty of reasons for this – from everyday clutter to less-than-stellar lighting. The […]
23
Jan
Jan
I talk a lot on here about the importance of good lighting – how layering multiple stylish fixtures can add depth and beauty to any room in your home. But what if you have low ceilings? Big chandeliers or dangling pendant lights are a no-go in many homes. Flush mount or recessed lighting can make […]
Bathroom, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Lighting, Uncategorized
Create Seasonal Decor to Lift Your Winter Blues This Year
07
Nov
Nov
With the days getting shorter and colder, spending most of your time inside is becoming more and more preferable. It can be a necessary change in routine, but may lead you feeling trapped inside this winter. Focus on enriching yourself with seasonal variety while being stuck at home and brighten even your coldest days. Best […]
18
Oct
Oct
I can’t emphasize enough how important lighting is to any home. While it may seem like there are too many options to light your space, each has a unique purpose that can’t be replicated with alternatives. Floor lamps, for instance, have a larger size, durability, and plug-in range that makes them excellent choices in places […]
Appliances, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Flooring, Latest Trends, Lighting
Five Easy Upgrades to Add Interest to Your Laundry Room
10
Sep
Sep
White laundry rooms are both traditional and practical, but they can feel plain. Despite being easy to clean and bleach, more and more people are moving away from a all-white color schemes. Adding interest through multiple small renovations can lift your laundry room from a sterile, no-nonsense space to a homey place that fits the […]
Bathroom, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Dining Room Furniture and Decor, Furnishing Ideas, Kitchen, Latest Trends, Lighting, Uncategorized
Eclectic Style: Making Your Home Reflect You
24
Jul
Jul
Eclectic style is often misunderstood and underrepresented. To some, there’s a method to the madness; to others, it’s just madness. It can be difficult to pin down as a style, partially because there is no singular furniture type to its name. It takes from modern and traditional, farmhouse and avant-garde, minimalism and maximalism all at […]
Appliances, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Accessories, Lighting, Range Hoods
Best Kitchen Nightlights: Keeping Your Kitchen Open After Dark
29
May
May
I’ve talked a lot in the past about strategies for layering and improving your kitchen lighting. Good all-over lighting is the foundation of good design, and (literally) puts your home in its best light. But what about when you need to use your kitchen after-hours? Late at night or early in the morning, the last […]