Open floorplan kitchens had such a huge impact on the design world that for a good long while there, traditional family-style kitchen tables didn’t just fall out of popularity, they disappeared from a lot of homes. After all, with island seating for quick casual meals and a full dining table to entertain, small four-to-six seat […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Lighting
Don’t Let The Dark Get You Down: Upgrading Your Lighting for Winter
29
Sep
Sep
With daylight’s savings plunging us into darkness once again, you may be wondering how to beat the winter blues that comes with it. One of the simplest ways to do it is to combat shorter, darker days and the lack of sunlight by upgrading your lighting fixtures. What kind of lighting should you look for? […]
24
Aug
Aug
A reading nook is a budget-friendly project that transforms an unused corner of the house into a visually pleasing and rightly functional piece to catch up on your book club reads in peace and quiet. All you need is a cozy surface to sit on and plenty of light to guide your eyes. Depending on […]
08
May
May
A well-lit room is a well-loved room. Layered lighting can turn any dark and dreary room into one with a bright and welcoming atmosphere, and no room needs that more than the one where you get ready every day: the bathroom. Adequate lighting is important for all the little tasks you do in the bathroom […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Lighting, Lighting, Medicine Cabinets
Light Up Your Bathroom With A Modern Medicine Cabinet
29
Dec
Dec
Having a medicine cabinet can feel like an outdated, clunky box in your bathroom. Even if you take medication or have a lot of hygiene products littering your counter top, a medicine cabinet is rarely more than a useful clunky box. But that doesn’t have to be the case! Updated modern medicine cabinets are visually […]
Kitchen, Kitchen Accessories, Lighting, Uncategorized
Get the Look: Layered Lighting to Add Dimension to Your Kitchen
14
Oct
Oct
Adequate lighting is important for a room that sees as much daily use as your kitchen, especially in a home with a less-than-ideal window setup or long seasons where there isn’t much natural light. The best way to achieve that is through layered lighting, using different types of lights throughout the room to increase the […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Lighting
Get the Look: Spookify Your Living Room for the Halloween Season
04
Oct
Oct
Halloween is an iconic decorating season, dependent on certain imagery and symbolism to terrify its audience. Enter the skeletons, the pumpkins, the moody lighting, and the black and orange color schemes we’re all familiar with this time of year. But even if you’re full of the Halloween spirit, you still need to be able to […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Latest Trends, Lighting
Divvy Up Your Great Room: Using A Sofa Table To Redefine Your Space
28
Sep
Sep
The great enemy of barrier-free living spaces is something most people don’t think about until it’s too late: the back end of your sofa. Most sofas and sectionals are designed to be pushed up against the wall, which means they aren’t anything special to look at from behind – a big problem when that’s what’s […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Lighting
Quintessential Bar Lighting: How To Recreate The Ambiance of Your Favorite Pub or Club
16
Feb
Feb
You don’t have to give up the bar life just because you’re not going out. Home bars are an incredibly popular way to entertain in the privacy of your own house and lower the risk of drunk driving, along with being a classy way to turn your basement into a happening spot for social gatherings. […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Lighting, Bathtubs, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Lighting
Add A Touch Of Glamor To Your Master Bath with a Bathroom Chandelier
31
Dec
Dec
In the name of self-care, luxury bathroom products can be found in every mall, craft show, and pop-up shop that sparkle, shine, and make us feel like royalty in the bath. We already treat ourselves with bath bombs and bubble bars, why not treat the bathroom as well? Make your bathtub the centerpiece of your […]