In many ways, the age of the full sized home office has come to an end. There are, of course, exceptions. But by and large, putting a fully-functional office in a dedicated room is rapidly becoming a thing of the past. There are many reasons for this; from the fact that Americans are downsizing their […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Latest Trends
The Changing Face Of The Home Office: A Few Tips For Your New Design
25
Nov
Nov
In the last few years, the face of the home office has begun to change. As wireless internet has become a standard feature in more and more homes, it has become easier, more convenient, and much more common for people in all walks of life to work from home at least on occasion. But the […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
A Quick Guide To Choosing A Comfortable, Stylish Home Office Chair
16
Jul
Jul
If you work from home or spend any serious amount of time sitting in front of a computer, your office chair is hands down the most important purchase you’ll make while furnishing your home office. Sure, your desk is a bigger decor statement, and a less-than-stellar printer can ruin your day, but research is finding […]
03
May
May
Home offices are something of a sacred space. For people who work from home like I do, it’s a buffer between your business and your family, a place without screaming kids or loud TVs. And it’s a place you can go that’s both more comfortable and professional feeling than your dining table. Working from home […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Sinks, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Medicine Cabinets, Showers
Don’t Feel Cornered: Utilizing Your Home’s Corner Space
08
May
May
Corners are a tricky-to-decorate but mandatory space in every home. Unless we start building all our homes to be curved (which would create a different problem!), you’ll always have several sharp angles in every room. That isn’t a bad thing inherently, but room corners tend to be darker than the rest of the room, and […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Flooring, Furnishing Ideas
A Quick Guide To Choosing, Sizing, And Staging A New Area Rug
27
Feb
Feb
I’m deep in the weeds of choosing a few new area rugs for my home, and you know what that means: you get to skip the drudgery and go straight to the short version. Now, I talked a lot about choosing an area rug a long time ago. But in addition to updating these older […]
Appliances, Kitchen, Range Hoods
The Great Range Debate: Gas Versus Electric Versus Induction Cooktops
02
Feb
Feb
It’s an age-old debate: people swear by their cooktops, confident that they have the best type to cook with and the rest aren’t worth using. What can start as an office icebreaker with coworkers or simple family dinner can become a serious argument. Thankfully, we live in the internet age, where anyone can look up […]
Bedroom Ideas, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
How to Style a Small Bedroom For All Your House or Apartment Needs
30
Oct
Oct
Decorating a small space is always a pain. But for a small bedroom in particular, the best way to deal with a limited square footage is going to depend a lot on how you use the room. There’s a world of difference between a smallish master bedroom and a studio apartment; a nursery and a […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
How to Fill Your Bookshelves Without a Large Book Collection
26
Oct
Oct
It’s easy for big book fans to fill bookshelves in their homes with everything they’ve ever read or want to read. But not everyone has a large book collection. You may not be a big reader, prefer e-books, borrow from your local library, or choose to pass on your favorites to a friend when done […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Dining Room Furniture and Decor, Furnishing Ideas, Lighting
Update Your Dining Room to Be Both Luxurious and Modern
26
Sep
Sep
Dining rooms have to adapt to multiple occasions to survive today’s home renovations. Being a singular, formal place to have a meal together is no longer enough to keep the dining room safe from being turned into a home office. Gathering together and enjoying each other’s company is more important than ever, so it isn’t […]