Granite has ruled the world of kitchen counter tops for more than a decade. But in the last few years, homeowners have started branching out. Right now, wood, butcher block style counter tops are a particularly popular alternative. Wood counters have a relaxed, natural quality and a warm, homey feel – a great option for […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
Garage Conversions Part 2: What To Do With Your Converted Space
05
Nov
Nov
Garage conversions are a great way to add living space to your home. In part one of this series, we talked about some of the challenges of converting the space in the first place, but today I want to take a look at what you can do with all that added square footage. Converting a […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Dining Room Furniture and Decor, Furnishing Ideas, Latest Trends
Transparent Chairs: A Fresh Modern Twist On The Plastic Chair
14
Oct
Oct
Plastic chairs have something of a bad reputation. The phrase alone probably makes you think of cheapie outdoor furniture or maybe something made for a little kid. But high end, durable plastics have become a darling of modern design, particularly chairs made of clear polycarbonate. A spiritual successor to the white plastic chairs iconic of […]
"Green" Home, Bathroom, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Latest Trends
Staircase Nooks: Creative Ways To Use The Space Beneath A Staircase
09
Oct
Oct
In every house, there’s wasted space somewhere – a spot that’s underutilized, overlooked or even walled in. These can be spaces you look at every day and never think about, but that have the potential to do wonders for your home. The blank space under a staircase is one that can be especially useful; it’s […]
10
Jun
Jun
In a day and age where practically everyone has a digital clock strapped to their bodies at all times, analog clocks have fallen a bit out of favor. After all, when the time is just a glance at a cellphone away, wristwatches become little more than fashion accessories and wall clocks practically obsolete. But even […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
Charming Old Fashioned Bookshelves For A Cozy Home Library
21
Dec
Dec
If you ask me, there’s no better way to warm up a room than with a bookshelf. Admittedly I’m the kind of person that would line every wall floor to ceiling with books if I could, but there’s really nothing quite like the charm and coziness of a good old fashioned bookshelf. Putting out your […]
24
Aug
Aug
We’re living in a device heavy world. It’s not uncommon for any given person to have a laptop, a desktop computer, a smartphone, tablet, and e-reader and use them all on a daily basis both for work and play. It used to be that only professionals and business people carried this kind of hardware, but […]
15
Apr
Apr
Unfinished basements are great for all-purpose storage; they’re sort of the out-of-sight out-of-mind section of most houses, especially if you don’t also have an attic. But while the boxes of holiday decorations and poorly-lit washer and drier are fairly ubiquitous, they’re definitely becoming less so. More and more often these days, homeowners are taking on […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
Wall Color Trends: Unusual Accent Walls (Hint: It’s Not Just About Color)
04
Mar
Mar
Yesterday I talked a bit about accent walls and where in your home they can best work to your design advantage. But what I didn’t mention is that some of the hottest wall color trends have almost nothing to do with color, and some of the most innovative accent walls aren’t made with paint. Designers […]
14
Jan
Jan
In honor of yesterday’s discussion of multitasking furniture, today I want to give a nod to maybe the most derided (yet important!) of all dual-purposed furniture: the sofa bed. Now, these aren’t exactly popular, for more reasons than one. Futons are the bread and butter of college students and first-time renters, cheaper than either a […]