It might seem like you can just hang a chandelier and your living room will magically transform into the Metropolitan Opera House. I know from too much experience, it won't, but a girl can dream. I must admit, however, that my old apartment in New York City with four mismatched living room couches shoved in a corner, a table covered in plastic bags, and gentlemen roommates playing beer pong, was somehow redeemed by the huge chandelier glistening overhead. Nonetheless, coordinating a chandelier requires attention to the art of design. I recommend playing some up tempo Beethoven as you peruse the pictures in this blog. [caption id="attachment_110" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Ornate Candle Chandelier by Crystorama"][/caption] Arriving nicely dressed to work every single day might be the key to success, but appearing well groomed is easier for some than others. It depends on a person's type of hair, whether or not he has tattoos, or has a talent for ironing or suffers any chronic acne. Life can be cruel. The bathroom vanity was aptly named such because it is a place in the ...

Modern design is all about balancing sleek lines and basic shapes with empty space. The minimalist feel makes your space seem larger than it is, and leaves it looking clean and refined. A bathroom typically has less furniture than any other room in your home, so it lends well to the style. In fact, in most bathrooms the only piece of furniture is the vanity. Upgrading to a modern wall-mounted vanity - plus a few accessories - can completely change the look and feel of your space.

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When you're remodeling a small bathroom, you don't really have the luxury of a lot of the decor options you'd have in a bigger space. No ho-humming about whether to get the 66" or 72" soaking tub when all you have room for is a shower. But that doesn't mean you can't have a stylish, functional bathroom even if it's more the size of a water closet - you just have to be smart with your space. A funky, eye-catching but compact vanity can serve you two ways: by providing storage with a small footprint, and enough style in a small ...

I've talked a bit about decorating solutions for small bathrooms, because when you don't have a lot of space, it can be difficult to find a way to fit everything you need into the area you've got. But having a really big bathroom presents a few problems of its own. Sure, you have all the space you need for your dream soaking tub and a big, roomy custom shower. But finding a vanity sized to match can be a little more complicated, especially if you're looking...

The ideal bathroom remodel is always a little bit of a getaway - whether it's a sleek, modern space for grownups to escape the kids, a decadent Victorian decor to turn back the clock, or even an Asian fusion style to take you around the globe, the goal is relaxation, to sneak you out of the daily grind and into a place where you can unwind. But sometimes those magazine centerfold bathrooms can seem almost too nice to use, too sterile or too delicate. For something that's beautiful but a little more rugged, I love a cottage style bath - the simple white vanities are clean without being cold, and can transport you to a place that's more cozy than couture while still being utterly stylish. [caption id="attachment_2098" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Sagehill Designs 48" Bath...

Modern bathrooms are nice, but if you're looking for some truly decadent decor, a Victorian theme will win every time. Drawing on the luxurious designs of a time where bathing was more indulgence than necessity, opulent Victorian style elements will make you feel pampered before you ever set foot in your tub. Sagehill's line of Victorian and antique vintage style bathroom vanities are made to do just that, with solid wood construction and beautiful antique finishes, all inspired by period pieces and designs to make the perf...

Bathroom vanities come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and styles - from antique to modern, plain wood and just about any paint color, there are so many options out there it can be a little difficult to choose. That said, I'd like to take a moment to stand in defense of the white vanity: simple, clean, light, and bright, white vanities are supremely versatile and work well with just about any decor. From casual, airy cottage or seaside styles to bold, high-contrast modern design, white...

There are quite a few advantages to white bathroom vanities. I've talked about a few before: white is a light, bright, open color that can help open up a room. Because it's also the most neutral color, it's easy to change the look of your bathroom without having to swap out your vanity or worry whether your new colors will clash. That said, there's a huge variety of sizes, styles, and designs that qualify as "white vanities". So if you're a little stumped on where to start, these are a few of my favorites!

When it comes to interior design, black is always a striking color. Especially if you use it in any dominant way - walls, floors, or large pieces of furniture - it's an incredibly bold and attention grabbing color. In a bathroom this is even more true. Since there's so little space to go around, and because white is typically the dominant color, choosing black for something large, like a bathroom vanity, is an especially daring choice. Like a little black dress, a black bathroom vanity is sleek, smooth, classy, and always in s...

When it comes to designing a master bathroom, there's one thing you should keep in mind above all else: elbow room. Some people extend the idea to his and hers bathing areas (usually a tub for her and a shower for him) or even his and hers closet space. But the very most important feature you should have in your master bath is a traditional vanity with the sleek simplicity of a modern design? Contemporary bathroom vanities offer the best of both worlds, combining beautiful hardwood and simplified traditional styles with spunky modern hardware. If you want to give your bathroom a warm, luxurious feel without looking too old fashioned or ornate, this is really the best place to start. [caption id="attachment_2587" align="aligncenter" width="300"]bathroom remodels are never cheap, and redoing a big bathroom is even more expensive. But if you find yourself on a tight budget, you don't necessarily have to sacrifice quality, or even the scope of your project, to get the job done. For anything you might want to buy, chances are there's a whole range of similar items in different price ranges. This is especially true of bathroom vanities, including larger (and more expensive)