I have a confession to make. I like to put my feet up. If I can't kick my feet up while I'm in front of the TV, I'm not a happy camper >>>...
In a busy household, your family's entrance is probably one of the most high-traffic parts of your home, especially if you live in a cooler climate or have kids with an active schedule. Whether your family mostly uses your home's main entrance or a side door or mudroom, having well-made furniture with lots of built-in storage can not only help you clear up the congestion, but also help get rid of some of the clutter. In fact, good storage benches will give you all the space you need to stow everything from hockey equipment to winter coats and look good doing it >>>...
Contemporary kitchen design isn't just new, it's really appealing. I found so many great contemporary style kitchen products that I won't spend your time talking. Take a look >>>...
When people talk about cooktops, it's typically in binary terms: electric or gas. But there's a third option that's starting to make its way onto that list: induction cooktops. These alternative cooktops are extremely energy efficient, using electromagnetic power to heat your food, which offers a whole range of benefits over traditional electric or gas units >>>...
Chandeliers are typically associated with antique styles and old world design. You know the kind - big, imposing, crystal-laden chandeliers made to dominate large parlors or grand staircases and are more about look than lighting. But if your living space is a little more modern, never fear >>>...
I think many of us tend to take lighting fixtures for granted. After all, I'm willing to bet that - with maybe a few exceptions - most of the lighting fixtures in your home aren't terribly remarkable, and are maybe even a little bit boring. But I'm a big believer that the right lighting fixture can really make a room, and so much better if the design is a hop and a step outside the norm >>>...
Contemporary bathrooms emphasize clean, simple lines and open, uncluttered spaces. The first one is more or less easy to attain - after all, it's sort of built into the furnishing. But keeping clutter at bay in any room of the home - especially one as frequently used as the bathroom - isn't quite so easy >>>...
In a time where manufacturers are capable of resurrecting any furniture design from almost any point in history, it isn't much surprise that some older styles are making a comeback. At the forefront in bathroom and kitchen cabinetry is a revival of the Shaker style. Shaker bathroom vanities in particular are finding a new home in warm, casual contemporary bathrooms, with their elegant combination of sturdy construction, simple lines, and warm wood tones >>>...
Much of bathroom design has been trending toward a simpler, more classic cottage style. Like the kitchen, where an old fashioned farmhouse look is booming, homeowners are looking for bathrooms that combine a timeless appearance with a practical, down to earth design that's convenient and comfortable to use. Every element of a cottage bathroom is one part style and one part functionality, making it the best way to get a posh, classy look that fits with a casual contemporary lifestyle >>>...
Somewhere amidst the move towards more casual, contemporary design and the push for increasingly eco-friendly homes, natural finished wood has skyrocketed in popularity. Blonde and gray wood, reclaimed wood, and driftwood - both authentic and replica - have become must-have hot-ticket items for everything from floor boards to ceiling beams and all the furniture and furnishings in between. Driftwood bathroom vanities are at the forefront of this trend, combining a lightly weathered appearance with a sturdy construction that manages to be practical, casual, and beautiful all at once >>>...
