Today’s homeowners are clearly disenchanted with bare walls. For proof, just look at the accent wall trend of a few years ago or the resurgence of wallpaper we’re seeing right now. Color isn’t the only way to jazz up the…
The formal dining room has been fazed out of many contemporary homes. In its place, we often see kitchen nooks, makeshift breakfast bars, and tiny rooms that can barely hold a full-size dining table. Even if sit-down meals are a…
There are plenty of reasons to dread the workday (no matter how much you love your job!). Your office space shouldn’t be one of them. With more people working from home than perhaps ever before, we’ve found ourselves with a…
The kitchen sink is so important to daily life that it’s found use in one of our favorite sayings: “Everything but the kitchen sink.” Yet this importance is often overlooked by homeowners actually designing a kitchen of their own. Your…
From the classic cameo to the contemporary gallery wall, photos are an integral part of turning a house into a home. It’s never been easier or more affordable for the average person to take photos of their daily lives and…
How do you take your coffee (or tea)? Even if you start your days with a black cup of joe, brewing your own coffee can require an arsenal of tools. You can let your kitchen counters succumb to a mess…
We all know that feeling: You’ve wrapped up your steamy shower and are ready to get started with the day. Yet when you reach for a bath towel, you realize the rack is completely bare. Bathroom storage is a hot…
Few people would choose to spend their days in an office. But creating a home office that is neat and organized can at least soften the blow of long work hours and never-ending projects. Better organization doesn’t just help us…
If you’re like most people, the living room is probably where you spend the vast majority of your time. The only close contender is the bedroom (after all, we spend one-third of our lives sleeping!). So why are stylish yet…
City life comes with a long list of benefits. You’re always surrounded by interesting places and people. And — if you live in an apartment or condo — you never have to deal with the hassle of lawn care. For…