Downsizing is one of the hottest topics in homeownership today! For many households, this means switching from a conventional two-level floor plan to a home with one or more lofted living spaces. Lofts are incredibly interesting and versatile spaces. But…
“There’s no half-singing in the shower, you’re either a rock star or an opera diva.” – Josh Groban Spending time in your shower is your chance to enjoy those few precious moments to yourself each day. You can let your…
“I always had a fantasy of being a chef, because I like kitchen life.” – Geoffrey Rush Updating your kitchen is one of the best ways to upgrade your home and increase its value. While many people focus on 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…
Leave your shoes and your worries at the door! An entryway bench is the anchor of a home’s “drop zone.” Who wouldn’t love having a convenient place to sit down while taking off their shoes at the end of a…
“Be faithful to your own taste, because nothing you really like is ever out of style.” — Billy Baldwin Many of us only decorate our dining room table during the holidays or when we’re entertaining. However, a beautiful dining room…
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…
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…
“Stars shine in the canopy of eternity.” – Joshua L. Liebman Canopy beds are no longer reserved for royalty. In fact, the modern canopy bed is surprisingly affordable and easy to DIY with your existing bed frame. But is it…