There are a few things no living room can go without. But perhaps the most important aspect of any living space is adequate lighting. How you light your living room plays a role in its functionality and atmosphere. It sets the stage for the rest of your interior decor, whether that be ultra-casual or elegant and luxurious. If your lighting...
“A dorm room is a completely blank slate. A small, plain, concrete-walled blank slate that you must magically transform into home.” - Anonymous Whether you’re decorating your freshman dorm room or starting your last year of college, planning your dorm room ideas ahead of time is always helpful. Not only must you choose your bedding, you will need decor elements...
“Don’t be afraid to experiment – not everything has to match. A house that is 100 percent perfect is rarely full of charm.” - Rebecca de Ravenel Bedroom decor that totally matches may exude a certain elegance, but does it reflect your personality? Your bedroom furniture ideas may be limited by your budget or the space you have to work...
Range hoods are, first and foremost, functional. Without them, our kitchens would fill with unwanted moisture, smoke, odors, and more every time we cooked. But they also hold the potential to be extremely decorative. Selecting the right hood cover for your home can add intrigue and originality to your culinary workspace without the use of unnecessary decor. Kitchen hoods are...
Does a great room sound like something you’d find in a mansion or castle? Believe it or not, most contemporary family rooms fall under this definition! A great room is a central living area that combines several functions within a single space. Great rooms have become increasingly common with the popularity of open floor plans. Areas included in or adjacent...
“I long for the countryside. That’s where I get my calm and tranquility—from being able to come and find a spot of green.” - Emilia Clarke Capturing the countryside’s natural calm and tranquility is what interior designers aim for when designing a country bedroom. Country bedroom decorating ideas should result in a comfortable room that you cannot wait to settle...
Tired of looking at the same four walls day in and day out? Well, adding a feature wall to your living room will at least give you something new and interesting to look at! Some homeowners view accent walls as tacky or outdated. If you share that opinion, there’s a good chance you just haven’t come across a well-executed accent...
Many homeowners spend years dreaming of a new kitchen. Yet between new appliances and tearing down walls, it’s easy to forget about the little things. One detail you should never overlook is your new kitchen backsplash! Your kitchen backsplash is a protective barrier between your culinary workspace and the drywall underneath. It’s also the perfect place to show off your...
Making the most of small spaces is a common theme in homeownership. And when moving to a bigger house is either unwanted or impossible, finding a way to add an extra bedroom to your property can be life-changing. If your home has an attic, then a potential bedroom could be hiding right under your nose! Many attics can be easily...
“Two beds are better than one.” - Unknown In many bedrooms, two beds are indeed better than one. Enter the common bunk bed, interior design’s best sleep space solution when living quarters are tight. You don’t have to have a small bedroom to enjoy the benefits of bunk beds, though. Most commonly seen in military barracks, youth hostels, and dormitories,...
