“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 centerpiece makes any night of the year feel special. No matter your decorating style, there are countless table décor ideas...
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 kitchen sink is, in many ways, the centerpiece of your entire kitchen. It plays an integral role in the layout...
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 of coffee grounds and empty mugs. Or you can design a coffee station that streamlines your mornings and makes even...
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 commodity. So it’s easy to justify storing your spare towels in a hallway closet or the laundry room. But you...
“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 worth your time to switch to a canopy bed? Canopy fans agree: nothing is more magical than sleeping under a...
The word “Zen” has become a common part of English vocabulary. It is used to assign peace to everything from food to business practices—but what does it really mean? “Zen” signifies an awakening of one’s connection to nature, a tradition passed on through Mahayana Buddhism. The Sanskrit root means, “to see, observe, to look.” People who embrace Zen décor usually...
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 functional small living room ideas seemingly so hard to come by? One reason could be that the right design can...
“The kitchen is the heart of every home, for the most part. It evokes memories of your family history.” - Debi Mazar You’re tired of the flooring in your kitchen and are ready to give it an upgrade. If you’re already planning a kitchen remodel, then it’s the perfect time to upgrade your kitchen’s flooring. Tile is perfect for your...
The dining room is one of the least used rooms in the modern home. This is partially because of a rising preference for multi-use spaces (today’s meals are often eaten in the kitchen or living room instead). If you’re like most homeowners, your dining room may only play a starring role during holidays and parties. Still, putting a little extra...
“My happy place is my bedroom. I love it.” - Ayesha Curry The master bedroom in your home is your personal space. This is your place to retreat and recharge. You wake up the next morning and get ready for whatever your day will bring. To help you enjoy your bedroom, you need to have the right arrangement of furniture...