“Life isn't black and white. It's a million gray areas, don't you find?” - Ridley Scott Gray is the modern neutral and gives your home a soft and welcoming feel. It’s the perfect solution when white is too harsh and bright while black is too dark and moody. From light and pale to rich charcoal, grey can soften the look...
“Beige is atmosphere. It’s bisque, it’s ivory, it’s cream, it’s stone, it’s toast, it’s cappuccino. It’s well…it’s magic.” - Albert Hadley Beige has an undeserved reputation as a boring, lifeless color. In reality, beige is its own neutral rainbow, from the lightest cream to the warmest wheat. A beige color bathroom provides a versatile background for many traditional and modern design...
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 you can’t just build a lofted room and call it a day. No loft is complete without a sturdy railing....
“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 inner rockstar out, find your zen, or just get clean. When your shower is a pleasant place to be in,...
“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 appliances, lighting, walls, and cabinets, there’s one area that can make an even bigger impact. Changing the flooring in your...
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 rarity in your home, a dedicated dining room is a valuable asset. So making the most out of whatever dining...
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 long day? An entryway storage bench is also a great way to add extra storage to a small space. Parents...
“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...
