“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...
For almost a century, open floor plans were the be-all-end-all of contemporary homeownership. While much of society is returning to smaller, more private living spaces, these vast layouts certainly aren’t going anywhere! Home design magazines and HGTV can make an open-concept space seem like the secret to decorating on “easy mode.” Once you actually begin curating your home’s furniture and...
You don’t need to patronize a 5-star restaurant to enjoy a luxury meal! The perfect dining experience is all about atmosphere. You can create that atmosphere at home if you have the right lighting. Your dining room lighting plays a bigger role than you realize. But it’s not just about choosing the right light bulbs. The lighting fixture itself is...
“Life, within doors, has few pleasanter prospects than a neatly-arranged and well-provisioned breakfast table.” - Nathaniel Hawthorne, The House of the Seven Gables A modern take on the breakfast nook, today’s breakfast bar ideas have reinvented where people consume the most important meal of the day. A breakfast bar can also provide additional kitchen storage and workspace. It’s often the...
Do you feel like your home never has enough space to meet your needs? Nearly everyone knows the importance of having adequate storage to free up extra space. But you shouldn’t overlook the versatility of multi-purpose furniture either. A daybed is the ideal blending of a casual sofa and a guest bed. It can be an easy way to supplement...
