“Ceilings must always be considered. They are the most neglected surface in a room.” - Albert Hadley It’s true—the ceiling is one of the most neglected surfaces in home design. But have you noticed that when you enter a room with a particularly unattractive ceiling, it really stands out? Spending some time on your basement ceiling ideas is important if...
You need a place that you can escape to. It should be a place where you and your best buddies can relax, joke around, and have a good time. It should have privacy so that everyone can drop their guard, be themselves, and have a good time. Did you know that you have the perfect spot for a man cave...
If you’re living in a small apartment, you can probably sympathize with the notion of a “scarf-sized” floorplan. No matter its size, your home is still home. It will always be a great place to showcase your own tastes and decor preferences. Limited space doesn’t have to limit your style. Take your time checking out our best small apartment ideas...
“The doctor must have put my pacemaker in wrong. Every time my husband kisses me, the garage door goes up.” - Minnie Pearl Your garage door can make or break your home’s curb appeal. If you are ready to change the look of your home, then consider upgrading your home with a new garage door. Instead of choosing a basic...
“A man’s home is his castle, but his garage is his sanctuary.” - Unknown Virtually every garage is improved by the addition of a workbench. Even if you aren’t a DIY project fanatic, it’s helpful to have a strong surface for the various small projects every homeowner encounters. A work bench also adds useful storage space to the garage, serving...
An apartment patio can be many things. It can be a private escape from roommates or family. It can be a breath of fresh air. It can even be a makeshift home office. When you live in the city, every inch of outdoor living space is worth its area in gold. So how do you make the most of your...
“People think that I must be a very strange person. This is not correct. I have the heart of a small boy. It is in a glass jar on my desk.” - Stephen King Working from home has become more normal, and this means more people are looking for ways to make their home office space more functional. The first...
“On weekends, I sit in a lounge chair on my balcony. I love to be outside when the weather's right. I can stay there pretty much all day.” - Sue Monk Kidd Living in an apartment makes it difficult to make your space your own. You have a smaller space to work with, and many design elements are already chosen...
"My study is a converted garage which is largely lined with bookshelves and cardboard boxes filled with manuscripts of my film scripts, plays, and books." - William Nicholson Do you have lights in and around your garage? If so, they are probably a single spotlight outside, and the light inside is the one that comes on your garage door opener....
Take a walk around the average neighborhood and you’re unlikely to find two garages that look alike. Some homeowners use their garage space for vehicle storage. Some turn the space into a rec room. And others convert it into a professional-level workshop. What do all of these hypothetical garages have in common? They all need plenty of storage space to...