Remodeling Tips
5 Design That Make Your Home Reflect Your Personal Style
When it comes to creating a warm and inviting living space that reflects your style leanings, your sofa or armchair isn’t the only interior item that makes an impact. Selecting beautiful appliances, such as a TV that doubles as art, adding personal touches to your walls such as artwork and photography, and incorporating soothing colors…
Read More10 Most Popular Home Offices
Whether you’re teleworking, writing the Great American Novel or just paying the bills, it’s helpful to have a designated office space in your house. Depending on your needs and available square footage, a home office can range from a closet-turned-study nook to a spacious, multipurpose room. Whatever your style and preference, you’ll find inspiration in…
Read More5 New Kitchens With Clever Island Designs
A simple rectangle is the most common kitchen island design. While effective, it’s not for everyone, nor every kitchen. Here, designers share details about uncommon kitchen island designs that create specialized storage and function. 1. Stylish Station Designer: Julie Deuble of Sierra Unlimited Construction and Arbor Craft Cabinetry Size: 350 square feet (33 square meters) Homeowner’s request. Big…
Read MoreThe Lost Art of Laziness
Do you find yourself lying awake at night thinking of everything you need to do the next day? Checking your emails before you’re even out of bed? Talking about how busy you are? Hard work and having a work ethic can be great things, but we all need a break. So give yourself at least one weekend…
Read More5 Must-Have Features For Creating More Openness In A Bathroom
Many people have at least one bathroom in their home that feels a bit small or cramped. But no matter what amount of square footage you have, you can create more physical and visual space within the same footprint by using a few design tricks. Here are five go-to features for creating a more light…
Read More9 Pros On The One Thing You Need For A Great Family Home
Every family is unique and will want different things from a home. But it’s safe to say that some desires are universal — good flow, functionality and the opportunity to connect as a family. Nine design experts share the one feature or inclusion they believe no family home should be without. 1. Adequate Storage “Storage…
Read MoreBattle of the Countertops: Granite vs. Quartz
If you’ve recently shopped for new kitchen countertops, you know firsthand how many options there are today. For most people, the choices often boil down to granite or quartz. Two out of five homeowners choose one of these two surfaces, often for durability and easy cleaning. If you, too, have whittled it down to granite…
Read More9 Summer Decorating Ideas
Make the most of summer with a home that celebrates living indoors and out — and maybe even blurs the line between the two! Here are some of our best summer decorating ideas to get your home into an easy, breezy state of mind. Display family heirlooms. Create a cottage feel by hanging antique objects, like…
Read More10 Insights On Working With a Kitchen Designer
Enlisting an experienced pro can take your kitchen project to the next level. Here’s how to make the most of it. With the average major kitchen overhaul costing homeowners tens of thousands of dollars, it’s no wonder that 85 percent of kitchen renovators turn to a professional for help in ensuring that their money is well…
Read MoreMost Popular Kitchens From Around The World
Take a virtual trip to 12 countries, including India and Russia, to see the most popular kitchens. 1. Australia This home in Brisbane, on the country’s east coast, embodies the kind of lifestyle to which so many Australians aspire. Its mix of classic elements like the black-and-white color palette, marble counters and backsplash, and…
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