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Countertops: How to Find Your Home’s Match
Looking to really reinvent your kitchen? It is cheaper, quicker, and easier to create a new impression by simply updating the countertops rather than the whole kitchen. With so many styles, materials, and brands to choose from, the transformation is both exciting and maybe even a bit overwhelming. Here are
February Design Trends: Chevron, terrarium planters, picture rails, and more!
Make Cold Rooms Cozy Photo by Marie Flanigan Interiors - Discover living room design inspiration Need to add some warmth to a cold-looking room? A large, wool rug can add some much-needed softness—to your feet and eyes. Chevron Patterns Photo by Robert Frank Interiors - When it comes to tile
Hardwood, Carpet, Tile, and More! How to Select the Perfect Floor
Selecting the right flooring for your house is a pretty big decision. Between durability, price, comfort, resistance to the activities of pets and children, and how it matches with your lifestyle—there’s a lot to think about. So, here’s a quick guide to most popular types of flooring available to homeowners
Design trends: Creative drying racks, kitchen banquettes, and encaustic tile
. Be Creative for a Less Cluttered Home Photo by Gabriel Holland Interior Design - Look for farmhouse laundry room design inspiration High ceilings? Your kitchen can also double as a laundry space—just install a drying rack above the sink for a creative, less cluttered home. Kitchen Banquettes Photo
Kids and Pets and Messes—Oh My! How to Find the Perfect Family-Friendly Floors
As any parent knows, floors take a lot of abuse. Whether it’s a toddler building with blocks or a puppy chasing a ball, your kids and pets spend a lot of time playing on the floor. A family home needs to have flooring that looks great, cleans up easily, and
Design Trends: Bay Windows, Free-Standing Coat Racks, and Green Everything!
. Beautiful Bay Windows Photo by Margot Hartford Photography - Discover kitchen design inspiration Make any space look bigger and brighter with a bay window. Green with Envy Photo by Brian O'Tuama Architects - More eclectic kitchen photos Evergreen has officially made its debut as the newest color
Tile in Style: Pick the Perfect Tile Floors for Your Bathroom
Tile is one of the most versatile flooring options available—perfect for filling your bathroom with personality and character, and creating the soothing, relaxing space of your dreams. Whether you prefer a traditional look and feel, or want a sleek, modern spot, it all starts with finding the perfect tile for
Wingback Chairs, Terazzo, Evergreen, and More!
The Wingback Comeback Photo by designjunction - Search Scandinavian living room pictures The wingback armchair is back and soaring as a classic accent piece—reinvented. Terazzo Marks the Spot! Photo by Miris Windows & Doors - Discover contemporary kitchen design ideas This speckled, polished material design is taking flooring, walls, and
Geometric wall features, bright bathrooms, and subway tile backsplash
Funky Freedom! Photo by APM architecture - Search eclectic living room pictures Decking your living room with geometric wall features and rugs allows for more creative color use. Bright Colors, Bold Bathroom! Don’t be afraid to make your bathroom spunky and full of character with vibrant color choices. Feel at
How to Choose the Best Cabinets for Your Kitchen
KraftMaid Square Raised Panel - Veneer Maple Canvas When you’re looking to improve your house, whether you want to sell or make your abode more comfortable for many years to come, the first thing you probably thought about was improving and updating your kitchen. From gathering around the
Design Trends: Outdoor Curtains, Nature-Inspired Décor and a Blend of Old and New
Soft Blue Walls Is your bedroom south-facing? Soft blue walls bring out natural warmth from the sunlight throughout the day. Outdoor Curtains Hang outdoor curtains for a relaxing vacation-vibe that also provides some much-needed shade. Set the Table in No Time Mix things up and store your silverware in a
Design trends: nautical stripes, contrasting stair cases and layers of lighting
Focus on a Center Piece Create a focal point, such as a piece of art, a fireplace or even a statement light fixture. All other pieces in the room should be smaller, complimentary fixtures—not to take away from the star of the show. Bring the Beach to You
High Contrast High contrast patterns and geometric designs add interest to a room and can even compliment small spaces. Ahoy There! Navy and white – the now-trending preppy color combo – transforms your space into a nautical and elegant oasis. White-Washed Elegance White is Benjamin Moore’s color of the year
Design trends: rose quartz, mustard yellows and walnut and marble countertops
Perfection in Pink Pantone declared Rose Quartz one of its two colors of the year for 2016. The pale pink color goes beautifully with neutral grays and whites. Mustard Yellow Makes the Ultimate Accent Be bold and daring with mustard yellow accent pieces! Bring Old Floors Back to Life Revive
Design trends: embroidered silk, calming-color kitchens and nature-inspired textiles
Mixing Metals Designers are now mixing gold, silver, copper and bronze for a bold design trend. Embroidered Silk Embroidered silk curtains give texture to an otherwise sleek accent piece. White, Green and Yellow Kitchens White, green and yellow kitchens bring a sense or calm and happiness to an
Create Your Own Relaxing Library
If you love reading books, you are probably dreaming of having a library large enough to accommodate all your favorite literature pieces. But besides just being expansive, this room has to be also quiet and cozy, allowing you to curl up with a book or a magazine and relax for
Design trends: Window seats, Japanese soaking tubs and baroque
Get Hooked on Hooks Small living spaces can make the most of their wall space by installing well-placed hooks throughout the house. What is used as a space-saver can add a unique and organized appeal to the home. Window Seats What’s better than a big window displaying a beautiful
Design trends: formal dining rooms, fireplaces and flame stitch
Formal Dining Rooms Many homeowners are yearning for a central space to gather over delicious food and drinks: the formal dining room is making a comeback! Mismatched Cabinets This year, consider taking a risk with your kitchen cabinets. Mismatching colors and styles can result in beautifully unique kitchens.
Design trends: geometric tile designs, spacious storage and statement mirrors
Geometric Tile Designs The options are endless with the newest geometric tile trend. Keep your kitchen and bathroom interesting with a backsplash of bold shapes and intricate designs. Spacious Storage Simplify your kitchen with deep storage drawers for those bulky pots and pans. The added space and effortless
Design trends: mismatched chairs, statement staircases and mix-matched metallic
Mismatched Chairs Looking for a fun DIY project to enhance your home? Pick up wooden chairs from garage sales and flea markets and repaint them using a gradient of hues for a wonderfully mismatched collection. (Image from A Beautiful Mess) Make a Statement with Your Staircase Who says you can’t
Design trends: glass cabinets (with accent lighting), organized entryways and holiday gold and reds
Show and Tell Glass cabinets are this year's big trend, with plenty of choices like frosted, seeded, reeded, mullion, arched and stained glass. Use accent lighting to showcase decorative contents inside or to create ambiance. Cabinets Aren’t Just for the Kitchen Create a sense of calm with a fashionably organized
Sustainable Home Projects Around the World
Written by, Sophie Andersen As modern human beings, we always fret and worry about getting our money’s worth, even though there is a price that can’t possibly be measured in dollars, pounds, or any other currency known to man. By this, of course, I mean the price of the toll
Design trends: Pattern mixing, wide plank flooring, and the new neutral.
The Fun Side of Neutral Gray continues to be the winning neutral color this year, but don't forget you can spice it up with pops of color and interesting patterns. Simplicity is Key Simplicity is key when it comes to tight spaces. Keeping everything in the same color family helps
Design trends: safari decor, fall colors, nordic design and more…
Design on the Wild Side Be bold and try the now-popular safari-themed design trend by using animal prints, warm neutrals and global accents. Keep an Open Mind Open shelving is one of today's biggest kitchen and bath trends. A tip for avoiding clutter−keep it simple and stick to one set
Design trends: functional storage, seamless kitchens and the neutral palette
Soaking in Style If you have the room, a free-standing bathtub is a beautiful sculptural piece that adds class and function to any bathroom. The Invisible Fridge Today's kitchens can have a clean, seamless look thanks to the integrated fridge, which blends right into existing cabinetry. A Bright Neutral
