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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
Mystery Surface Series: Soapstone
Soapstone provides a unique, subtle beauty, which is likely one of the reasons it’s becoming an increasingly desired material for kitchen countertop designs. If you’d like to learn more about this charming material, or are trying to decide if it’s the right choice for your home, keep reading! What is
Design trends: metallics, wallpaper and the accent color of the year.
Shine Bright One of this year's most prominent design trends is pairing a variety of metallics in a wide range of finishes - like chrome with gold and bronze with silver. Blue Linings Gray is still this year's neutral, but blue remains the hottest accent color in 2015. Navy, aquamarine,
Trend spotting: mosaics, distressed tile, nautical style and more…
Shape Up Thinking of getting tile? Don't be square! This year's trend calls for interesting shapes and mosaics, using ovals, harlequin, hexagon and penny tiles. It's Baaaaack The vintage, hand-crafted look of the 70's and 80's is back. Don't forget to add a sprinkle of modern elements ̶ especially when
Mystery Surface Series: Marble
Marble is a classic beauty that never goes out of style. It’s been used for centuries and continues to be popular today, gracing the surfaces in many homes and commercial settings. While we’re all familiar with the elegance marble brings to any space, there are some lesser known facts about,
Trend Spotting: eco-friendly hardwood, multi-directional lighting, and more…
Indigo Summer Rich, lively indigo blue is the perfect summer color for 2015, and we're seeing it everywhere from kitchen cabinets to walls and statement pieces. Light From All Angles This year, multi-directional lighting is becoming a more popular choice than pendant lighting ̶ it makes the room lighter, brighter
Trend Spotting: Universal Design, Metallics, and More
http://beautifuldesignmadesimple.com/Universally Practical Universal Design is an up and coming trend, as clients are choosing smart features that improve access and functionality throughout the home, like easy-to-grasp handles, adjustable countertops and pull-out shelves. Welcome to the "Gilded Age" 2015 is a kind of "Gilded Age" of design, with metals like
Simple Steps to Kitchen Staging and Design
Selling your home? Great, get ready to stage your kitchen. When it comes to staging to see there are a few things to consider. Decluttering, reorganizing and cleaning are a great start but what other steps are essential when you want to put your home on the market? Tidy and
