Stay-at-home mom, Andrea was often inspired by designs she saw in magazines dealing with interior design trends. She decided one day to remodel her kitchen by herself. Even though she does not have any formal training, she did not doubt her ability to carry the project. The result was a stunning kitchen that won a prize by Albany’s newspaper annual contest. Key Takeaways: Andrea Zappone is a … [Read more...]

A bedroom should be a place that you feel comfortable and cozy, it should also make you feel relaxed as it's a space all your own. If you want to spruce up your living space, you can add a texture. You can also add pictures or picture frames to your living space to add some personal touch to your bedroom. Different types of art, including mirrors, are also a good way to spruce up your living space … [Read more...]

The fact is that light fixtures aren't always purchased for the home in an effort to create a light, but they are there to decorate the home as well. There are dramatic and interesting light fixtures that you can find to help to take your home to the next level. If you are wanting to decorate your home, there are different types of light fixtures that go with the decorations that you already have … [Read more...]

There are many ways that you can make a small bedroom look stylish. For the walls, you want to go with bold wallpaper as it can give the appearance of added space and it also looks nice. You also can add greenery such as plants to your room to give it a more natural and fresh feel. Rectangular beds take up a lot of room and instead you can go to a corner bed such as a triangle or sector bed to add … [Read more...]

You know, that in your home there is space that is unused, and if you have children then you especially know when you aren't utilizing the space you could be having. We had a garage that was dark and not useful at all, but we decided that we could be using that space for somewhere for the kids to go and hang out. We decided a table and a place to sit would be the first order of business since a … [Read more...]

When Donna and David moved to an apartment in New York's Upper West Side, they needed a guest bedroom and a home office. They hired Joe Human to help them create both in the same room. To begin, they chose a toned-down olive green anchor color as a balance between stimulating and soothing. Mr. Human also worked on details such as a mural-scape, lamps, and drapes. Proper organizing allowed for the … [Read more...]

Cool designs have a definition that varies greatly depending on who you are talking to. This can depend on your own personal style, what the room is being used for, and it can also depend on what era you are into. The one thing that can increase the appeal and functionality of living space are cabinets. Cabinets don't have to be boring, they can be both functional as well as stylish. There are … [Read more...]

When we walked into this house and noticed that it was decades old as far as the interior design and other structures, we thought that it might be too difficult to undergo a full renovation of the space. Each room also had a theme so it was going to take some work. Luckily, a coat of white paint can do wonders for bringing the whole house up to speed. The only room that required a full renovation … [Read more...]