Home renovations are exciting, but also challenging and potentially expensive. One way to mitigate these issues is to have a clear, complete vision of your renovated home before beginning the project. In addition, develop a realistic budget and have a contractor review it. Use word-of-mouth recommendations to find the right builder and conduct a thorough background check on contractors before … [Read more...]

Each room in the house is for different purposes, and thus, each room should be decorated and personalized to you. There are many different ways to decorate each room and make it feel like "home." For the master bedroom, it is popular to highlight the aspects of the room that you want to feel special. For the guest room, it should reflect your own personal style without being too "boxy." Next, a … [Read more...]

You don't have to have a lot of money laying around to make your home look a lot different. You should splurge on a few items to make a statement, and purchase the cheaper items to fill the spaces. You can make a lot of changes without unlimited funds. Don't just look for items that are trendy, look for items that you truly love all on your own, items that help you make a statement, and have your … [Read more...]

Artist Robyn Blair Davidson needed her 1000-square-foot TriBeCa apartment to serve as both gallery and living space. The communal area had to feel comfortable for hanging out but polished enough to entertain clients. Davidson's style is an eclectic mix of modern and contemporary, whimsical and bright. Her favorite piece is a Gobi Chair from Nathan Anthony, but she's also proud of her custom Dots … [Read more...]

Marlee Bever lives with her cat Mira in a 600-square-foot East Los Angeles apartment. The place is filled with bold pink and orange colors, family vintage items, and hidden brass cats. Marlee describes her style as eclectic, whimsical, bright, colorful, and magical. She especially loves her bedroom, which features her most recent purchase: a desk used as a nightstand. She advises others to make … [Read more...]

Glitter grout is a new trend that can make your kitchen backsplash stand out. It is the grout that has tiny flecks of glass to make it sparkle and looks just like normal glitter. This creates a conversation piece immediately. Some people add in the glitter grout in order to give more shine and brightness to a space that does not have a lot of natural light. The trend is picking up steam and now it … [Read more...]

Modern furniture design takes various forms and has lots of interesting designs to choose from. One example is the privacy-focused Secretaire desk designed by Michele De Lucchi. Another is the simple-looking glass top Dry table. The Barcelona chair is iconic, while the versatile Elephant chair comes in several versions. Modern beds, such as the Sleeping Muse, tend to be minimalist without … [Read more...]

A Bohemian lifestyle can involve having a unique home filled with interesting, unconventional items. One example would be decorating picture frames with macrame and tassel trim. Another is making a footstool out of a bucket covered in a rag rug. You can also use a piece of driftwood and some furniture knobs to make a jewelry hanger. Other boho-chic ideas include making your own planters or candle … [Read more...]

Grey is the color that often splits the opinions of interior designers. It is very neutral, but it is often thought to be depressing. For some people, it can be soothing. Like many other colors, grey color also had its fair share of periods when it was quite fashionable. Different types of greys will be suitable for different spaces. One of the useful features of grey colors is that when used with … [Read more...]

Organizing by color is not only aesthetically appealing, it's also helpful. And there's no one right way to do it. Some design lovers favor a full rainbow effect, although this may involve acquiring new items for their color. If you don't want to organize all items by color, you can organize each group that way. In order for your color organization to be helpful, you need to think through the … [Read more...]