A living room is possibly the heart and soul of the house - it's where the living happens! We congregate, talk, and share our lives here. A few good pieces of furniture in this room are worth the investment. Many styles are viable, and can be done in a beautiful and appealing fashion. Minimalism, and just a few pieces-a single couch, table, and rug can make the space comfortable and clean. Or the … [Read more...]

Using curtains in your kitchen is a fine line to walk. You want your space to look nice but you do not want it looking too country-kitsch. The use of a small palette with more muted colors will offset any concerns about curtains in your kitchen. In addition, curtains not only hide your shelves housing pans and pots, they can be removed at any time to toss in the washing machine for a renewed, … [Read more...]

Jess Diab is a ceramicist and interior designer who resides in West Hollywood. Diab likes to keep her living space as fresh and airy as she can, with pieces that help remind her not to take life too seriously. To incorporate this, she took inspiration from a Swedish designer who lived in the 1900's named Josef Frank. Frank utilized color schemes and motifs that reflected nature so that people … [Read more...]

There are several essential improvements that you can make to your bathroom to make it more enjoyable and also to increase the value of your home. There is this new invention where you can mount the toilet tank inside the wall, not only does it save space but it will make your bathroom look a lot nicer. If you're in the middle of a remodel project, ask yourself if you actually take baths. There's … [Read more...]

The average cost that consumers can expect to pay when it comes to a bathroom renovation is anywhere from $10,000-$50,000. Since this is quite a pricey endeavor, you're going to want to ensure that you establish the specific makeover design beforehand for the most accommodating results. Evaluate the features you have in mind such as the color scheme, new fixtures that should be installed, storage … [Read more...]

According to interior designer Cortney Bishop, the most common kitchen layouts for residential builds are U-shaped, L-shaped and one wall. The U-shaped design surrounds the user on three sides, while L-shaped has two adjoining walls. Both permit plenty of space for counters and cabinets. One wall (a.k.a. single wall) places the countertops, cabinets and appliances all on the same side. If large … [Read more...]

Bathrooms are a place where people are spending a lot more of their time. It is spent relaxing and kicking back. It's because of this that lighting is important, but it's important to remember not to go overboard with the lighting. Dimmers are useful to make the bathroom more of a relaxing place instead of becoming too bright. Lighting above the bathtub to make the bathroom a fixture is pleasant … [Read more...]

María Cecilia Páez Montero and her husband live with their young daughter in an apartment in the city center of Madrid. She describes the place as "a perfect combination for us." The family spends most of its time in the living room, which is also the lightest room in the 1,054 square foot apartment. María loves the “Cestita” lamp her husband bought for her birthday. Her advice to others is create … [Read more...]

In home renovations bathrooms often aren't given enough attention. They should be a priority, but unfortunately, bathroom renovation can be complicated. To ease the process, start by making a to do list of activities and expenses. Next, plan the layout, keeping in mind that the tub and toilet are the most prominent fixtures. Be sure to apply ergonomic principles to your plans, such as making sure … [Read more...]