Two remodeling enthusiasts, Erin and Nick Reggars, turned their out-of-date, 117-sq.-ft. basement nook, into a cozy, relaxing living area, which could even house their in-laws when they were in town. The basement was painted with neutral colors, with a California Modern design in mind. The storage nook in the basement was the most difficult part, while the homeowners favorite element was the dark … [Read more...]

Color psychology supports the belief that there are certain hues that you can incorporate into your bedroom to promote a good night's sleep. Since blue has been shown to reduce blood pressure and produce a feeling of calmness, experts recommend opting into bluer shades before anything else. Some of these colors include Misty Blue, Wondrous Blue, Oriental Iris, and Perfect Periwinkle. If you aren't … [Read more...]

Those who have limited space and unfortunately missed the spring season to show off their botanical beauties can now look forward to a new indoor gardening system called the Verdeat. The Verdeat is created through materials that are environmentally friendly, and it gives growers access to over 76 plants that are 100% free of pesticides. There is no soil involved in the growing process, and a … [Read more...]

Jim and Hillary Straatman have always been enthusiasts when it came to historic houses, and they often showed their love for these older homes through renovation projects. They ended up finding a Seattle home that they began to remodel with the key goal of maintaining its original architecture. Lisa Staton was a neighbor who ran her own interior design business, and she not only put an offer on … [Read more...]

A home can always be rearranged, redecorated, and renovated. A good place to start is with the layout of the objects in a room and with buying brightly colored furniture and accessories. A paint job with well thought-out tints and hues will definitely be better than haphazardly chosen colors. Changing the lighting is one often overlooked yet highly effective way to improve a home's appearance. … [Read more...]

There are all sorts of ways to spice up a living room. One option is to build your own bench and outfit it with cushions. For those considering a more noticeable change, redecorate or repaint a fireplace or mount the TV to a wall. Other DIYs can include attaching a grip or handle onto a couch in order to utilize space underneath it, adding a shelf shaped like a ladder as opposed to a traditional … [Read more...]

In her new blog post, Marie Quirion highlights how utilizing different wall colors in each room brings about an positive environment. She explains how she started her decoration journey, what inspired her to take this approach and some of the challenges she faced along the way. Key Takeaways: Your home is what you choose to make it, have fun experimenting with wall color A cozy and well put … [Read more...]

For the upcoming year of 2020, Sherwin-Williams has named Naval SW 6244 as their paint color of the year. Sarah of the Room for Tuesday blog has recently renovated her basement using this color while sticking on a strict budget. Along with Naval SW 6244, she also used their Emerald Interior hue to complement the picture lights and window treatments. To hide built-in shelves the bifold doors, she … [Read more...]

Choosing the best hardware for your kitchen can be just as important as deciding which color scheme to use. Many designers find that the best formula to use is to incorporate different hardware sizes for a more layered and dimensional look. One blogger ended up using eight different cabinet sizes through their kitchen. The cabinets ranged from three inch cabinets to 18 inch cabinets. You can … [Read more...]

Lava lamps made their way into the American bedroom back in the 60's, but they've recently been making a modern comeback. David George Smith, a British inventor, paired with Edward Craven-Walker to create the first lava lamp back in 1963. Many homes that incorporate vintage and retro elements view lava lamps as a go-to commodity next to beaded drapes and other novelty items. College dorms and … [Read more...]