With one clever interior design trick, it is possible to achieve an expensive aesthetic in your home without having to break the bank. In order to establish a luxurious and sophisticated look, make everything in the room—from the ceiling, to the walls, to the furniture, and more—one color. This trick works especially well in kitchens, but it can be applied to any room in the home. Not only will … [Read more...]
A Fixed Beam Doesn’t Thwart This Kitchen Face-Lift (8 photos)
Interior design outfit SpaceCraft Joinery recently faced a challenge when remodeling a kitchen. The kitchen in question came with a fixed beam, which detracted in ways both functional and visual. However, after some brainstorming, the team figured out how to proceed. The final product boasts lovely chestnut hues that complement darker, charcoal undertones. The remodel project ultimately garnered … [Read more...]
Upholstered Headboards You Can Make Even If You Can’t Sew
Many people are looking for a way to add personality to their headboard, but aren't sure where to start. Upholstery is a great way to add some pizzazz to your headboard in a DIY fashion so that it is both stylish and affordable. Choosing one, sleek hue is great when being matched with floral bedding. If you're looking for something more confident, try using velvet which provides a much more bold … [Read more...]
The 2018 Colors of the Year, According to Paint Companies
Although a few weeks still remain in the year 2017, paint companies have already started to announce their picks for Colors of the Year for 2018, and it is never too soon to start preparing for the new decorating year in your home. So far, the picks cover a broad range of colors, including black, deep hues, and softer hues. Colors similar to teal, deep red, and the recently popular millennial pink … [Read more...]
Kitchen of the Week: Big Leaves and Shades of Blue (18 photos)
Birds egg blue may be a very good color for a kitchen. I am not convinced that midnight blue would be a good color for a kitchen. The midnight blue may zone someone out as they are attempting to cook some detail oriented dish. I think if someone is able to find the right color scheme in their kitchen, along with the right window size then your confidence will only grow. Confidence can be very … [Read more...]
Mantel Ideas for a Warm & Cozy Fireplace
When it comes to interior decorating, the fireplace mantel represents one of the most central parts of any home. The mantel is the perfect spot to showcase a stylish sensibility as well as the unique personality of a particular home. Mantel decorations work best when they are balanced, synchronized, and simple. For more elaborately designed mantels, extra decoration may not even be necessary. … [Read more...]
This Weekend: The 3-Step Fix For a Warm, Winter-Worthy Bedroom
It is perfectly possible to create the luxurious feeling of a high quality hotel room bed in your own home, and there is no better time than the chilly winter season to do so. The first step will be to pick out some winter worthy, high quality bed linens that will be capable of keeping you both cozy and comfy on chilly nights. The next crucial step is to run your linens through the wash. Finally, … [Read more...]
Master the 5-Minute Refresh: 5 Free Things to Do to Make Any Room Look Nicer
Many homeowners might assume that not much cleaning or organizing can be accomplished in the span of five minutes. However, in reality, any room in the home can be totally refreshed following five short steps that take only five minutes of your time in total to complete. First, get into the habit of allowing more light into the home during daytime while keeping lights dimmed during the night. To … [Read more...]
The Decorative Trick That Transformed How I Feel About My Bathroom
Few people ever think to decorate their bathroom with a real area rug, but doing so can have a positive and transformative impact on the bathroom’s appearance. This particular decorating trend has been around since at least 2012, and is continuing to thrive and gain in popularity five years later. By putting a real rug in the bathroom, homeowners can infuse a bit of glamour into an often … [Read more...]
How to Decorate with Orange to Stylishly Warm Up Any Room
Incorporating the color orange into your décor is a great way to add contemporary flair to a room. Use a pumpkin spice blanket and throw pillows to warm up the bedroom. Put down an earthy orange area rug in the living room and den. Try switching to rich orange curtains in the fall and winter to make the space more inviting. What’s nice about the various shades of orange is that they pair well with … [Read more...]