For people living on a budget, it is still entirely possible to create a home that appears elegant and high class without sacrificing your budget. One simple tip is to purchase frames in bulk in order to save money while showcasing art. Also, commit yourself to one unified palette, and embrace minimalist style. Put cherished details on display, and finally design your home in such a way that your … [Read more...]
Get That Calming, Minimalist Feel With Any Decor Style (17 photos)
The minimalist architectural style is said to make the home feel like a relaxing retreat. As indicated in the name, the minimalist design requires the home owner to get a good handle on clutter control. Most minimalist home designs have limited color palettes. Another feature is bare windows, limited clutter, and modern furniture with clean, straight lines. As long as the fundamental concepts are … [Read more...]
The One “Boho” Piece Definitely Worth Adding to Your Home
A Boho interior design style has a great deal of flexibility and allows homeowners to experiment in order to truly make it their own. Boho style has three key elements, and they are: macramé wall hangings, kilim rugs, and, lastly, rattan ottomans. Rattan ottomans are the most easily incorporated boho piece, as they are neutral in color and are made from a natural material that adds welcome texture … [Read more...]
Houzz Tour: Light, Color and Playfulness Under the Dome (12 photos)
The Kallals are a family of six who live in a dome-like home. They moved into this home in 2013 when the architecture of the place resembled that of the 70s. An architect named Adam Rasmussen helped the Kallal’s redesign their home by taking out some walls and opening up some space to let light in. Ultimately their redesigned home has a modern layout. However, the dome structure of the house … [Read more...]
Here’s How to Pick the Perfect Paint Color Every Time
Choosing a paint color can be a hard and overwhelming task, and Freshome lists four ways to help with the task. First, know what textiles you also plan to know in the room. Second, work with the other rooms you want to paint in mind. Third, remember that colors show up differently in different light settings. Experiment with how it looks at day and night. Lastly, factor in the the kind of finish … [Read more...]
The Bathroom : One Room Challenge – Week 1
The bathroom. The challenge. Surprisingly this is the room that some put off the longest for a remodeling job. Bathrooms, especially when there is but only one in the home doesn't for most have a lot that can be done. Or so it seems. Replacing the toilet and shower for this remodel were at the top of the list of what must be done. With this out of the way this blogger then turned to storage space … [Read more...]
Back to Basics: The Importance of Rhythm in Interior Design (Plus, How to Make It Work for You)
Rhythm is not just a musical term, but is one that also applies to the world of interior design. In fact, rhythm is one of the core principles of design and is critically important to the overall look of a room. Rhythm refers to the way that all the individual pieces of a whole aesthetic do or do not fit together. It refers to subtle but impactful factors in the arrangement of a room that work to … [Read more...]
Before & After: A Kitchen for Two House Flippers Who Put Down Roots
Design Sponge spotlights a couple, who, after flipping houses for ten years, decided to finally keep a house and make it their own. Running close to the end of their budget, the couple changed their plans for the kitchen. They knocked out a wall and took out old cupboards. They installed freestanding furniture and appliances and have opted for a plain coloring scheme and an open layout. So far, … [Read more...]
In New Haven, a Boho Glam Bungalow That’s Welcoming to All
A young couple was able to experience the rural home they desired while living in New Haven, Connecticut. Although their home is in the suburbs, a large yard and forest bordering the yard provides a country setting. The home was built in the 1930s and burned to the roof-line at one time. The structure of the house survived the fire and the char present in the beams gives the home character and … [Read more...]
Houzz Tour: A 1960s Greenwich Village Apartment Gets a Reboot (18 photos)
Many are aware of the challenge of finding the right living space to rent in New York City. Tina Ramchandani and her husband while looking in New York City for a place to call home eventually came across a listing for a place in Manhattan's Greenwich Village. The place was on an upper floor and had not been renovated since the nineteen sixties when the building was built. The wood paneling and … [Read more...]