The Shaker style is one that has lasted the test of time due to how simple the design is. Shaker style is also one that both modernists and traditionalists love. The Shakers focused on making products that would hold up over time as they were designed products that were essential. Some features of Shaker style include spaces being laid out to allow for light as well as wooden furniture. Finally, … [Read more...]

If you are ready for a change when it comes to your home decor, an accent wall can be just the thing you need. Accent walls peaked in the early 2000's but they are making a return. They are great for smaller spaces as they can actually make a room feel bigger than it actually is. You also can use them in many different ways in a living room or family room. Finally, accent walls look more modern … [Read more...]

There are a few different things you can do decoration wise in order to make a small room seem a lot bigger. For example, don't be afraid to play with different scales and get a big piece of artwork. One large piece of art won't overpower your room. You also should stick to a concise color palette in order to prevent items and colors from clashing with each other. Finally, start from the ground … [Read more...]

Bathrooms are one of the most often subject of residential renovation projects. Due to the nature and required functionality of the space, they often feel cold and sterile. White, as a color, is quite common, and there are surfaces that are reflective and slick. When renovating the bathroom, that functionality is still at the top of the list of goals, but with some creativity you can make the … [Read more...]

Some concepts are so impactful to a culture that they infuse an array of aspects, from food choices, business choices, even decorating choices. Right now this concept is the concern many feel for the Earth as an entity. Concern for her sustainability, her needs, her health and her interactions and connection with the life upon her is paramount in many minds. This impacts our culture and our … [Read more...]

Lighting, as we all understand it, is a functional necessity. It allows us to see adequately for an array of tasks of daily and professional living. It protects our eyes and aids in keeping us safe. But it also does more. It provides ambiance. The right lighting can convey warmth, romance, celebration, or reverence. It is shorthand for all that makes us human, in a few words integral to our lives. … [Read more...]

There are very many ways to remodel your kitchen and we show a variety of them. Some of the things that make remodeling easy are: a new kitchen island, barstools, lighting, various backsplashes, contrasting colors, and functionality with your kitchen space. One good thing about kitchen islands is that they can be an extra storage space or a place for your friends to hang out at. Barstools are a … [Read more...]

If you're designing the interior of a small room, it doesn't need to be basic. Instead of simply painting the walls white and calling it a day, there are few basic design principles that you can use to really get the most out of your tiny space. You can use bold wall prints, minimal furniture, or even reconsider the flooring. In small spaces, it's all about utilizing the design to feel extend … [Read more...]

The thing about modern bohemian as a décor choice and an aesthetic, it should have the same effect as that teeny yellow polka dot bikini, as a sarong, a wraparound skirt, a hula girl outfit etc, it should transport. The one experiencing the deluge of modern bohemian taste turned into living spaces should feel as if he just crossed Continental waters into a warm bath of island flowers, or been … [Read more...]

When a certain famous director decided that he wanted a pied de terre in Harlem, he found some digs that were simple and felt appropriate for his desire to have a quiet New York getaway. His friends felt that he had aimed far too low. Saddened by the simplicity, they urged him to look elsewhere for his new digs. He didn't. Perhaps it had something to do with working with diamonds in the rough that … [Read more...]