Marble can be used to give your home a luxurious feel. For example, a marble table can become a focal point in a living room. A marble dining table, on the other hand, allows one to dine in luxury. Finally, for a more central focus on marble, marble flooring can be utilized. Marble is expensive, but there are ways to make it more affordable. For instance, gray marble is often less expensive than … [Read more...]

Since Noel works from home, he needed a space that was a tranquil environment that was equipped with the necessities such as a computer and a comfortable desk chair. Since the loft has a cohesive and clean appearance, the carpenter that they hired made sure that the new space still modeled this aesthetic. Key Takeaways: Adding wall storage and shelving can transform wasted space into a … [Read more...]

Something fun you can do during a home renovation or remodel is to take before and after pictures of  your transformation story. In her new blog post, Ashley Poskin summarizes one couple’s journey with purchasing an older home and the steps that they took to make it look updated and clean. These steps included redoing the ceiling, putting a fresh coat of paint on the walls and staging the area … [Read more...]

Liz Caan, the owner of Liz Caan & Co., recently renovated a Boston kitchen for a Dad and his children in Boston. The previous bathroom looked somewhat prehistoric, and everything was outdated. Caan and her team created custom cabinets, and also new appliances, plumbing, lighting, and finishes. Now that everything is complete, the space looks much larger and clutter-free. Part of this is due to … [Read more...]

In today's rental market, big apartment buildings tend to use the same, cookie-cutter style for their units. So, how should a new renter spice up their living space to make it more personal? Well, a couple in Sunnyvale, California answered some great questions about how they turned their bland apartment into a home. They created their ultimate getaway, eliminating any unnecessary clutter and even … [Read more...]

A couple named Zoë and Neil have renovated their 1,000 square foot London flat to resemble a more bright, vibrant space filled with botanic beauty. When they first moved into the flat, everything was dark, including the dark wood kitchen cabinets against grey walls. Now the kitchen is light and fun, and the living room is an even brighter focal point of the home. When the sun hits the living room … [Read more...]

Interior designers are now turning to storefronts and book writing in order to educate fans of design. One such book allows us a peek into the home of LA Architect Takashi Yanai, whose home is designed around principles of both Japanese design and bohemian elements. The design of the home begins outside, in the landscape, with an unusual choice of dark stone and tousled grass. The design of the … [Read more...]

Many suites in the Hotel Palazzo Daniele feature original ceilings that are frescoed and meticulously restored behind contemporary art pieces. Other areas have ornate hallways laced with beautiful copper tones in front of pale guest rooms. Some of the kitchens are designed with simplistic kitchens that include carefully tiled countertops and skirted areas for storage space. The guest bedrooms are … [Read more...]

Looking for an industrial yet contemporary design for your home's interior? Incorporating Asian-inspired interiors paired with teal and deep green hues may be the perfect option. A great example of this theme can be seen in the home of a young family located in Taipei, Taiwan. They set this look in place with textured concrete to create a spark within the design, and they also added a concrete … [Read more...]

To create a DIY PVC pipe wall, you're going to need to purchase 4" PVC, acetone, plywood, sandpaper, caulking, and polyurethane adhesive. The PVC will need to be sliced right down the center lengthwise before anything else is completed. You then need to sand down every piece of PVC piping, and then wipe it down with acetone in order to remove any debris. You will eventually lay the PVC onto the … [Read more...]