Kitchen trends often have a longer life cycle than design and furnishing trends relating to other parts of the home. One trend that is likely to get even stronger over 2019 is banquette seating, which is practical, unpretentious and photogenic. Natural, un-stained wooden cabinetry is also likely to continue to proliferate, as will blue and green colored cabinetry and two-toned cabinetry. Brass … [Read more...]

When the living room was listed by a realtor on his website, it was described as a cozy mix of cool aqua together with warm brown tones and the ubiquitous ceiling fan was builder grade. The author notes that although the room was bright as well as inviting, the new owners wanted a new look for it. That was when Alison Elefante came in. She carefully created a black-and-white base on which to lay … [Read more...]

Give a room a second life, sometimes all that is needed is a little fix. The things that might count most might just be little details like painting a new color on the walls or changing the drapes. The author suggests one simple hack that can change the look of the bathroom in an instant of time. That hack is raising the curtain rod. It helps the bathroom by totally changing the way that the … [Read more...]

When one has a problem in life, creativity can help to solve it. This comes true, especially in the home. One challenge is the storage of items not used daily or frequently. Employ the practice of thinking outside the box. One factor that counts too is when the space to store things is limited. It is wise to steal some storage ideas from people who have small homes because they experience this … [Read more...]

Plaster can be made from a variety of materials, both plant and mineral based. Plaster dates back thousands of years and can even be readily found in many ancient structures. Today, when renovating it is generally replaced with sheets of drywall when it comes to a wall, but it is still used to provide wall texture treatments and is a great alternative to paint, as it is natural and does not … [Read more...]

Influenced by the line drawings of Picasso and Matisse, line art embraces simplicity and the use of empty space. It is now taking over home design. Line sketches can make attractive wall art, but line art has also worked its way into curtains, duvet covers, vases and wallpaper. The lines can be thin or bold, either black and white or colored. Usually associated with minimalism, line art can also … [Read more...]

When it comes to owning a home, one thing that is constantly changing is the trends and styles that are desired when it comes to home interior design. Since these are so often changing, homeowners should make it a point to stay on top of the latest trends to make sure their home looks exactly how they want. These examples provide insight into just a few ways that home trends are changing in 2019 … [Read more...]

With home decor and design being so popular as the seasons change and as each year brings in new potential styles, it is apparent that being able to keep up with the latest trends is necessary for all homeowners. One of the recently emerging styles that pertains to home design is that of the inclusive design, which has been difficult for newcomers to master, but can do so by simply paying … [Read more...]

Sarah is the owner of the popular renovation blog, Room for Tuesday, and she is constructing a blog series that surrounds a day in the life of her and her husband's current renovation projects. One of their current endeavors includes redoing the flooring in the bathroom. Sarah speaks about how she has been spending more and more time with the tile saw as opposed to being on her computer, which is … [Read more...]

Home Designing chose some creative interiors that creatively blur the lines between modern and retro elements. The first, by Katarina Rulinskaya, combines a brown sofa with a more modernist pair of white chairs against a light-colored background. A black arc lamp, twin Formakami JH pendants and a fireplace complete the mixture of modernity and classic chic. The second is a collaboration between … [Read more...]