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...]
Essential Bedroom Pieces You’ll Want to Invest In (8 photos)
The bedroom is arguably the most important room in a home with the greatest consequence for the mental, physical, and emotional health of its occupants. As such, there are certain essential items that are worth spending a bit more on. Some essential bedroom items worth investing in include a high quality duvet and an appealing duvet cover, as well as high quality pillows and sheets. By investing … [Read more...]
Before and After: From Perfectly Fine Bath to Spa-Like Space
The bathroom for many can be a most challenging endeavor when looking to remodel. Many walk into a bathroom and expect the same sorts of things. A small sort of cramped closet space, sink, stand up shower or bathtub and toilet. But this space is yours and can take on not only a more personal tone but sheik one as well. In this article it discusses the color schemes and materials to pull off a … [Read more...]
Master Bath With a Checkered Past Now Bathed in Elegance (10 photos)
Many people enjoy the quiet of the private master bath. Although for some a space of their own there are times when some remodeling is needed to change the atmosphere. Choosing the right aspects including softer light, bigger vanities and even taller mirrors may help to achieve the look one is looking for. From checkered past to present day vibrancy the journey through the before and after of this … [Read more...]
Before and After: Brass Warms a White-and-Gray Bathroom (9 photos)
This article provides some interesting bathroom concepts. Whether at home or visiting friends at times we must take a seat and while sitting we usually have a habit of looking at our surroundings. Adding some brass fixtures and art to a bathroom that has decent lighting can help brighten the room a bit more and show a softer but bolder side to these functional rooms some would say. With bathroom … [Read more...]