How To Paint A Door: BobVila.com A terrific way to add a punch of personality to any interior is to paint a door. Especially considering the low cost of the project and the relative ease with which it can be completed. Painting a door involves virtually no risk: If you decide to paint the door orange, and you end up hating how it looks, no problem: You can always revert to the original color or … [Read more...]
A Fixed Beam Doesn’t Thwart This Kitchen Face-Lift (8 photos)
Interior design outfit SpaceCraft Joinery recently faced a challenge when remodeling a kitchen. The kitchen in question came with a fixed beam, which detracted in ways both functional and visual. However, after some brainstorming, the team figured out how to proceed. The final product boasts lovely chestnut hues that complement darker, charcoal undertones. The remodel project ultimately garnered … [Read more...]
Kitchen of the Week: Big Leaves and Shades of Blue (18 photos)
Birds egg blue may be a very good color for a kitchen. I am not convinced that midnight blue would be a good color for a kitchen. The midnight blue may zone someone out as they are attempting to cook some detail oriented dish. I think if someone is able to find the right color scheme in their kitchen, along with the right window size then your confidence will only grow. Confidence can be very … [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...]
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...]
The Complete Guide to Bathroom Faucet Styles
When most take on the task of remodeling a bathroom they spend more time on the visual appeal of what faucets they may have in the room. This of course is just one aspect of a faucet. Considering what kind of flow type and whether or not it has rubber or ceramic washers inside the fixture can be as important as well. Rubber will deteriorate over time for example while a ceramic washer inside of … [Read more...]
Inspiration- Moroccan Bathroom Redesign
A stylish little redesign of a small bathroom space, opening it up to make it feel light and airy. Check out the before and after photo and follow the link to see how they did it. Apartment Therapy Moroccan Bathrooms Clawfoot Tubs Swedish Soaking Tubs Cultured Marble Tubs … [Read more...]
Inspiration- Laundry Room
I love this woman's laundry room. Everything about it. The TV is inspired! Laundry is so mindless, who wouldn't love to have their favorite soap or series playing when they have to get all those "hang dry" items on the hangers or get to work ironing those shirts before the wrinkles set in? I know I would. The fact that she also included a framed laundry symbols just leaves me speechless. The … [Read more...]
DIY- Play House Under The Stairs
This family re-did their whole basement and along with that was the dreaded *usually* wasted space under the stairs. This family decided to turn that space into a playhouse for their little girl. It's absolutely adorable. Coupled with this post on how to do a stairwell it really, really makes me want stairs...*sigh* maybe in our next home. Full Article … [Read more...]
How To Pick: Basement Flooring
Wall to wall carpet may be the worst choice for a basement but people do it because it makes the space feel cozier, it provides a soft landing for playroom falls and it's affordable. So what do you do? Here are some other options for the floor in your basement that will be stylish and functional! The Best Flooring Options for Basements: This Old House Acrylic Pedestal Tubs Single Sink … [Read more...]