Designer Jonathan Gordon, the owner of Design by the Jonathans, LLC, renovated a 1930s-era kitchen in a home located in New Haven, Connecticut. The home was situated in a historic district and combined elements of Victorian, Tudor, and craftsman architecture. The kitchen, located at the rear of the house, originally was fairly small and cramped, so the wall separating the kitchen from the dining … [Read more...]

Small space living was always a necessity for those who could not afford larger space housing, but in recent years living in small or even tiny spaces has become very trendy. No matter what the reason for this lifestyle is, the main challenge is having enough storage options for your stuff. There are many ideas that can yield more space. Bedside tables and beds are often not utilized for storage, … [Read more...]

In interior design, one of the most maltreated colors is purple. Although, purple is a dynamic color that comes in different tones and shades that will bring life to any home interiors. Since this color is often associated with nobility, splashes of purple mixed with pink can provide a regal to almost any room. Other common interior colors that work well with purple are golden hues, vintage … [Read more...]

Your home should be an oasis of peace and relaxation, separated from the chaos of the outside world. There are plenty of products on the market that will help you escape from reality and retreat to your comfortable living space. Zen gardens provide a calm-like atmosphere for your home and make a great decorative piece. Also, you could hang a mandala rug on the wall as its abstract design will … [Read more...]

Having an environmentally-friendly home does not mean you need to sacrifice the interior design. In fact, there are some design factors that will even help homeowners reduce their electricity bills. As light colors reflect light, they are not always great to retain heat, so it's important to have enough darker-colored furniture built into your design plan. Also, you can get creative with your … [Read more...]

Interior kits are sure to refresh any home while saving you money in the process. They are easy to install without the need to hire a professional decorator. Interior design is more than just making your rooms look aesthetically pleasing. It has a role in making your space more energy-efficient and better utilized, and it is where the practicality and aesthetics blend. Like many other things in … [Read more...]

Today we talk with Lucy Vernasco who has found a studio apartment rental in Seattle, Washington. She says she loves this studio apartment because there is so much view of lush foliage. It feels like a quaint greenhouse for her. She says finding affordable rent is hard to come by. With this small space, she was able to reorganize it to make it feel like home. She says the trick is to find ways to … [Read more...]

After purchasing an 1800s Victorian home in London, a couple decided to completely renovate the bathroom as one of their first projects in the home. For about 7,000 euros, 2 contractors, and 6 weeks, they were pleased with the final product. They expanded the room by knocking out a wall and removing an old hidden staircase they found built into the walls. To cut costs along the way, the couple … [Read more...]

Since you have been staying at home more often due to the global pandemic, you may be creating more of a mess at your place. If you want to start cleaning up now, you should try carrying around a laundry basket to pick up any loose items. Also, you could utilize the clean surface method of organizing in which you tackle individual sections, or surfaces, rather than cleaning everything at once. … [Read more...]

It is often difficult for interior designers to create spaces that are both vibrant and practical. Although, in Omaha, Nebraska, there is a nearly-century-old estate that has married the concepts of color and functionality. The designers transformed this run-down brick home into an aesthetically pleasing paradise. They embraced the odd-shaped rooms while using splashes of color and unique … [Read more...]