Lou Watkins lives in a 1930s house in Kingswood. Lou has filled the house with vintage piecesh and she created a library garden room because of her wide selection of books. Lou has also added beautiful artwork to her home. Lou loves that the vintage items in her home tell a story. The downstairs is an open plan, so it is important to add a creative color flow. There are beautiful blue cabinets in … [Read more...]

Mid-century modern design first appeared in the mid-1940s and has since grown in popularity. The style mixes different materials, with wood and brick often used in a rustic fashion. The furniture is simple and classy, often made from Formica, plastic or acrylic. Accessories are used to add pizzazz in the form of vases, abstract paintings or sculptures. The colors of the style are earthy and … [Read more...]

Spring is a time for change and growth. When it comes to decor there are many opportunities to take the lessons of spring an try new things to freshen up your living space. Wood that has been untreated or painted is a great way to add warmth and texture to a space. Painting is almost always on the table for decor, and in the spring pastel colors are perfect. It can help to add touches of … [Read more...]

Decorating a small place can be a challenge, because you want your space to have personality and a unique look but not be too cluttered or impede your ability to function properly. Here are some tips and ideas for how to decorate your small space. You want to keep your floor clean, so consider shelves or nightstands to move your belongings onto the walls. Consider folding furniture, and make the … [Read more...]

Marble is a common design for your kitchen because of the style that it brings to your home, and more and more people are using this design because of how it looks. There are different types of marble though, one type of marble has a more flowered appearance, and another form of marble has a more vein like appearance. The vein like appearance marble is more statement making and therefore, more … [Read more...]

The tiles add a splash of appeal to your space without clashing with your current style or design of your space. In this collection there are fourteen different styles that you can choose from and can liven up any area that you desire. You can even use them as back splash. You can place them pretty much anywhere that water won't be an issue. You won't want to get them wet since it can change the … [Read more...]

Wood flooring can make any house truly look like a home, but it's important to understand that not all wood flooring is created equally. To choose the best wood flooring for your home, you should first decide if you want solid wood floors or engineered wood floors. You should also consider if you want the floor to be finished or unfinished. Then, you'll want to select the type of wood you'll use, … [Read more...]

There are many different reasons why someone would want to modernize their kitchen cabinets. A very common reason is that a person simply wants to change the way that their kitchen looks. Other reasons include wanting to improve the quality and durability of the cabinets by using better materials. Some people modernize their kitchen cabinets in order to build a sustainable kitchen by using … [Read more...]

There are many items that are available today that can recreate or bring back the energy of the 1990's era of decoration. One item is the beanbag chair a staple of any teen's room. For girls, there is the ever present Caboodle to store makeup products. Another staple is the vanity with stool for applying makeup. The lava lamp may be a relic from the 1970's but they were very popular in the 90's. … [Read more...]

When I first saw our new home, I knew that it was a fixer upper, but I was very excited at all the possibilities. I knew that we could take this home and make it all our own with a little bit of work, we even joke that it's like a fourth child, a lot of work, but also very rewarding. Don't be afraid of a fixer upper, you can turn it into anything that you want. Key Takeaways: Courtney Equall … [Read more...]