In an article at Houzz.com, Laura Gaskill describes several ways to incorporate your decoration style while keeping things "kid-friendly." Here are several great tips for helping to keep the look and the feel that you like best without having to eliminate others because you have children. Here is a brief list of the tips she gave which I thought was very helpful: Pair formal shapes with tough … [Read more...]
Color Pop!
When it comes time to pick out colors for decorating your home, there are two ways of thinking. The first is to match the colors of everything as closely as possible. This can create a very uniform look and can allow you to pick one primary color and put in as many items that closely match that color as possible. A second thought is to choose colors in furniture, carpet,... that contrast. This … [Read more...]
You Will Like the Interior Design Trends for Bathroom Colors in 2019
Many people aspire to have a modern aesthetic within their homes. It did not use to be like that as classic, traditional homes were considered to be the hottest thing in years past. However, the times have changed and more people like the modern appeal that is found in many real estate properties all around the world. Even small rooms within your home, like a bathroom, are starting to have much … [Read more...]
Stop! Your Bathroom Needs Attention
When I was younger, like most kids I really did not pay attention to the bathroom. I was far to busy with important things like playing outside, doing homework, or some other very important activity. Like so many, those times have changed for us. Having a bathroom that is not only presentable but stylish and inviting is a lot higher on the list than it used to be. It's A Busy Place In your home, … [Read more...]
Here’s The Skinny On All Those Beautiful Cement Tiles
Patterned cement tiles are coming into style here. They started as more prevalent in Europe, but lately, they are also becoming popular in the United States. Cement tiles, however, can be more tricky to install because their finish is cured at room temperature and only has about an eighth of an inch of finish. Furthermore, cement tiles are porous making them show any imperfections in grouting. The … [Read more...]
Can I Have a High-End Living Room Look on My Budget?
Here are some easy tricks which can give you a high-end living room design on a budget. Start with a paint color that brightens the room. Also, choose seating that has legs which will make the sofa appear lighter in the space. Choose to splurge on one item in the room for a lot of impact. Also, you can use mirrors to bounce light in the space making it feel larger. Furthermore, use great lighting … [Read more...]
Fireplaces For Cool Days
With colder months fast approaching, one thing is for sure the temperature is going south. With that in mind, as well as a recent cool and rainy day, I found this article (link below) to be well worth taking a look at. The article is mostly images of fireplaces located in a variety of homes and settings. The image in this post I found very appropriate for this post. The fireplace pictures shown … [Read more...]
Make The Best of Your Living/Dining Space (Photos of A Catskills Mountain Retreat)
Going to visit the Catskills Mountain is a really fun experience for all that have done it. There are so many people that live in New York that have actually never seen the Catskills or even thought about exploring it. The ones who have done it are pleasantly surprised about how nice it really is. Now, there are some great amateur living, or dining, spaces that are great for everyone to see. The … [Read more...]
Got Clutter in the Kitchen? (5 Fold-Away Storage Ideas)
Being able to find the right kind of storage to declutter and keep any room in the house clean and organized is one thing that any home owner or renter alike is always looking for. When it comes to the kitchen, this can be an arduous and tedious task, but recent product developments and ideas have made it easy for people to store their kitchen items in an easy and organized manner that easily … [Read more...]
Smart Small Space Lessons from a Tiny But Stylish Airstream
Many people love to fly and it is fast becoming a more common hobby among many. Now, there are lessons being taught to people who have this unique interest in life. There are small air streams that perfect for learning this type of environment. When seeing photos of these air streams, one may think that they are far too small to be good. With that being said, they may be small but they are … [Read more...]