Are you the type of person who walks into a room and knows exactly what color you want on the walls, furniture to fill the spaces, and décor pieces to highlight the room? Yes? Then, this isn’t the blog post for you. This article is for the people who don’t have direction…yet. When you first move into your new home, …
What is Japandi? The Minimalism Style Taking Over
You may not have heard of it, but the newest trend in Minimalism is doubling in searches year-over-year on Pinterest and is gaining in popularity overseas and with big-name stars (If you watched the episodes Ellen Degeneres filmed for her talk show at home, you’ve seen it). Called “Japandi”, it is a calming combination of Japanese and Scandinavian design. It …
Tired of Farmhouse Décor? Try 1 of These 4 Trending Interior Design Styles
It feels like Farmhouse Décor has been the most popular design style for the past 10 years. It dominates Pinterest searches and frequently appears in home décor blogs. But recently, other design styles have begun to float to the top of the décor pond. Here are 4 that are currently trending. Note: Ads on this page will take you to …
Choosing Hardware for Your Kitchen – Modern, Traditional, and Farmhouse
Whether you are building a new home or giving fresh life to an existing kitchen, hardware is an important element. It helps create your target style and can give the room character in a way plain cabinets can’t. But to truly pull off a specific style, there are certain consistent elements you should look for when picking out hardware. Here …
See All the Colors of Fall on these Gorgeous Front Porches
Now that the traditional school year has started, our minds are filled with all things fall-ish and because we’re spending a lot more time at home, it’s hard not to think of all the decorating we can do for the coming season. The front porch is always the perfect place to start. It gets the most attention from passersby and …
The Most Exciting Bathroom Remodeling Trends
The bathroom, a place for morning rituals and fresh new starts. It’s safe to say that beginning and ending your day in a pleasant space is important. We all have our unique tastes and personality so why not put that to work in this sacred space? Note: This is a guest blog post by Steven Wood. Read his bio below. …
“Polyester” Not Worthy to Be in Your Bedding
A good night’s sleep is something that everyone deserves. And to have the perfect sleep at night you need a perfect sleeping environment. When you are so focused on the mattress that you sleep on, not much thought is given to the bedding that is used on that mattress. The majority of the bed linen industry is filled with polyester …
Easy Ways to Give Your Builder-grade Home Some Personality
My dad used to build houses for a living. When I was younger, our family would spend time on the weekends getting those homes ready for realtors and renters and new homeowners to come in and take the metaphorical baton in the form of house keys. At the time, to my young mind, it seemed as if all of the …
How To Beat the Winter Blues Inside Your Home
Something special happens in our homes as the chilly winter weather rolls in. Our homes are flooded with guests, which gives us a free pass to enjoy the extra calories from anything and everything that comes out of the oven. After weeks of overindulging and several pounds later, we begin to realize that winter comes with some doom and gloom. …
Find Your Dream Office Within the Dustiness of Your Garage
Working from home is quickly becoming the norm for millions of people in the United States. In fact, the US Census reports that over 5 percent of the working population is currently operating from home. Despite the benefits of working from home, many freelancers and contracted employees are realizing that their kitchen or bedroom can’t cut it as a full-time …