Guest Blogger #756, Entry #1769, October 30, 2012 The interesting thing about the kitchen is that it’s the one room that we tend to spend a lot of time in. But when it comes to decor, it’s oftentimes the one that falls to the bottom of the design list (usually right before the bathroom). Yet,…
Guest Blogger #755, Entry #1768, October 30, 2012 If you have a small apartment, you might think that your décor options are limited. Actually, that’s not so much the case. You simply have to be a bit more creative when it comes to designing your space in a way that will not monopolize what “little”…
Guest Blogger #747, Entry #1748, October 23, 2012 For many, green living means more than fostering a sustainable environment. In many cases, the push for energy efficiency comes more from saving money than it does from creating a healthier ecological system. But you have to admit, reducing the negative impact humans have on the world…
Entry #1722, October 14, 2012 Don’t you love the 1950’s colors of home interiors? The playful pastel colors are inspiring and they are making a comeback in trending interior designs that are a mix of different styles of the vintage era. The intense design themes bring a feeling of retro ambiance on your surroundings. These…
Guest Blogger #729, Entry #1704, October 9, 2012 Digital tools are making life easier left and right, and with the advent of the open source model for home design, new innovations and ideas are being driven further and further. And they’re all free for us to use. To clarify, an open sourced software is one…
Entry #1677, October 6 2012 Happy DIY Saturday! Now that October is here, it’s officially time to start thinking about how you will celebrate with Halloween decorations at your home. This week I thought a Halloween tree – similar to a Christmas tree would be perfect, and it’s miniature – perfect for a foyer table….
Forced to choose between good design and home security, most people would choose home security. After all, home invasions tend to put a significant dent into your design and décor. This is a false dichotomy, however; it’s entirely possible to secure your home without making it look like the entrance to a federal penitentiary. You…
Entry #1662, September 29, 2012 Great home design comes great savings. This is very true especially when you look at some of the innovative energy efficient home design built by some remarkable designers. However, the design is not only focused on the energy efficiency but also in terms of the looks. Nowadays, home designs are…
Guest Blogger #716, Entry #1660, September 28, 2012 A big house on a hill (or at least half an acre of land) with a fence in a nice neighborhood. This is the description of what most of us would call the “American Dream”. However, sometimes that term is used so much as a cliché that…
Guest Blogger #712, Entry #1655, September 26, 2012 As society becomes more filled with technology, one thing’s for sure: people really enjoy their home entertainment set-ups. Despite a downturn in the average person’s finances over the last few years, many popular electrical items are getting cheaper, making it easier than ever to own the system…
Guest Blogger #707, Entry #1649, September 26, 2012 With today’s modern printing technologies anyone can have a Rembrant or Mona Lisa artfully hung on their walls. Now-a-days the problem is not gaining access to the art, but how to properly hang the art once you have it in your home. Wall art can often be…
Guest Blogger #706, Entry #1648, September 26, 2012 Why block off your beautiful garden, ocean or mountain views with walls? We may live in a box-shaped home, but why live in a box when we can have glass walls which open our views and make us feel less boxed-in? Glass walls can be used in…