For hundreds of years the over mantle mirror has had its staple in households everywhere. The idea first arose when large sized homes began widely integrating fireplaces into their floor plans. Most of these fire places were designed for function and were not attractive at all, and the space around them was often plain as…
Guest Blogger #374, Entry #966, February 20, 2012 In the early days of the closet industry, many clients were interested in something functional and cost effective. The upgrades often were specialty organizational accessories and options such as jewelry drawers, drawer dividers and Lucite doors. Occasionally there was that adventurous client who wanted and demanded more. …
Entry #964, February 19, 2012 Happy Sunday! Every Sunday I wake up and think, I wish I could spend the day in bed…. you know like those movies you watch where you watch movies, or relax with a good book, and have plenty of naps before the busy work week begins? Today, I thought about…
Guest Blogger #361, Entry #944, February 7, 2012 When it comes to promoting an environment geared towards academics within the home, most parents fall back on homework at the kitchen table, at least until dinner, when everything has to be cleared away. Or perhaps you have your kids do their homework in the living room…
Entry #926, January 29, 2012 Lately, I have been seeing more and more farmhouse kitchens. Usually characterized by the apron farmhouse sink, schoolhouse lighting, rustic amenities, butcher block countertops, and down home charm, farmhouse kitchens can be traditional or add elements of modern thrown in. [ad#co-1] Today, I thought I would show you some…
Guest Blogger #342, Entry #915, January 23, 2012 Whether you have the extra space in your home or not, you’d probably like to create at least one room that will allow you to forget about the hustle and bustle of your daily life and escape to a sanctuary filled with some of your favorite pastimes…
Guest Blogger #328, Entry #899, January 15, 2012 Of all the rooms in the house, the kitchen is one of the busiest. It also experiences some of the fastest design changes. Follow these tips on contemporary kitchen styling. Image via: Shelterness [ad#co-1] Cabinets Renovators with a taste for the modern will love the sleek cabinets…
Entry #895, January 13, 2012 Your front door is the first impression that welcomes your guest at your front entry. It also can add wow factor to a plain faced facade of your home. Front doors can tell a story, by using salvaged doors from other buildings, or they can be painted an eye-catching color…
Entry #878, January 4, 2012 Now that winter is here, the need to find warm and cozy areas of your home to relax and unwind is a must. Everyone has a favorite chair, corner, room or bean bag that they love to curl up, grab a book and a cup of hot chocolate and just,…
Entry #875, January 3, 2012 This winter your entryway, mudroom and laundry room to your home takes a lot of abuse! Between muddy feet from the rain and snow, to bookbags and groceries being set down, you need to get organized! Here are some helpful tips and inspiring images to help your front entry become…
Entry #874, January 2, 2012 Now that the hustle and bustle is over from the holidays, subtle winter white is a gorgeous color to bring into your interiors. Whether you live in a warm or cold climate, winter white fits in almost any decor. Depending on the fabrics you choose – heavier wool, and denim…
Guest Blogger #309, Entry #854, December 22, 2011 Unless you want toys littering the living room and homework piling up on the dining room table, it behooves you to set up a kids area they can use to play and do homework away from the common areas of your house. While you might not want to…