Entry #2764, August 19, 2013 In the heat of summer, a bright, crisp tropical palette is as refreshing and attractive as taking a bite out of a ripe watermelon. On the other hand, most of us have seen tropical colors gone wrong in a room with a little too much of a good thing. How…
Guest Blogger #479, Entry #1108, April 19, 2012 When you are designing your various rooms, none is probably more of a challenge than the kitchen. The reasons for this are severalfold. First of all, with a kitchen you are decorating a space that needs to serve a practical purpose – you’ll be working in here…
Entry #683, September 30, 2011 Are you one who enjoys eating inside your kitchen or out of it? I have heard cases for both sides. Many like the convenience of being adjacent to the kitchen to tend to children, and engage with guests when entertaining. While others prefer a separate dining area where they don’t…
Entry #311, October 25, 2010 When my husband and I were shopping for houses this time last year it seemed like the trend in new homes was shrinking down the dining room area and adding the space to the kitchen. In some cases it made sense, because the informal dining area was moved into the…
Entry #276, September 15, 2010 I love wood and its versatility to look great in any setting. Butcher block countertops have always been a favorite of mine due to the construction and final look of these countertops. Different stains and colors of the wood look different depending on the cabinetry color that its paired up…