Five Ways to Add Personality to Bath Décor
Our master bathroom is beige, beige, and more beige. When we moved in, it had no personality at all – not exactly something that would wake you up first thing in the morning! But by adding some color and some funky accessories, I turned our boring bathroom into something a bit more fun. Here are …
4 Affordable Ways to Add Color to Neutral Decor
With Spring around the corner, it’s the perfect time to reassess your home’s neutral color palette. While neutrals project a feeling of clean simplicity, when the temperatures rise and the days are longer it’s fun to brighten things up a bit. And adding color doesn’t have to break the bank! Today I’m sharing four easy …
Statement Lighting for Every Room
I think when we talk about “statement lighting” we automatically think dining room chandelier. But today’s lighting designers have made it easy to envision statement lighting in every room of your home by varying shapes, sizes and finishes. A statement lighting piece can be the crowning jewel on the simplest decor. And if you haven’t …
Laundry Room Inspiration
I love it when a research project coincides with a project I’m longing to tackle in my own home. I do a “Home Goals” list on my blog each year, and for the last three years my laundry room has been on that list. However, it always gets shoved aside to address more pressing issues …
Quick Fix Projects with Big Impact
When we’re busy, home projects tend to take a back seat to other, more pressing obligations. What if you could quickly complete some fixer upper projects around your home that would make a big difference? Here are five quick fixer-upper projects with big impact. (1) Redo an old chair It’s easy to refurbish dining chairs to …
Five Fashion Forward & Frugal Finds
While the words ‘fashion forward’ and ‘frugal’ aren’t typically seen side by side, Mohawk Home and Overstock.com are proving it is possible to have your cake and eat it too… at least in terms of home decor! As flooring accounts for roughly 30% of a room’s color, you can make a serious style statement in …
Blushing Hues
Pinterest is awash in shades of blush this month! Ever since Pantone announced Rose Quartz as one of their Colors of the Year for 2016 designers have been anxious to show this color put to use in interiors. Refinery29 Blush pink can read as “little girl” sometimes, but when you inject it into sophisticated spaces, …
Double Duty Rooms
If you live in a small space, you know that sometimes rooms have to pull double duty, or serve two functions. Whether it’s utilizing an unused space in a larger room or converting a closet into an office or craft area, having a room serve two purposes can improve the function of your home. Here are some …
“Lighten Up” – Tricks for Airy Spaces & No-Fail Neutral Colors
In the winter, we tend to hibernate. We burrow under thick blankets and wear heavy sweaters. But what if, instead, we “lighten up” for the new year? What if we went for light and airy, instead of dark and heavy? Here are my tricks for making any space feel light, airy and inviting: 1. Use white and neutral …
Cozy Winter Spaces
The holiday decor is packed away, most of us are experiencing cold weather now, and winter is in full swing. It’s time to “cozy up” your spaces to help you and your family through the winter chill! My favorite winter decor embraces three key elements no matter which room in your home you’re working on. …