The dining table and chairs you choose for your dining room can set the stage for the entire room. This includes the style, construction material, design, and size. For example, the fabric used to upholster the chairs can take a traditional craftsman-style chair and turn it into a contemporary or bohemian chair. The fabric also affects the dining experience of...
Black and white have enjoyed a resurgence in popularity, partly due to how frequently these colors appear in farmhouse design. However, black and white is a classic combination that truly merges well with any style of home decor. In the bathroom, black and white tile introduces contrast and style to your bathroom design. Since both colors are neutrals, just about...
Walk into most new homes today and you’ll see a granite countertop in various shades of grey. But not long ago, most kitchen countertop materials were in different shades of brown. Because granite is such an expensive natural stone, it’s easier to work with the brown granite than to replace it. While a brown granite countertop might not be the...
What is a foyer and why would you want one in an open floor plan? A foyer is the area just inside a building’s main door. Older homes with separate spaces almost always included a foyer. Even if it was just a small entryway, foyer space was considered a necessary part of the floor plan. A foyer traditionally includes a...
Grey is a hugely popular neutral color. It’s a color that comes in a huge range of shades, from dramatic charcoal to barely-there dove grey. Each grey color also has an undertone, which may be subtle or obvious. Warm greys have a red or yellow undertone while cool greys have a bluish tint. So, what color furniture goes with grey...
Creating the perfect women’s bedroom is far from being a cookie-cutter solution where you simply fill the space with lots of pink and lace. Because each woman is unique, each woman’s bedroom decorating ideas will also be highly distinctive. Bedroom ideas for women can be dark, dramatic, modern, or Scandinavian. They can also be frilly, floral, delicate tributes to classic...
You’re standing at the entrance to your long and narrow kitchen, wondering how you’re ever going to make it feel like the open and airy kitchen of your dreams. It’s time to look at design ideas that can show you how to make the most of your galley kitchen. You can turn a galley kitchen into a comfortable and functional...
Adding curtains to your bedroom gives style and functionality to your window. They are the finishing touch to your room, like icing on a cake. They frame the window, adding texture, color, and pattern. In addition, adding curtains to your windows is a perfect opportunity for creating layers, which makes your bedroom feel comforting and cozy. Check out these design...
Oversized living rooms and open floor plans have become popular in modern home architectural design. However, these large spaces now create a new problem for homeowners. You now have a big space that you need to fill to create an intimate and comfortable space. You don't want to overstuff the space, but you also don't want it to feel sparse...
What is a daybed and why would you want one? Day beds are a classic yet innovative idea for obtaining extra sleeping space without giving up any of a room’s square footage. They’re like the perfect furniture marriage between a couch and a regular bed. Modern daybeds have three sides, with the front open so that it provides the same...
