A significant part of our lives are spent in our kitchens. Whether we are cooking, dining, entertaining others or simply gathering there, the kitchen is usually the central hub of the home. As such, it is important that it be designed in such a way […]

The elements can be unforgiving. Anything that has regular exposure to them is bound to break down over time. Decks are a prime example of this. Starting out beautiful, decks tend to dry out, fade and even rot over time. With regular maintenance, however, you […]

In continuing our series on reasonably-priced design ideas, we’re going to show you a few more ways you can turn a $100 dollar bill into improved design for your home. In the first How to Spend $100 on Design, we covered adding a bit of […]

It’s quite ironic that an area of the home where being able to see what’s in it is important, is usually one of the most poorly lit rooms in the home. We’re talking about the closet. Traditionally speaking, the closet has the single light bulb […]

There is no denying how powerful color is or the significant impact it has on our everyday lives. When it comes to design, the key is to manipulate color in such a way that you can create desired moods. The science behind the effects different […]

Everyone deserves to live in well-designed spaces, but that doesn’t mean it has to cost an arm and a leg. We’re always on the lookout for ideas and projects that you can use to improve your home that won’t break the bank. We’ve previously covered […]

Getting rid of an old piece of furniture? Are you simply replacing it with a new piece of furniture because you jut want something new? Or is it falling apart to the point where it is no longer functional? If it’s structurally sound and you’re […]

Imagine a home library with shelves all around that are literally overflowing with books. For book-lovers, that is the idea of beauty. But that’s not all books are good for. Collecting dust on a shelf, books in a bookcase are merely accent pieces. With this […]

Ceilings, more often than not, are the most boring element of a room’s design; by far. For some reason, we tend to think of ceilings as not being a part of the room when it comes to design. Now, for homes with beamed, coffered and […]

When it comes to maintaining a home, a lot of the projects you take on and the tasks you need to complete are problems that spring up over time. While these are inevitable, there are a number of major problems that can be avoided through […]