Ideas & Inspiration
Open Shelving: Uncluttered & Beautiful
Open kitchen cabinets have become a popular alternative to the traditional closed-door cabinets. The exposed design style of open shelves is often seen in new homes, modern homes, and more traditional homes that have been refreshed and remodeled. Let's explore why open shelving is so visually appealing, and how to use this style to create a beautiful, uncluttered look in your home.
Scandinavian Style: Kitchens and Mudrooms
Scandinavian design is all about simplicity and functionality. With sleek clean lines, an emphasis on minimalism, and modern touches, this design trend became popular around the world in the mid-20th century. This type of design lends itself to high traffic, functional spaces like mudrooms and kitchens. Here are some things to consider for your kitchen and mudroom projects.
8 Tips to Warm up a Classic White Room
The humble color white has been wildly popular in the last few years, and for good reasons. White and off-white makes for a neutral backdrop that allows for a lot of versatility in décor options. White also opens up the space and presents an airy, serene quality of peacefulness. Luckily, an all-white room is like a blank canvas over which you can let all your creativity roam free. You have many options you can play with to add color, warmth, and coziness to a room with white walls.
The Kitchen: The New Gathering Space in The Home
It is likely that you have heard the saying that the kitchen is the heart of the home, and while this may seem like a cliché, it truly has become the new gathering space in many homes. No longer just a functional space used to whip up quick meals, many kitchens have turned into a secondary living space where family and friends can congregate after a long day. Here is a look at five reasons why the kitchen is considered the new gathering spot in many households.
10 Simple Things for a Healthier Home
Whether you rent or own your home, healthy housing is an idea worth considering. Indeed, a healthy home can benefit both people and the planet. Considering that you spend a significant amount of time at home, your home can impact your mental and physical wellbeing.
Your Ultimate Guide To New "Vintage" Kitchen Looks
Do you find vintage-looking kitchens appealing? Or do you want to try out a new vintage look in your kitchen? Well, whether you are building a new home or remodeling your old one, there are a couple of different and creative vintage looks you can try out.
10 Easy Ways to Prep Your Home for the Holidays
The holidays are just around the corner and we're all feeling festivity in the air. Whether you're seeing distant relatives this year or making wonderful memories with your nuclear family, preparing your house is the best part of the lead-up to the holidays. Decorating the house and getting ready for each big day of the season is even enough to make pre-holiday cleaning fun. Of course, you probably don't have an infinite amount of time and energy to spend on prepping the house. There's still work, school, and daily tasks to take care of. So what are some easy ways to prep your home for the holidays?
Different Types of Pots/Pans
Have you ever wondered what kind of cookware is ideal for your family's requirements? Pots and pans come in such a wide variety, that the choice might be a bit bewildering. You'll find yourself asking which material is more durable? Which material can you use in the most different ways?
10 Incredible Ideas for Decorating with Wicker and Rattan
Did you know what wicker isn't all the same? There are so many ways to bend reeds and soft woods into wicker. You've likely seen the solid woven type, but what about beautifully braided wicker, wicker that forms a geometric mesh, or curled wicker in the form of floral designs?
The Best Countertop Options for the Modern Kitchen
As one of the most prominent surfaces in your kitchen, countertops are your biggest opportunity to create an unforgettable statement and transform the space for good. A good countertop is not only utilitarian and durable, but it has to fit in perfectly with your vision of a unique and show-house quality kitchen design.
Designing the Perfect Kitchen Layout
What is the perfect kitchen? While beauty is in the eye of the beholder, we can all agree that the perfect kitchen is one that is a joy to work in. Everything is well-spaced, you can always reach into the cabinet you need, and the floorspace flows effortlessly - even when the fridge is open. Building a new home or remodeling your kitchen, choosing the right kitchen layout can make your cooking and family time a much more enjoyable experience.
Grow and Enjoy Your Home Garden with your Family
One of the best parts of being outdoors is the sight and smell of plants. That rich scent of living plants --green leaves, cut grass, and flowers to name a few--is part of what makes a garden so calming and it is a great idea to instill the love of the outdoors in kids at a young age.