Those of you who watch a lot of HGTV shows know that open floor plans are popular right now, and have been for at least the past decade. If you don’t have an open floor plan, it may have your wondering if it’s time to knock down those walls. If you already have an open… Read More An Open and Shut Case: The Pros and Cons of an Open Floor Plan
The kitchen is often considered the heart of the home. It’s where food is prepared and where family and friends gather to grab a bite and enjoy each others’ company. It’s frequently the hub where calendars and memos are left since it’s a room that everyone will spend some time in. Even if you’re just… Read More Let’s Get Cooking: Five Kitchen Design Tips
Kitchen renovations can be a big (and pricey) undertaking, so most people want their kitchens to have a more timeless look to them that won’t need to be changed often. But that doesn’t stop new trends in kitchen design from popping up every year. You don’t need to go updating your kitchen every time a… Read More Fresh From the Oven: Top Five Kitchen Trends of 2018
It may be seen as an unconventional color combination, but blue and gold actually go together like peanut butter and jelly. It makes sense that blue and gold work so well together, since if you look at a color wheel blue and orange/yellow are complementary colors. Gold is basically shiny yellow, so it works out… Read More Power Couple: Decorating with Blue and Gold
The kitchen may be the heart of your home, but no one in their right mind would want a heart that’s old and lifeless⎯a dull and drab kitchen that might as well belong in a morgue rather than a house. If you find yourself avoiding your kitchen to the point that you’re not doing any… Read More Guest Post: How to Turn an Old Kitchen into A Colorful Cooking Space
Christmas is now mere days away and if you’re like me you’re freaking out a little because you haven’t baked enough Christmas cookies yet! Or you might be freaking out because there’s still that office or friend holiday party this weekend and you don’t know what to bring. Let’s all take a couple of deep… Read More Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice: Astrid’s Seven Favorite Christmas Cookie Recipes
If you’re thinking of remodeling your home, chances are it’s for one of three reasons. Either you’re looking to make improvements that will benefit the current occupants, you’re looking to sell, you’re looking to make a worthwhile investment that will increase the value of the home, or else a combo of the aforementioned motives. Not… Read More Guest Post: 5 Home Remodeling Ideas Worth Considering
Marble is a material that’s been used for centuries and has carried with it a sense of class and luxury. Since it has been around for so long though, it can also be seen as a bit out of date to use in home decor. Fortunately for fans of marble it’s been making a comeback… Read More Rock Solid Style: How to Add Marble to Every Room of the Home
Copper became a popular metal a couple of years ago and the trend is still going strong. Able to provide a warm, sophisticated glow to a decor while being a bit more affordable than its other warm metal counterparts it’s no surprise that copper is having a moment. Copper pairs beautifully with neutrals and natural… Read More Pretty Penny: How to Work the Copper Trend in Every Room
Choosing the right lighting for a room can become an overwhelming task. What kind of lighting does a room need? How many lights? Where should I position the lights? These are all questions that need to be answered when putting together a space. This guide will help give an idea of what kind of lighting will work… Read More Illuminating Information: A Lighting Guide for Every Room of the Home