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How to Decorate a Living Room: 11 Designer Tips

March 16th, 2019
Whether your style is traditional or modern, relaxed or formal, bold or subdued, your living room should be a place where you can feel comfortable, let down your guard and spend quality time with friends, family or just yourself. There’s an art to decorating a room that looks great and works well for you. So before you dive into a living room redesign with your pro, arm yourself with a few ...

34 Striking Bathroom Vanities

March 15th, 2019
If you’re redoing your bathroom, choosing a new vanity is likely to be high on your to-do list. You’ll want whatever you pick to be practical and functional, but it’s also an opportunity to add a little character to your space. We’ve gathered 34 distinctive vanities from around the world to show you what’s possible. JAC Interiors EmailSave 1. Location: Los AngelesDesi ...

Are Colorful Kitchen Appliances the Next Big Trend?

March 14th, 2019
White and gray may be holding steady as the most popular colors for kitchens, but I’m noticing a definite uptick in interest in adding touches of more vibrant hues into the mix. One way homeowners are seeking to introduce color is through appliances in unexpected shades, such as magenta, lime green and coral. Case Design/Remodeling, Inc. EmailSave Colorful appliances ...

Master Bath Loses Dark Finishes and Gains Airy Glamour

March 13th, 2019
Hermitage Kitchen Design Gallery EmailSave “After” photos by Melissa M. MillsBathroom at a GlanceWho lives here: A couple with two preteens Location: A suburb of Nashville, TennesseeSize: 198 square feet (18 square meters) Designer: Terri Sears of Hermitage Kitchen Design GalleryThe owners of this lovely renovated bathroom weren’t happy with how the space looked before, so t ...

Organic Modern Style for a Chef and a Baker

March 12th, 2019
Craig O'Connell Architecture EmailSave Photos by Helynn Ospina PhotographyKitchen at a GlanceWho uses it: A chef and a bakerLocation: Woodacre, CaliforniaSize: 330 square feet (31 square meters) including the dining spaceArchitect: Craig O’Connell ArchitectureNorthern Californians Nick and Arielle Giusto make magic in the kitchen. Nick is a fourth-generation miller and baker ...

6 Places to Punch Up a Kitchen With Purple

March 11th, 2019
Purple is, admittedly, a rather unusual color to use in a kitchen, but that’s exactly what makes it an interesting choice. It’s a tricky color to get right, though, because it can easily run cold and gloomy — not exactly the vibe most people are going for. We’ve rounded up examples and tips for how to successfully incorporate this regal hue into the kitchen. Bulles & Taille-cra ...

Smart Ideas From Beautifully Organized Living Rooms

March 10th, 2019
The living room is a hub of home life — it’s where you kick back to read, watch movies, gather with friends or even get a little work done. It’s also, for those very same reasons, a room that tends to be clutter-prone. If your goal is a beautifully organized home that has a place for everything so you have room to enjoy your downtime, this is a good place to begin. Peruse these 10 inspired ...

4 Refreshing Kitchens With Green Cabinets

March 9th, 2019
If you’re looking for a refreshing color to revitalize your kitchen, look no further than green. Its association with fresh fruits and vegetables makes it a natural choice to introduce a cheerful vibe. And there are many variations of green that work well. Here, four kitchens show how various shades of green on the cabinetry can deliver wonderful results. Ambrose Custom Builder ...

These New Products Aim to Make Your Kitchen Smarter

March 8th, 2019
If you’ve ever wished that your range hood would turn on automatically in response to your cooktop, you’re in luck — a new wave of technology in the kitchen will assist with this and other cooking tasks. The kitchen of the future was on display at the 2019 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show and International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas in February. Appliance manufacturers showcased products desig ...

Inspired Ideas for Your Empty-Nest Makeover

March 7th, 2019
While children are living at home, it can be hard to fathom a life without little ones (or not-so-little ones) underfoot. So when you do have the house to yourself, it may not be at all clear what to do. Should you keep everything as-is, renovate, downsize — or even upsize? Of course there’s no one right answer — but it makes sense to consider this an opportunity to reflect on what you want ...
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