Utilizing space: Extra space worth using!
Utilizing Space
I love natural light in a home and tall ceilings can add to that by making a room feel large and bright. A great way to add some of that in a smaller home is doing a loft conversion. Opening up an attic and using that space can really add a lot to a home.
That extra space could...
Home makeover by interior designer Thom Filicia!
Home Makeover
This post is an oldie (but a goodie). Being that I'm insanely busy right now I felt a throwback was in order. Real Simple and Chase Blueprint awarded one very lucky winner a $20,000 home makeover by the wonderful Thom Filicia! That lucky winner of the contest, "Blueprint to a Beautiful Home" was Stephanie Gayol Phillipou of Mountainside,...
Small bathroom ideas: Make your tiny bathroom gorgeous AND functional!
Small bathroom ideas
I think it's just my fate to always have a small bathroom. Even the master bathroom in our home is small, even for a regular bathroom.... We make do though, and the best solution I've found is to use vertical space to create storage options. We have a cabinet installed over the toilet, and the towel rods...
Wall Inspiration: Walls that Make A Statment
Wall Inspiration
Lately my eyes have been drawn to some great rooms that are making a statement and I am loving it! Whether they are bold, classy, or just downright elegant, it is nice to see someone take a chance and make something beautiful out of it.
This wallpaper would not be an immediate first choice for me but it definitely...
Light airy house: Tour this home full of gorgeous antiques
House Tour
This light airy house is so subtly glamorous and elegant, but the classic furniture in tougher textures keeps the place kid friendly...
The desk and chair are such a great pair but I never would have thought of putting them together
so pretty...
Event the breakfast table is elegant, but doesn't look too fragile or dainty
The table and chairs are perfect
This...
Handcrafted furniture – beauty, quality, and history
One of my favorite local artists is furniture maker Scott Alan Ewine. I was lucky enough to find him years ago when I was looking for a handmade, live edge coffee table. He's still busy in his Frederick, MD studio making gorgeous tables from locally-sourced wood. Check out his latest masterpiece below.
Isn't this white...
Creating a Unique Painted Floor
These days, wooden floors are all the rage, and there is a choice of colors, materials, types and prices to suit every situation and budget, from traditional solid wood floors made of the finest oak to modern engineered laminate that is even cheaper than carpet.
However, some people can go through the entire range of wooden floor solutions at a...
Interior Design Tips for Adding Versatility
Interior Design Tips
No sooner have we got the home looking perfect and summery than the days start getting shorter, and thoughts start to turn towards Thanksgiving. The temptation is to completely change the décor again, but that is not always practical. Here, we take a look at four design tips for adding versatility to your living space and making...
5 Simple Ways to Renovate Your Bathroom
If you want to refresh the look and feel of your bathroom then you would benefit from these 5 simple ways to renovate a bathroom. These tips should make the overall bathroom renovation experience a more pleasant one.
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Go Green with Appliance and Materials
We all have to do our part for the environment so if you are swapping...
5 Clever Tips on Decorating Your Interiors
There are always times in one’s life when one just gets tired of one’s living room or bedroom and wants to add something more to what one already has. Adding beauty to your wall could help you there to fill the emptiness you feel within your abode. I always find that having flowersforeveryone.com.au in my house can really lighten...