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...
Interior designer house tour: Mark Sikes’ elegant Southern California Home
Interior Designer House Tour
Interior designer Mark Sikes' and partner Michael Griffin's home is full of unexpected and wonderful moments of old world Hollywood glam, while still maintaining an open and organic feel. Check it out below:
Couch in the kitchen? How genius is that for entertainers. Just make sure it's a stain proof, easily washed material. Not as crazy about...
Out East: Houses and Gardens of the Hamptons
Book Review: Out East Houses and Gardens of the Hamptons
I have the pleasure today of reviewing Out East Houses and Gardens of the Hamptons by Jennifer Ash Rudick and photographs by Tria Giovan. Though I lived in NYC for many years I never made it out to the Hamptons. Obviously I'd heard of it and knew it as a...
Beach House Inspiration: Decorology’s obsession this week
Beach House Decorating Ideas and Inspiration
Unfortunately we don't have a beach house, we aren't even looking at beach house rentals this year, and we don't even have a vacation planned. And after spending this past year working and taking care of baby, I really, really need a vacation. So for now, I will just have to settle for beach...
Minimalist Interiors An approach for clean and serene spaces
Minimalist Interiors
Sometimes I think we forget that simple can be just as beautiful and well decorated! With things so hectic in my life right now, it's nice to see such minimalist interiors that are simple and clean. Spring and summer is also a great time to clear out clutter - so be a little more ruthless when you empty...
Easy Kitchen Projects: Fun and DIY
Easy Kitchen Projects
Making your kitchen your own can seem a little daunting since most homes come with the basic builder kitchen materials. Here are a few easy kitchen projects to bring a little of your personality into your kitchen!
via thedecorista
Picking unique door knobs and pulls is a great way to add a touch of you into your kitchen. I'm loving...