As the Christmas season approaches and you are decking your halls, don’t forget the Christmas mantel decorations. Many people will hang the traditional stockings over the fireplace, but what can you do on top of the mantel? The following ideas should give you some good inspiration on how to decorate your mantel for Christmas. Create…
Every year the Pantone Color Institute reveals a new color ton which becomes the global trend for the season to come. The institute recognizes the importance of color as a strategic asset and has become an authority in color-related design matters. After Serenity and Rose Quartz in 2016 and Greenery in 2017, we’re now prepared…
Are you bored with your old master bedroom and want to put a twist to it? Then it may be time to give your room the ultimate makeover and have it look like the gorgeous and ample space that’s perfect for a good night’s sleep. But the question is: Where do you start? It’s time…
Laura Gaskill, Houzz Contributor Have you noticed that the state of your kitchen can make a huge difference in how your entire home feels? When things aren’t running as they should, the smallest tasks (making breakfast, putting away groceries) can feel like a hassle. Messiness can sneak up on you — the corners get a…
Bunk beds are extraordinarily practical and it’s easy to see why. Few other options are as great for a small space as these cool bunk beds we’re about to show you. They’re space-efficient and that’s one of the things that matter most when dealing with a small floor plan but they’re also inexpensive and easy…
Lisa Frederick, Houzz Contributor I’ve always loved to cook. My stove gets a daily workout, my recipe books number in the hundreds, and I have so many pots, dishes and kitchen gadgets that I rotate them in and out of storage. With enthusiasm comes a price, however: an unruly mess that somehow has overtaken every…
If you are living in an apartment that is tight on space, you might find decorating an apartment for Christmas to be quite challenging. The following are some ways that you can use your small space in festive ways. Wall Apartment Christmas Tree A Christmas wall tree is a great way to incorporate a tree into…
In recent years, consideration for bedroom space has often trumped other factors, like look or price. After all, people living in small spaces don’t have room for the king-size bed of their dreams—even a full-size bed may be too much of a space hog. That’s why people have become interested in transforming furniture, particularly with…
Mitchell Parker, Houzz Editorial Staff Despite the benefits of neutral kitchens, such as enhanced natural light and an emboldened sense of cleanliness, many homeowners find neutral kitchens so boring. Never fear. With a few design tweaks, you can get all the advantages of neutral kitchens with a little added excitement. These six kitchens show you…
Things To Do by Alyss Bowen | 04 09 2016 If your room is the size of a pea, we’ve got the answers So you’re moving into a flat smaller than a shoe cupboard because your current flat is ridden in mould and you can’t afford anything bigger. But where on earth are you going…
By Laura Gaskill, Houzz Editorial Staff From the slam and squeak of a screen door to the scent of berry pie wafting from its windowsill cooling spot, summer in the kitchen can stir up cravings for times gone by (or at least their style). Whether you pine for the kitchen of your childhood home or…
Designer Ken Fulk isn’t typically one to break with tradition. Especially when it comes to kitchens. “I try to avoid trends. You want to build something that’s going to last for a while and not something that you are going to grow tired of,” he says. But his latest project isn’t just any kitchen. It’s…
Photography by STUDIO MCGEE In our opinion, the best kitchens are those that look like the homeowners actually cook! Whether your kitchen is dated, classic, modern, or trendy, styling adds much-appreciated warmth and personality. Nothing beats having friends and family gather in the kitchen to chat and eat, so make it inviting! We…
With everything that seems to go on around Christmas, it is easy to forget to turn the Christmas lights on or off. Whether you have lights around the outside of your home, a great set up of Christmas tree lights, or a whole yard display, having some technical help could make controlling your Christmas lights…
By Yanic Simard, Houzz Contributor The classic kitchen work triangle organizes foot traffic from the fridge to the sink to the stove, in an attempt to make cooking and preparing meals flow more smoothly. But what about the other major, although sometimes smaller, appliances that many of us use every day? Take the microwave, for…