8 Ways to Make Your Mantel Shine

mediterranean living room design by los angeles interior designer M2 Interior Design, Inc. As the weather gets cooler, our focus turns toward the warmth of the fireplace and its surrounding beauty.…

Decor: The Best Upgrades for Your Money

Designers at HGTV share the best upgrades for your money... "The key to any new-build is the upgrades,but they can cost a fortune. A lot of them are worth spending the money, however, because they're…

DIY Project: Bring an old chair to life by re-upholstering

Are you saddled with an heirloom piece of furniture that doesn't suit your decor? Or perhaps you've found a piece in a second-hand store that you simply love the shape of? If you have basic sewing…

Color Psychology: Yellow

With the official onset of autumn, how about a little look into the color psychology of one of the sunniest of the autumnal colors? Many people shy away from using yellow, but a better understanding…

Off the Beaten Path: Delightful Alcove Spaces

  traditional hall design by charleston general contractor Priester's Custom Contracting, LLC Whether for art, a bed, a chair, a tub or any other reason, alcoves provide those special spaces that…

Decor: White Chic Done Right

So we are now officially past the Labour Day weekend and following the advice of fashionistas - packing away white shoes, pants and accessories. If you are a lover of all things white, your decor…

The Case for Linoleum and Vinyl Floors

Paul Anater of Kitchen and Residential Design is a prolific writer who's articles show up in many design circles. He has posted a series of flooring articles on one of our favorite design sites,…

Decor: How to Decorate With Red

Get inspired to use the color of luck and love in your interior design! modern entry design by portland architect Giulietti Schouten Architects The color red is powerful, both in its appearance and…

Decor: Small Ideas For Big Results

  contemporary hall design by denver architect Forum Phi When looking to make changes in our homes' decor, we often think of making improvements on a larger scale. I'm always excited about…

Set Sail Year Round With Breezy Boat Decor

spaces design Although summer is coming to an end, there are still ways to evoke the feelings of a breezy coastal getaway at home all year long. One of the greatest feelings of freedom in the world…

Decor: 17 Ways to Light Up Your Fireplace

modern media room design by indianapolis general contractor Wrightworks, LLC The main function of a fireplace is to provide warmth, but it’s also a great spot to punch up a room’s style. That said,…

An Introduction to Solid-Plank Wood Floors

contemporary living room design by san francisco architect Mark English Architects, AIA   Wood floors are a classic addition to any home. Barring damage from fire or flood, a well-made and…

Interior Space Planning Basics

DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3826 Main Floor When designing floor plans, you will notice that the Drummond design team does a mock placement of typical furniture. We hear time and time again how…

Decor: 20 Ways to Light Up Your Home With Creativity and Surprise

modern bathroom design by nashville interior designer Jamie Beckwith It’s no secret that lighting can make or break a room. The secret lies in the many different forms and functions in which we can…

Decor: How to Add Depth to Your Interiors with Accent Colour

If you are trying to add the finishing touches on your room but can’t figure out what the missing aesthetic piece is, it may be accent color. Accent colors enable a room to become whole with…

Decor: How to Hide Those Plugs and Switches

  mediterranean bathroom design by houston general contractor Hann Builders Local building codes say we have to have so many outlets every so often. And switches are just a necessity of life. So…

Screen the Porch for a Living Room (Almost) all Year

traditional porch design by san francisco architect Gast Architects If you are looking to expand your home and create a wonderful space you'll get great use of for three seasons, consider adding a…

Kitchen Solution: The Open Island

eclectic kitchen design by philadelphia general contractor Buckminster Green LLC Do you long for a kitchen island but fear that your kitchen is too small to handle one? This may not be the case.…

Going Green in the Laundry Room

As industries shift to accommodate a new market for eco-friendly products, your choices as a consumer are becoming more and more important to the task of creating a greener world. This permeates your…

Entrance Canopies – The New Porch (13 images)

Creative Overhangs Offer Sheltered Passage to the Front Door   modern entry design by austin architect Furman + Keil Architects In traditional residential architecture in the United States, the…