Kitchen Trends of 2012
2012 trends include tall, solid-surface backsplashes, smarter storage, handy task stations and sheen instead of shine contemporary kitchen design by boston kitchen and bath Venegas and…
Cursed with a boring door but limited budget? Fake it till you make it!
traditional entry design by seattle interior designer It's The Little Things... there are plenty of ways to spice up a simple solid-front door. There's a lot you can do to make them special with…
Tech Tuesday Topic: Samsung 55″ OLED TV Unveiled at Consumer Electronics Show
The tech wires are all abuzz from all of the technical writers at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) currently on in Las Vegas. The folks at Digital Trends shared some news that should have some…
Chinoiserie Design Ideas
asian dining room design by dc metro interior designer huntley & co What exactly does Chinoiserie mean? In this day and age, I simply look to my pal Wikipedia to say these things as clearly…
Tech Tuesday Topic: A Smarter Bath Fan
As homes are being built tighter to save energy, effective ventilation is a must. Excessive humidity results in uncomfortable interiors, and provides an ideal environment for mould growth. A recent…
Defining Spaces: Six Ways to Work With an Open Foyer
traditional entry design by minneapolis design-build Schrader & Companies Many post-war and colonial homes lack a distinct foyer; either the front door opens right into the living area, or you…
9 Ways to Create a Not-So-Standard Bathroom
contemporary bathroom design by dc metro kitchen and bath Savena Doychinov, CKD/Design Studio Int'l Sometimes it's hard to get inspiration for a potentially uninteresting 5' x 8' bathroom space, and…
Plan of the Week: “Corporate Retreat or Ultimate Vacation Getaway”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 2957A-V1 This rustic chalet features 6 bedrooms, panoramic views, generous storage and many amenities. Suitable for large family vacations, a corporate retreat,…
In Praise of Simple Lines – New Modern Contemporary Models
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Model # 3713 Followers of DrummondHousePlans may have noticed a fresh look in a number of our new releases. We have received many requests for designs with a difference,…
Vanity Towers Take Bathroom Storage to New Heights
contemporary bathroom design by burlington architect Smith & Vansant Architects PC I'm sure most of us can agree that our bathroom storage is never enough. Enter the vanity tower. Because it…
Tech Tuesday Topic: Getting Rid of Wires Without Sacrificing Sound
modern living room design by san francisco spfa.com Many of us dream of a wireless home — a place where stereos, speakers and video components all live and work together without the eyesore of ugly…
Guest Post: The Best of Banquette Seating
Today, we are happy to have a guest post from Arcadian Lighting. ********************************************************* Hi, I’m Joanna, a writer for Arcadian Lighting, a top online source for the…
Tech Tuesday Topic: Untangle Yourself From Those Messy Wires
contemporary cable management design by Room & Board As we all become more and more tethered to our electronic devices, wire management is a challenge almost everyone faces. It's especially tough…
Decor Trends: Colour Zoning
According to colour experts at Sico, colour zoning is one of the hottest trends in home decorating. It allows you to add some colourful punch to a room in a big, bold way, without overwhelming the…
DIY Project – Updating Derelict Pine Furniture
Many vintage pine pieces like the ones featured below are abandoned or donated to thrift stores when the decor is refreshed. There is no place for pieces like this in a modern decor... or is there?…
Tiffany Lamps: A History in Design
Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933) is the creator of the well-known Tiffany lamp. His career began as an oil and watercolor painter, but he became interested in glass while traveling in Europe and…
12 Ways to Add Beautiful Stone to Your Home
traditional kitchen design by other metros general contractor Weaver Custom Homes When it comes to building materials, stone has been admired for its longevity and beauty since the oldest dates…
Tech Tuesday Topic: Automated Bathroom Lighting
When was the last time you stumbled out of bed in the middle of the night to the call of nature? Or tip-toed to the kitchen for a late night snack or something to drink? Toe-kick lighting in the…
Tech Tuesday Topic: See How TVs are Passing the Designer Test
Better-looking televisions and electronics come out of the armoir, into the room's design home electronics design by Seura Home electronics design has come a long way from the boxy tube TV…
