Spring Cleaning doesn’t have to take hours or even days. These three simple things can spruce up your place in less than an hour, but boy, do they make it sparkle! Make mirrors and table lamps shine. Use a duster or soft rags to remove dust from table lamps and wipe down mirrors with […]
Spring is the time to refresh and renew, to repair, plant, and otherwise give your place a much needed face lift after a long, bruising winter. Here are some home maintenance and extra do-dads that are worth setting aside a little extra time and cash. Treat yourself to spring blooms. Spring flowers such as […]
The first official day of spring is March 20. So whether there’s still snow on the ground or flowers in bloom, you can rest assured that nicer weather is on its way. Usher in the new season with a bit of spring cleaning, getting a little dirt under your nails, or simplifying and streamlining your […]
With hot trends like downsizing and tiny living poised to dominate in 2019, it’s no wonder that multifunctional furniture is, and will continue to be all the rage in the new year. Living in a smaller house isn’t just popular with the elderly after they enter retirement, but young couples are also looking for smaller […]
Colors are so important for your home, they affect your mood and can completely transform a space. “The pendulum is swinging from crisp white, softly textural Scandinavian-inspired Hygge back to vivid, high-contrast patterns and big statement mixing of materials and scale. As the volume continues to turn up in the world around us, people will […]
For 2019, one of the biggest home design trends is to luxe up your bedroom. And why not? The bedroom should be your oasis, a place where you can have sweet dreams nestled beneath sumptuous fabrics, especially now that daylight savings time wants to rob you of your precious z’s. Gone are the minimalist headboards […]
One of the biggest design trends for 2019 may require a bit of an investment. Whether you go with trendy florals, geometric patterns or a classic Persian or Oriental rug from a legitimate dealer, you won’t regret the warmth and dimension a high-quality rug adds to your home. “I think nice wool rugs should […]
If you love a garden with its beautiful array of color that mother nature has bestowed upon us, you might be tempted to bring some of those beautiful blooms inside. Well, now is the time to do just that, as floral patterns have become the interior design trend that everyone is flipping for. Floral […]
What goes around comes around, especially when it comes to design periods. One blast from the past that has suddenly become a hot trend for 2019 is Art Deco design. The Art Deco period was very popular in America and Europe in the 1920s and 1930s, and a stark contrast to the more minimalist, […]
Step aside, straight lines; when looking at the hottest 2019 home design trends, it’s all about embracing your curves. Over the past few months, design blogs, stylish furniture designers, and cool spaces like The Wing have ditched the boxy furniture (so last year) for hip pieces with soft lines and rounded edges. And why not? […]