Is your room so long and narrow that you get the urge to put on some tacky shoes with big numbers on the back and throw a ball down a bowling lane? Well, unless you love living in a bowling alley, check out the following Ideabook and get tips on furniture arrangements that WON’T make…
Little Miss Muffet sat on her tuffet, but I wonder if it looked as good as any of these? Stools and hassocks — aka “tuffets” if you are writing nursery rhymes — are some of the most versatile pieces of furniture in the house. They are so small, you can slip them in as extra…
In lofts and open plan homes, leaving out walls opens up the floor plan and creates a spacious feeling. One trend is to have the bathroom and bedroom completely open to each other. Definitely not an option for the shy! What do you think? Is that going too far in the quest for open space?…
Best purchase ever for my living room was my curved sofa. It provides seating for five,and we don’t have to lean out to see each other past the person between us. Imagine that! Curved sofa’s provide more then just a comfy conversational seating area though — they can also get you out of some pretty…
You love the clean look of a platform bed except you don’t like the idea of crawling out of bed 12 inches from the floor right? You’re in luck! Well bye-bye box spring, with recent improvements in mattress construction, box springs are not always needed and could become a thing of the past. Platform beds…
Coming up with a successful color palette for your home interior can be stressful. Because of this, many people default to a neutral color palette only to end up with a lifeless and dull sea of beige! A mix of texture, pattern, quality materials and varying shades all play an important role in designing a neutral colored interior that is soothing…
The Holiday season is in full swing and with guests pouring through the door, your powder room will seriously be put to the test. Set your powder room up to pamper your guests and see how to spend your party time enjoying yourself instead of refreshing the supplies! Powder Rooms That Really Perform Houzz– Kitchen…
What do a pack of dogs, a swimmer and shirts with too much starch have in common? Somehow all of these became unique, artistic and decorative elements in people’s homes. Check out how the unexpected can add fun and show stopping excitement to your home décor. Art: The Unexpected Houzz– Kitchen Remodel, Bathroom Remodel and More» Browse…
When finding that perfect bedside table there are SO many things to consider, and who says it even needs to be a table? Well I certainly don’t. If you have been spending hours shopping around to find the perfect side tables to hold your bonbons & that nightly glass of wine, check out all the…
If you are a TV addict and you want to make sure you don’t miss a minute of your favorite shows, there’s always a way to sneak a TV into any room, whether you want to watch your soaps in the Kitchen or bath tub, sitcoms in the living room, or sports in your man-cave.…
I love to see walls with unique textures! Not a faux finish which just looks textured — but the real deal that you can feel! Check out this collection of inspirational ideas for deeply textured wall treatments using glass, metal, wood, wall coverings, fabric and more. Textured Walls: Inspiration Beyond Paint and Wallpaper Houzz– Kitchen…
It’s fun to check out all the beautifully designed rooms we see done by the interior designers on Houzz.com. They make it look so easy, don’t they? But there are lots of ways to make mistakes — oh yes, I’ve made some too and learned the hard way! I’ve compiled a list of the Top…
If you have been struggling with decorating your home and just don’t seem to be getting the room right, chances are you’ve made one — or two, or seven — of the top ten decorating mistakes. Check out these great examples of rooms that have successfully dealt with these common design issues. This is just…
If you are an art lover, you know that buying and living with art is so rewarding! But did you know that what you do with your interior decor can actually boost the impact of your art? 10 Design Strategies for Art Lovers Houzz– Kitchen Remodels, Bathroom Remodels and More» Browse Kids Products on Houzz-…
Are you about to embark on a bathroom remodel? There are so many choices today! If you are a bath lover, including one of these modern and unique tubs in your design can lead to bathtub bliss! 19 Dream Tubs for Bath Lovers Houzz– Kitchen Remodel, Bathroom Remodel and More» Browse Kitchen Products on Houzz-…
Do you find that just about no matter where you place your sofa in your living room, it just never seems to work? With smaller homes, the living room may have doorways or windows on almost all walls making it tough to find a good direction for the sofa. Well — did you ever think…
