Posts Tagged ‘inspiration’
Kitchen Countertops: Materials
Countertops are a huge part of the kitchen design. They are used as a food preparation surface, bar or dining table, and so much more. There are many different types of countertops available for your kitchen. They range in materials almost more than any other home feature. Countertops are often made from wood, granite, stainless […]
You don’t need to wait for vacation to feel the peace and relaxation of a tropical island. A growing trend in interior design offers a way to get a resort vibe in the winter or summer. Even landlocked in Texas, you can bring tropical vibes into your home. Here are some of the best ways […]
Painting Guide: Using Sunlight and Direction
How do the houses in magazines get everything just right? Aside from practice, interior designers know to pay attention to the direction a room is facing because the sun’s location will change the appearance of colors. Knowing the type of sunlight that will enter your windows should be playing a role in your choice of […]
How to Warm Up a White Kitchen
The amazing thing about a white kitchen is that it is timeless. If you’ve ever painted your kitchen a fad color (ahem..greens, yellows and oranges from the 70’s) you know exactly what we are talking about. The big issue people run into with white kitchens is that they can sometimes feel cold and sterile instead […]
Enjoy a garden all year. While space is a factor, even window sills are large enough for gardens. The primary consideration when choosing a location for plants is looking at where you get the most light. Window sills that have southern or eastern exposure are prime locations for a kitchen garden. If you have a […]
Interior Design: Natural Window Light & Breaking The Rules
When you think about what to paint the walls of a small apartment, you probably aren’t thinking about painting the room black. A chic black room that is serving the purpose of both bedroom and living area? How could that possibly work? We’ll tell you how it works. Natural lighting. If you’ve got the right windows (and […]
Maximizing Your Home’s Natural Light
Create a lighter, brighter home easily. Natural light is always preferable to artificial light. Natural light cannot be replicated with interior lighting no matter how smart our bulbs get. Not every home is built with the goal of increasing natural light in mind. Here are a variety of things you can do to maximize the […]
A New Front Door One of the easiest ways to add instant curb appeal to your home is to update your front door. It is one of first thing that your guests notice when they enter your home. New front door can also save you money on energy bills. New entry doors can also add […]
Your Master Suite is your start of the day & end of the day sanctuary. Enjoy it to the fullest! Wake up with natural light, embrace space, let your bed be your centerpiece. Choose A Low Profile Headboard Large low profile headboards give the sense of expansiveness. Solid wood headboards are beautiful and invite lots […]
Cozy Window Seats We Are Falling For
Putting a window seat so close to the fire with a reading light above creates the perfect space to get comfortable with a good book. We also love the clean lines of the window and the extra storage under the seat. If you are going to create a space like this, make sure you are […]
