Redecorating After A Flood: How To Make Your Basement Flood Resistant
S. Lewis A flooded basement is one of the most nerve-wracking experiences you can have as a homeowner. Whether it’s a catastrophic knee-deep backup or a few inches of water that came from nowhere,...
View ArticleReframe How You Sleep with a New Bed Frame
B. Boza We all want to sleep better. But while chronic insomnia can be a medical problem that requires serious intervention (always check with a doctor), sometimes improving your sleep can be as simple...
View ArticleLiving Grandly with Grand Millennial Style
B. Boza You may feel like your grandparents when trying to keep up with latest slang and trends. But while “grand millennial” is new terminology, it’s likely a style you’ve seen before. Patterned...
View ArticleIntroducing Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2022: Very Peri
S. Lewis My breakdown of Pantone’s color of the year pick for 2022 is coming to you a little late this year for one simple reason: I’m not a huge fan of Periwinkle. I lived in a house painted almost...
View ArticleAlternative Dining Tables for Alternative Dining Styles
B. Boza We’ve talked before about what you can do without a dedicated dining room, but what about going without a dedicated dining table? In many modern homes, there simply isn’t room for a dining...
View ArticleFurniture Must-Haves for Maximizing a Small Apartment
B. Boza Whether you’re moving into your first apartment or living in a big city, small apartments are everywhere. With such little room to work with, it can feel impossible to decorate. But don’t give...
View ArticleGet the Look: Outfitting Your Garage for People and Vehicles
B. Boza Everybody wants a beautiful, organized garage. Ideally, one you can even spend casual time in without a project to tinker on or a car to repair. But getting there is a lot easier said than...
View ArticleCloset Lights For The Rest Of Us: LED Lighted Closet Bars
S. Lewis We’ve all seen pictures of huge, boutique-style walk-in closets. You know the ones: with shoes, jewelry, ties, and cuff links on display so you can meet each day like you’ve just had a visit...
View ArticleCombination Laundry Rooms for the Space-Saving Home Planner
B. Boza By and large, laundry rooms come in two flavors: banished to the basement, or put on a pedestal in gorgeous, fully-finished, dedicated laundry rooms. But what if I told you there was another...
View ArticleGet The Look: Redecorating To Make A Little Space Go A Long Way
S. Lewis For one reason or another, many us have had to find ways to do more at home in recent years. Whether your work or school is more often remote than it used to be, your household has grown,...
View ArticleCombination Nightstand Desks – Space Saving Home Office Ideas
S. Lewis Working from home is hard, for more reasons than one. No space, no privacy, no routine, no work-life boundary? Getting to work in your PJs probably sounds a whole lot less glamorous than it...
View ArticleLift Up Your Sunken Living Room Design for Modern Times
B. Boza Sunken living rooms are coming back into style! Or in some cases, trendy renovators are no longer removing them from existing homes. In either case, consider your options before you call a...
View Article5 Home Styling Tips for a Covertly More Accessible Living Space
B. Boza Life is easier than it’s been in centuries. For many of us though, “easier” doesn’t equal “easy.” We bring up ADA compliance and accessibility in posts, but what about the more invisible, small...
View ArticleGet The Look: Building Symmetrical Spaces With Style
S. Lewis Good symmetry is one of the fundamentals of interior design. There’s something inherently pleasing about a room with a balanced feel to it; it’s an easy way to get a professional look without...
View ArticleGet The Look: A Simple, Stylish Midcentury Modern Bedroom
S. Lewis Midcentury modern design is making a comeback in a big way – and for more than one reason. Lots of the pieces you can now find replicas of in furniture stores? You can find the originals in a...
View ArticleUpdate Your Dining Room to Be Both Luxurious and Modern
B. Boza Dining rooms have to adapt to multiple occasions to survive today’s home renovations. Being a singular, formal place to have a meal together is no longer enough to keep the dining room safe...
View ArticleGet The Look: An Easy-To-Clean Black And White Bedroom
S. Lewis There’s one feature that’s almost-universal to the hotel experience, whether you’re staying somewhere budget-friendly or ultra-luxe: white sheets and comforters. Bleachable linens make it easy...
View ArticleHow to Fill Your Bookshelves Without a Large Book Collection
B. Boza It’s easy for big book fans to fill bookshelves in their homes with everything they’ve ever read or want to read. But not everyone has a large book collection. You may not be a big reader,...
View ArticleHow to Style a Small Bedroom For All Your House or Apartment Needs
B. Boza Decorating a small space is always a pain. But for a small bedroom in particular, the best way to deal with a limited square footage is going to depend a lot on how you use the room. There’s a...
View ArticleGet the Look: Gold on the Ceiling (And the Rest of the Dining Room, Too)
B. Boza All trends tend to circle around, and gold hardware and accents are back! They’ve become a popular way to warm the icy color palettes of the last decade. A few small replacements are all you...
View ArticleRoom With a View: How To Maximize Your Natural Light
B. Boza Looking through interior design photos for inspiration for your own home, you’ve probably noticed that some rooms simply look more inviting than others. That certain special something is almost...
View ArticleBreaking Down the Patterns and Textures of Grandmillennial
B. Boza We’ve talked before about grandmillennial style—now also referred to as “granny chic” since we last checked in—and how to know it when you see it. It’s a design sense and lifestyle that mixes...
View ArticleSherwin-Williams 2023 Color of The Year Is Redend Point
B. Boza As we really roll into the new year, every big paint company releases their trendy color of the year, and 2023 is no different. For Sherwin-Williams, this year’s big color is Redend Point (SW...
View ArticleA Quick Guide To Choosing, Sizing, And Staging A New Area Rug
S. Lewis I’m deep in the weeds of choosing a few new area rugs for my home, and you know what that means: you get to skip the drudgery and go straight to the short version. Now, I talked a lot about...
View ArticleViva Magenta! 2023 Pantone’s Color of the Year
B. Boza With the turn from 2022 to 2023, many interior designers wait in anticipation for word from Pantone. Pantone’s Color of the Year is always a hot topic, and 2023’s capitalizes on that buzz with...
View ArticlePatterns and Palettes to Spruce Up Your Child’s Bedroom or Nursery
B. Boza While there is a popular trend of decorating a kid’s room or nursery in a neutral palette like grey or beige, which has many advantages and is worth your consideration, it can feel a bit...
View ArticleGet The Look: Level Up Your Decor By Adding An Accent Color
S. Lewis Decorating with neutral base elements makes it simple to add color to you decor with easy-to-swap accent pieces. But often examples of this are pretty in-your-face; they highlight a single...
View ArticleDon’t Feel Cornered: Utilizing Your Home’s Corner Space
B. Boza Corners are a tricky-to-decorate but mandatory space in every home. Unless we start building all our homes to be curved (which would create a different problem!), you’ll always have several...
View ArticleI Can’t Believe It IS Velvet! Velvet Sofas For Today’s Living Rooms
B. Boza Ever feel like most sofas look the same? You’re not alone. In fact, while fabric and leather are still among the top upholstery choices for a sofa, there’s an unexpected third contender that’s...
View ArticleDressed to Rest: Bed Add-Ons For A Better Night’s Sleep
B. Boza It’s easier than ever to make the picture-perfect bedroom of your dreams. However, the reality may not live up to the photos once you have to sleep there every night. Here’s a guide on how to...
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