No longer consigned to the basement or unused nook, the home office has emerged as one of the most important residential amenities, thanks to an uptick in both self-employment and flexible working trends. “The home office comes up all the time… Continue Reading
The eye is a muscle and likes to be worked. To avoid a boring living room, give your eyes something to do. But don’t go overboard … in most living rooms, one main focal point is enough. A fireplace is… Continue Reading
Kristin Hillery is a design-obsessed writer and photographer based in Austin, Texas. Currently the editor of Modernize, Kristin has written for Apartment Therapy, That Other Paper, The Onion A.V. Club, and was a contributing author to the humor book, “Please Fire… Continue Reading
Whether you are designing a laundry room for a new home, remodeling your current space or just looking to refresh your laundry room’s look, inspiration can come from just about anywhere. Here are 50 diverse laundry rooms each offering some great stylish components. One easy… Continue Reading
What’s a high end kitchen? Sometimes, it doesn’t even exist; it’s just a figment of the imagination, laid down temporarily in physical form as a concept kitchen at a bath and kitchen show. Sometimes, it does exist, but it’s designed for… Continue Reading
A fireplace doesn’t have to stand out to have an impact. The modern fireplace in this neutral living room by Elms Interior Design blends into its surroundings due in large part to the fact that there’s no mantel. The box fits snugly into… Continue Reading
In decorating terms, “Eclectic” refers to style that is firmly anchored in the past, but it does not have to mean boring, dated, fussy, or a roomful of antiques. Instead, Eclectic style embraces classic design, symmetrical placing of furnishings, rich color schemes, and a… Continue Reading
Eclectic decor is all about fun and personality. The style is defined by you, not by magazines and catalogs. So don’t be afraid to use things that call to your personal sense of style: fall in love with a mirror,… Continue Reading
The rise in eclectic architecture created a need for interior specialists who had the skill, understanding and knowledge of past historical styles, in order to produce suitable accompanying interiors. This resulted in the emergence of Interior Decoration as a regarded profession. Prominent… Continue Reading
A small space with huge potential, eclectic balconies are the unsung heroes of the exterior design world. A balcony has the ability to beautify an otherwise boring facade and up a home’s curb appeal while simultaneously housing a garden, workout… Continue Reading
