Archives for 2015
How to Choose a Backsplash for Your Granite Counters
December 11, 2015 By Leave a Comment
If you’ve fallen for a gorgeous slab, pair it with a backsplash material that will show it at its best
So you’ve chosen granite countertops for their beauty and durability, but now you’re stumped about what to use for your backsplash. Granite is a tricky one. There are so many different color and pattern choices. Some are very busy, while others are subtler. Some are dark; others are light. Some have large swooping vein patterns, while others are dotty or splattered.
Each slab is unique, so it’s not possible to make sweeping generalities about what works with every piece of granite. But if you look at why and how these pairings are pleasing, you’ll get some good ideas for a material to pair with the particular stone you’ve fallen for.
7 Striking Paint Colors for Your Powder Room
December 7, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Whether you opt for a little or a lot, see why the petite bathroom is the perfect place for a fun hue
Interested in adding dramatic color to your home but worried about going too far? Rather than dialing down the vibrancy of your favorite bold hue, think instead about using it strategically. An intense color on the wall of a living room or bedroom may be too much, but it can be a fun option for rooms we tend to pass through or spend less time in, such as the powder room.
10 Quick Ways to Cozy Up Your Home for Winter
December 3, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Shopping your house and doing a little rearranging can make those long, cold nights a lot more enjoyable
I don’t know about you, but days that get shorter and shorter bring my mood down — it’s too dark to go for an early-evening walk and the hours until bedtime seem to stretch out before me. However, I’ve found some ways to enjoy this time by cozying up my house for the coming cold months — without, I should clarify, spending any money. Here are some of the easy things I do to create a warm ambiance that I hope will help you cozy up your own nest.
16 Fabulous Outdoor Christmas Decorations
December 1, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Vanity Hardware That Adds a Stylish Touch to the Bath
November 29, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Round, square, classy, sassy — distinctive knobs and pulls put the finishing touch on your bathroom cabinets
Just as a necklace enhances a little black dress, or smart cuff links punctuate a classic suit, cabinet hardware can infuse a bathroom with your personal style. If you’re accessorizing a new bath, or craving a quick, inexpensive way to change things up in an existing bathroom, consider your vanity’s knobs and pulls. Doing something special with this small detail can have a big impact on the look of the room.
