These are great pointers for moving into a new space! A mood board is an excellent idea and act as a way to visually organize the direction you are heading and therefore help keep you from feeling...
Love the ideas. Displaying the cards is a great way to acknowledge how you value the good wishes received from your friends and family... what the holidays are about! You can also tuck amidst the...
Ikea is a great place to buy inexpensive cabinet hardware! Stainless steel options that you only pay a fraction of the cost of what you would pay nearly anywhere else. I just ordered the Strecket...
Although I think the stainless steel would be pretty, the problems mentioned by home body are a consideration. I would probably go with black or very dark countertop with a dark tile backsplash - ...
It IS adorable but something needs to be done about the bed. I don't think that fold out foam seat thing should count as an actual place to sleep. My back hurts just looking at it which takes awa...
Love the pics of it as flooring - the corks give it a fun, whimsical shape. I have to agree with the polish chick though as far as cleaning is concerned. Would not want to take on that responsibi...
We're currently remodeling our small kitchen and after much thought decided to opt for a smaller 18" dishwasher (as opposed to a standard 24"). Because of this, we were able to include a full siz...
A very funky hotel. Really love the contrast between the perfectly aged look and the pretty finishes, such as the glossy red vanity and polished shower/bath fixtures in an otherwise eclectic bathr...
I think these are fabulously interesting ways to decorate in neutrals. The various tones and textures give the rooms a dynamic feel. It is also different than the normal, polished look that pops ...
I do like these - and they are soft enough to be fairly non-intimidating to use.
For those of us that are still color-challenged and would like the peace of mind knowing that we are in...
Thank you for the tips on buying furniture for/decorating a small space, especially the part about using larger furniture pieces. I'm always tempted to by "apartment-sized" furniture so it is a hel...
I agree with the posts above that recommend some rich draperies. It's a lovely nook and a lovely color palette to work with. I would also replace the heavier side table with something lighter. ...
I agree with Anusha73 about running the cabinets to the ceiling - using lighter (white) cabinets on the top and darker cabinets on the bottom. At least that's what we're aiming for with the renova...
I love the sense of connection I have with the others in our building, as well as those folks I pass regularly on the street. It is one of the reasons my husband and I have decided to stay in our ...
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Agree with Keyse - thank you for sharing this list of design blogs.
Love the Bark Hearth Set from Roost: http://www.17thandriggs.com/barkhearthfireplacetoolset.aspx
These are great pointers for moving into a new space! A mood board is an excellent idea and act as a way to visually organize the direction you are heading and therefore help keep you from feeling...
Love the ideas. Displaying the cards is a great way to acknowledge how you value the good wishes received from your friends and family... what the holidays are about! You can also tuck amidst the...
Ikea is a great place to buy inexpensive cabinet hardware! Stainless steel options that you only pay a fraction of the cost of what you would pay nearly anywhere else. I just ordered the Strecket...
Love these - I can't quite figure out how much I love the wallpaper though - is it overwhelmingly busy or just perfect? Hmmm.... http://blog.17t...
Although I think the stainless steel would be pretty, the problems mentioned by home body are a consideration. I would probably go with black or very dark countertop with a dark tile backsplash - ...
It IS adorable but something needs to be done about the bed. I don't think that fold out foam seat thing should count as an actual place to sleep. My back hurts just looking at it which takes awa...
Love the pics of it as flooring - the corks give it a fun, whimsical shape. I have to agree with the polish chick though as far as cleaning is concerned. Would not want to take on that responsibi...
We're currently remodeling our small kitchen and after much thought decided to opt for a smaller 18" dishwasher (as opposed to a standard 24"). Because of this, we were able to include a full siz...
A very funky hotel. Really love the contrast between the perfectly aged look and the pretty finishes, such as the glossy red vanity and polished shower/bath fixtures in an otherwise eclectic bathr...
I use my local True Value for nearly every home improvement or fix it project - see how cute it is: http://ww2.truevalue.com/17th/ Yes - i...
I think these are fabulously interesting ways to decorate in neutrals. The various tones and textures give the rooms a dynamic feel. It is also different than the normal, polished look that pops ...
I personally love these mason jar lights! Could be interpreted as country, eclectic or shabby chic version of these exposed bulb pendants:
I do like these - and they are soft enough to be fairly non-intimidating to use. For those of us that are still color-challenged and would like the peace of mind knowing that we are in...
Thank you for the tips on buying furniture for/decorating a small space, especially the part about using larger furniture pieces. I'm always tempted to by "apartment-sized" furniture so it is a hel...
I agree with the posts above that recommend some rich draperies. It's a lovely nook and a lovely color palette to work with. I would also replace the heavier side table with something lighter. ...
Thanks for sharing these sales and events! As a local DC resident, I really appreciate the roundup!
I agree with Anusha73 about running the cabinets to the ceiling - using lighter (white) cabinets on the top and darker cabinets on the bottom. At least that's what we're aiming for with the renova...
I love the sense of connection I have with the others in our building, as well as those folks I pass regularly on the street. It is one of the reasons my husband and I have decided to stay in our ...