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What Your Sofa Style Says About You

Your choice of sofa style could say more about you than you realize. Here’s a list of eight popular styles – and a brief breakdown of the personality types most compatible with each one. Read on to discover your sofa match-made-in-heaven! 1. Chesterfield Poise guides your choices, and you’re partial to anything old-fashioned and glamourous – […]

Wall Art Ideas for Bedroom

These beautiful wall art ideas for the bedroom will be sure to get you in the decorating mood! Idea #1: Summer Serenity Just because the tides change, doesn’t mean your summer spirit has to. Beach it up with ocean wall art – and get whisked away in a whirlwind of salty air, sandy toes and […]

Mission Furniture Style Guide

A look at the mission style of furniture and how to bring it home. Mission style furniture is often believed to be traced back to the 1890s, when the Spanish missions flourished in California during the state’s colonial period. While there are similarities between “mission style” and the California missions, the two are, in fact, […]

Decorating on a Budget

1. Start with the floor. By: Danny Hsu  A strong canvas such as an area rug will keep your furniture pieces feeling defined and pulled together. Select a neutral area rug with hints of color to add intrigue and flair. It’s an easy and affordable way to make a statement. 2. Get chic storage. By: Gabrielle Bocanegra […]

6 Reasons Why Scandifornian is Our New Favorite Style

Finding the perfect word to encapsulate your style isn’t always easy, but sometimes you stumble across a genius expression that adequately sums up the look and vibe you’re going for. Scandifornian is one of those titles, and we have designer Natalie Myers to thank for that. She has coined the term, which captures a balance of clean Scandinavian minimalism […]

Styles What Is Spanish Style? 3 Tips for Spanish-Influenced Decor

‘Spanish style’ is not exactly a buzzword (that honor belongs to the hip ‘mid-century modern,’ ‘Scandifornian’ and ‘grandmillennial,’ to name a few). It is, however, timeless – and can be traced back to the 1600’s, when states like California and Florida saw a boom in Spanish-influenced architecture. While the term ‘Spanish style’ most often conjures […]

What not to do when designing a new kitchen – the 6 common mistakes to avoid

Ever wondered what not to do when designing a kitchen? A new kitchen is a huge but worthwhile investment for any home. Looks and functionality wise, it will always add value to your property. But one thing you don’t want to do is forget the finer details. It’s often the most obvious things that we […]

Before and after: from tiny en-suite to supersized shower room

The owners bought their house knowing that they could make a big difference to what was already there and create the sort of home they’d dreamed of. ‘When we moved in, the house had a bathroom you really wouldn’t want to spend much time in, and a tiny en-suite,’ they say. ‘We were keen to […]

10 Ways To Make The Most Of A Tiny Kitchen

You can already do so much even with a small space, only if you know how to make the most out of it. For homeowners, a spacious kitchen may be a priority because of the sometimes preparation for cooking. Still, most often, a tiny home kitchen or whatever space you have is already enough. In […]

Real Life Living Room Ideas (with Inspiration to Get Started)

Is it time to redecorate your living room? Are you a bit unsure where to start or how to pull off the look you want? How about the latest trends in decor? If you’re looking for some help with redecorating, then you’ve come to the right place. Let’s discuss 10 real life living room ideas […]