When it comes to reading about interior design there are certain terms and vocabulary that you might end up glossing over because you don’t quite know what the words mean. This is perfectly common and can be particularly challenging when it comes to the language surrounding color. Here’s a look at some of the common […]

It’s hard for a fireplace not to be the centerpiece of any room that it occupies. That’s why it can be incredibly frustrating when your fireplace isn’t pulling its design weight. If you’re looking to remodel your fireplace then there are several things to consider. First, determine what type of fireplace you have and what […]

You don’t need to have a big space to have big style. In fact, size limitations offer require a homeowner to rely on the style to make up for the lack of space. This is especially true in homes that are less than 30 square meters. One way to make these smaller areas feel highly-styled […]

When your home is more or less surrounded by a moat and you live in a country that focuses on maintaining rural charm, then you have to get creative with the construction. This modern home in the Netherlands was restricted to a one-story so the architects and designers had to dig deep to find a […]

From the front nothing would look amiss with this classical Edwardian home in West London, but view it from the back and you’ll see a breathtaking, contemporary addition that manages to be effortlessly  modern without diminishing the original design. The mostly-glass extension is framed with white wood and one wood-planked exterior wall. Once inside the […]

1996 was twenty years ago. Let that sink in for a minute… OK, now that the existential crisis has passed, perhaps it’s time to start looking back on some of the styles of the ‘90s and recognizing their merits instead of shuddering at the very thought. ‘90s style actually had some great colors associated with […]

It’s incredibly chic to have an entire wall of shelving in your home, but it can often create a bit of a design dilemma. The dilemma? Too much blah and not enough visual interest. You can add all the small pieces of art you want to break up the monotony of a line of books, […]

You don’t have to have a big budget to make some big changes in your bathroom. Sometimes all it takes is a little bit of redecorating and some new ideas to make your bathroom feel fresh and interesting again. The key is to add an element to your bathroom that gives it a distinct personality. […]

If you have a home with doors (and I’m guessing you do) then you likely have at least one room with an awkward space tucked behind the open door. Normally these spaces are wasted, but there are actually some clever things you can do with them to make them extremely functional. Consider installing some small […]

When you think of the perfect home what’s one of the things that always seems to be paired with it? An amazing view. This modern home in Colorado was built with this idea squarely at the core of its design. Most of the main rooms and the bedrooms are treated to resplendent mountain and forest […]