2023-09-30 17:55
B. Boza
Don’t let your Homeowners Association fool you; landscaping is as much of an art as interior design. More and more people are deciding that a lawn of flat grass is a tired trad… Read More
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2023-09-11 19:55
B. Boza
Don’t let your Homeowners Association fool you; landscaping is as much of an art as interior design. More and more people are deciding that a lawn of flat grass is a tired trad… Read More
2023-07-06 16:11
B. Boza
It’s easier than ever to make the picture-perfect bedroom of your dreams. However, the reality may not live up to the photos once you have to sleep there every night. Here&rsqu&hell…Read More
2023-05-31 16:03
B. Boza
Ever feel like most sofas look the same? You’re not alone. In fact, while fabric and leather are still among the top upholstery choices for a sofa, there’s an unexpected… Read More
2023-05-08 16:21
B. Boza
Corners are a tricky-to-decorate but mandatory space in every home. Unless we start building all our homes to be curved (which would create a different problem!), you’ll always… Read More
2023-03-25 17:26
S. Lewis
Decorating with neutral base elements makes it simple to add color to you decor with easy-to-swap accent pieces. But often examples of this are pretty in-your-face; they highlight a… Read More
2023-03-19 18:54
B. Boza
While there is a popular trend of decorating a kid’s room or nursery in a neutral palette like grey or beige, which has many advantages and is worth your consideration, it can… Read More
2023-02-28 16:19
B. Boza
With the turn from 2022 to 2023, many interior designers wait in anticipation for word from Pantone. Pantone’s Color of the Year is always a hot topic, and 2023’s capital… Read More
2023-02-27 19:13
S. Lewis
I’m deep in the weeds of choosing a few new area rugs for my home, and you know what that means: you get to skip the drudgery and go straight to the short version. Now, I talk… Read More
2023-02-22 21:12
B. Boza
As we really roll into the new year, every big paint company releases their trendy color of the year, and 2023 is no different. For Sherwin-Williams, this year’s big color is R… Read More
2023-02-02 17:00
B. Boza
It’s an age-old debate: people swear by their cooktops, confident that they have the best type to cook with and the rest aren’t worth using. What can start as an office i… Read More
2023-01-02 16:59
B. Boza
We’ve talked before about grandmillennial style—now also referred to as “granny chic” since we last checked in—and how to know it when you see it. It&rs&hell…Read More
2022-12-23 21:18
B. Boza
Looking through interior design photos for inspiration for your own home, you’ve probably noticed that some rooms simply look more inviting than others. That certain special so… Read More
2022-12-13 17:20
S. Lewis
If there’s one piece of design advice you hear over and over again it’s this: update your hardware. It’s tried and true, but so over-stated that it’s become… Read More
2022-11-05 23:00
B. Boza
All trends tend to circle around, and gold hardware and accents are back! They’ve become a popular way to warm the icy color palettes of the last decade. A few small replacemen… Read More
2022-10-30 17:40
B. Boza
Decorating a small space is always a pain. But for a small bedroom in particular, the best way to deal with a limited square footage is going to depend a lot on how you use the room… Read More
2022-10-26 16:03
B. Boza
It’s easy for big book fans to fill bookshelves in their homes with everything they’ve ever read or want to read. But not everyone has a large book collection. You may no… Read More
2022-10-23 19:10
S. Lewis
There’s one feature that’s almost-universal to the hotel experience, whether you’re staying somewhere budget-friendly or ultra-luxe: white sheets and comforters. B… Read More
2022-09-26 16:18
B. Boza
Dining rooms have to adapt to multiple occasions to survive today’s home renovations. Being a singular, formal place to have a meal together is no longer enough to keep the din… Read More
2022-09-11 19:43
S. Lewis
Midcentury modern design is making a comeback in a big way – and for more than one reason. Lots of the pieces you can now find replicas of in furniture stores? You can find th… Read More
2022-09-04 18:56
S. Lewis
If you’re just starting to explore your sense of style, the lingo used by designers can be confusing or off-putting. People often use the words “modern” and &ldquo&hell…Read More
2022-08-31 20:12
B. Boza
Architecture is essentially art you live in. Whether you think about it day-to-day or not, everything has a design, a form, and a function. I’ve noticed a lot of people leave t… Read More
2022-08-18 16:10
S. Lewis
Good symmetry is one of the fundamentals of interior design. There’s something inherently pleasing about a room with a balanced feel to it; it’s an easy way to get a pro… Read More
2022-08-16 16:24
B. Boza
Life is easier than it’s been in centuries. For many of us though, “easier” doesn’t equal “easy.” We bring up ADA compliance and accessibility in… Read More
2022-08-04 16:17
S. Lewis
There are three main types of kitchen sinks: drop-in, undermount, and apron or farmhouse. If you’ve been planning a big renovation, chances are you’ve seen plenty of the… Read More
2022-07-21 21:33
B. Boza
Sunken living rooms are coming back into style! Or in some cases, trendy renovators are no longer removing them from existing homes. In either case, consider your options before you… Read More
2022-07-19 22:24
S. Lewis
Working from home is hard, for more reasons than one. No space, no privacy, no routine, no work-life boundary? Getting to work in your PJs probably sounds a whole lot less glamorous… Read More
2022-07-03 21:21
S. Lewis
For one reason or another, many us have had to find ways to do more at home in recent years. Whether your work or school is more often remote than it used to be, your household has… Read More
2022-06-22 16:30
B. Boza
By and large, laundry rooms come in two flavors: banished to the basement, or put on a pedestal in gorgeous, fully-finished, dedicated laundry rooms. But what if I told you there was… Read More
2022-06-20 16:09
S. Lewis
We’ve all seen pictures of huge, boutique-style walk-in closets. You know the ones: with shoes, jewelry, ties, and cuff links on display so you can meet each day like you&rsqu&hell…Read More
2022-06-18 15:18
B. Boza
Everybody wants a beautiful, organized garage. Ideally, one you can even spend casual time in without a project to tinker on or a car to repair. But getting there is a lot easier sai… Read More
2022-05-30 21:38
S. Lewis
Upgrading your home’s lighting is almost always a job for a professional. Whether you’re changing out an existing fixture or looking to add new ones, anything more invol… Read More
2022-05-18 22:16
B. Boza
Whether you’re moving into your first apartment or living in a big city, small apartments are everywhere. With such little room to work with, it can feel impossible to decorate… Read More
2022-05-13 16:22
B. Boza
I’ve talked about cottagecore at length – from what the style is to how to recreate it at home. But there’s one room in the house that’s never talked about in… Read More
2022-05-09 16:20
S. Lewis
Installing a new tile backsplash is a popular go-to DIY project for updating and boosting the value of your kitchen. But for maximum impact, you shouldn’t call it quits once y… Read More
2022-05-08 16:14
B. Boza
The weather is wonderful in the northern hemisphere again, and I for one am looking for any excuse to be outside. One of the best ways to do this is by having an outdoor cookout. The… Read More
2022-04-29 23:20
B. Boza
We’ve talked before about what you can do without a dedicated dining room, but what about going without a dedicated dining table? In many modern homes, there simply isn’t… Read More
2022-04-20 21:50
B. Boza
There is a light fixture you can find in almost every home in modern day American construction: the flush mount lighting fixture. Flush mount lights sit directly against (or flush) w… Read More
2022-04-18 23:03
S. Lewis
Installing a tile backsplash is one of the most common DIY home improvement projects. It’s relatively inexpensive, beginner-friendly, can improve the appearance of a room, and… Read More
2022-04-07 22:10
B. Boza
Having needed to move all my clocks forward an hour for Daylight Savings (an archaic and painful task), I’ve been trying to think about the positives of losing an hour of sleep… Read More
2022-03-28 22:24
S. Lewis
My breakdown of Pantone’s color of the year pick for 2022 is coming to you a little late this year for one simple reason: I’m not a huge fan of Periwinkle. I lived in a… Read More
2022-03-10 18:07
B. Boza
You may feel like your grandparents when trying to keep up with latest slang and trends. But while “grand millennial” is new terminology, it’s likely a style you&rs&hell…Read More
2022-02-25 17:36
S. Lewis
When you’re shopping for a new bathroom vanity, it can seem like you have two options: either buy a pre-made vanity from your local big box hardware store, or shell out for cu… Read More
2022-02-24 18:44
B. Boza
We all want to sleep better. But while chronic insomnia can be a medical problem that requires serious intervention (always check with a doctor), sometimes improving your sleep can b… Read More
2022-02-19 23:04
S. Lewis
A flooded basement is one of the most nerve-wracking experiences you can have as a homeowner. Whether it’s a catastrophic knee-deep backup or a few inches of water that came f… Read More
2022-02-13 17:26
B. Boza
Why doesn’t your home ever look as nice as it does in the catalog? Even if you buy the exact furniture one-to-one as in the store, once you set it up inside your home it can se… Read More
2022-01-23 21:11
S. Lewis
I talk a lot on here about the importance of good lighting – how layering multiple stylish fixtures can add depth and beauty to any room in your home. But what if you have low… Read More
2022-01-20 17:16
B. Boza
In the fantasy world of TV, having a white couch looks easy, sophisticated – a sure sign of good taste. But we all know reality is more dirty and lived-in than that, to the poi… Read More
2022-01-08 20:42
B. Boza
When you think about using the color black in your interior design, what comes to mind might be something right out of the the Addams’ Family. But there’s a big differenc… Read More
2021-12-21 17:34
B. Boza
Furniture covers have an image problem. We are far from the days where all covers were plastic, uncomfortable, and oddly transparent. Covers and protectors can now be fashionable and… Read More
2021-12-17 21:23
S. Lewis
Contemporary dining rooms are often the source of debate: how do you make sure you have enough space to host your biggest group of guests… without being stuck living with an… Read More
2021-12-02 17:30
B. Boza
How creative can you get before it becomes too much? A tile kitchen backsplash is both practical and adds a patterned element to the room, but can take over the space if there’… Read More
2021-11-29 15:15
B. Boza
Everyone wants to improve their home storage, but many organizers are pricey and unneeded. A shoe rack can seem frivolous at first when you already have a floor to put your shoes on… Read More
2021-11-28 15:28
S. Lewis
Decorating a small, high traffic bathroom is a bit of a juggling act. Finding a vanity that fits in the space, with all the storage and features you need is hard enough – to s… Read More
2021-11-14 22:12
S. Lewis
Often when we talk about bathroom lighting, it’s in terms of the purely functional: pros and cons of having different kinds of lighting above and around your vanity. But if yo… Read More
2021-11-07 20:39
B. Boza
With the days getting shorter and colder, spending most of your time inside is becoming more and more preferable. It can be a necessary change in routine, but may lead you feeling tr… Read More
2021-10-24 20:36
S. Lewis
Over the past decade, bathroom design has been trending more modern – sleeker, more open, seamless, and minimal. That means everything from frameless showers to large format t… Read More
2021-10-22 22:52
B. Boza
You may think of shower seats as specialized equipment – bulky, ugly medical gear you’d find in a nursing home. While shower seats are a great accessibility feature, they… Read More
2021-10-18 20:06
B. Boza
I can’t emphasize enough how important lighting is to any home. While it may seem like there are too many options to light your space, each has a unique purpose that can’… Read More
2021-10-17 16:52
B. Boza
Fall can span three or four months, and depending on where you celebrate the season includes several holidays in a row. This can make decorating for the entire time a pricey struggle… Read More
2021-10-14 22:14
S. Lewis
New product lines typically get rolled out towards the start of the year. But 2021 has been anything but typical. This year, James Martin’s big annual update has come as a new… Read More
2021-10-10 17:41
B. Boza
We’ve talked before about that new cottagecore movement that’s on everyone’s minds and what it is. Today, we’re going to elaborate more on how to achieve this… Read More
2021-09-30 21:05
B. Boza
Looking for a way to add a handcrafted touch to your home? The solution may be easier than you think. Adding rope accents or element to your home through the use of lighting, framing… Read More
2021-09-19 18:07
S. Lewis
Choosing a new desk for your home office can be a bit of a balancing act. You want something that’s both stylish and functional, of course. If your desk will be in a public ar… Read More
2021-09-13 13:39
S. Lewis
Adding a island is one of the most popular kitchen renovations, at the top of the to-do list for just about any large-scale remodel. After all, it’s a key part of having an op… Read More
2021-09-10 19:25
B. Boza
White laundry rooms are both traditional and practical, but they can feel plain. Despite being easy to clean and bleach, more and more people are moving away from a all-white color s… Read More
2021-09-02 19:21
S. Lewis
When you’re decorating a small living room, it seems obvious that you should choose furniture that’s on the small side and have less of it. But while it’s importan… Read More
2021-08-27 18:48
B. Boza
Most people don’t have the space to have furniture they don’t use. They also doesn’t consider something as big and expensive as a couch as an accent piece. While de… Read More
2021-08-22 15:47
B. Boza
Every century there is a “back to nature” movement, from 18th century nobility creating fake villages to modern wi-fi-free family camping trips. The current iteration you… Read More
2021-08-13 20:51
S. Lewis
When it comes to dining room decor, your dining chairs will always be the star of the show. By design, they’re prominently placed, and the part of the room you’ll intera… Read More
2021-08-08 17:54
S. Lewis
For a lot of people, all-gray color schemes have worn out their welcome. After all, too much gray (especially if it’s all one shade) can quickly feel muddy and bland; am all-g… Read More
2021-07-29 22:31
S. Lewis
On this blog, we’ve talked about decorating with mirrors once or twice in the past. After all, mirrors are great for enhancing light, make small spaces seem bigger, and take s… Read More
2021-07-24 22:11
B. Boza
Eclectic style is often misunderstood and underrepresented. To some, there’s a method to the madness; to others, it’s just madness. It can be difficult to pin down as a s… Read More
2021-07-22 20:02
S. Lewis
Modular, makeup-table style bathroom vanities have become one of the hottest options for master bathrooms over the last few years, and for a good reason. They’re easy to insta… Read More
2021-07-16 21:14
B. Boza
Kitchen islands and big dining tables have become the heart of many homes, and are great gathering spaces for the family. But doing absolutely everything around your dining table can… Read More
2021-07-10 21:10
B. Boza
There are two kinds of laundry rooms: ones you hide in your basement, and ones you photograph for magazines. In an ideal world, we would all have the latter. But creating a dream lau… Read More
2021-06-26 21:54
B. Boza
It takes a surprising number of tables to decorate a whole house. But while certain types of tables are very distinct – like dining tables – the language we use to talk a… Read More
2021-06-20 22:20
S. Lewis
Usually when we talk about conversation furniture, we’re referring to a set. That is, a few chairs, benches, or small sofas for an indoor or outdoor gathering space. But today… Read More
2021-06-18 22:07
B. Boza
With the warmer weather here in the northern hemisphere, I’m seeing more and more outdoor dining open up for restaurants. Even places that didn’t have an outdoor section… Read More
2021-06-06 17:46
B. Boza
In 2018, we at HomeThangs said vessel sinks were a fast-fading trend. I think it’s been long enough to reevaluate that statement as we start to see vessel sinks reappear in blu… Read More
2021-05-29 23:38
S. Lewis
I’ve talked a lot in the past about strategies for layering and improving your kitchen lighting. Good all-over lighting is the foundation of good design, and (literally) puts… Read More
2021-05-23 17:55
B. Boza
These days, it seems like everyone is looking to add a little warmth to their kitchen. Adding a wood element is the easiest way to do it – anything from wood floors to barn bea… Read More
2021-05-20 22:01
B. Boza
You may have always dreamed of a home fireplace or campfire, but building one into your existing lawn can be a logistical nightmare. But just like there are artificial fireplaces for… Read More
2021-05-16 18:49
S. Lewis
When you think of bathroom lighting, you probably imagine one thing: a bar of lights above the vanity. But while there’s nothing wrong with these familiar glass-shaded lights… Read More
2021-04-30 00:03
S. Lewis
Chandeliers are the most traditional choice for lighting a dining room. But these days, dining rooms are a far cry from traditional. At-home dining in general has a more casual feel… Read More
2021-04-25 22:37
B. Boza
Like we’ve gone over before, actually saving space in your kitchen through efficient storage isn’t the same thing as making it look that way. You can strip the room down… Read More
2021-04-18 21:46
S. Lewis
Replacing a bathroom vanity is one of the biggest renovation projects you’ll face as a homeowner. And that’s not because it’s particularly difficult to do or (in t… Read More
2021-04-12 22:18
B. Boza
The last year has seen people starting to get really into crafting. Whether it’s learning to mend your clothes for the first time or building an entire online store of handmade… Read More
2021-04-11 21:38
S. Lewis
If you’re planning on redecorating, chances are you’ve spent a good amount of time browsing, scrolling, and flipping through pictures of all sorts of interiors to find t… Read More
2021-03-28 23:23
S. Lewis
I’ve spent a good chunk of the last year helping people figure out where to put a home office when they don’t have a spare room to dedicate to one. Often the most availa… Read More
2021-03-28 23:23
S. Lewis
I’ve spent a good chunk of the last year helping people figure out where to put a home office when they don’t have a spare room to dedicate to one. Often the most availa… Read More
2021-03-23 23:10
B. Boza
As I’ve talked about in a previous post, spring cleaning can be a lot to attempt at once. Taking it room by room is better, but you may not know where to start every time. I fi… Read More
2021-03-20 21:08
S. Lewis
I’ve always coveted more closet space. I never seem to have enough of it, and there’s no better way to hide a lot of accumulated stuff – whether it’s clothes… Read More
2021-03-09 23:13
B. Boza
In my part of the world, the snow is finally melting, the birds are migrating back, and the sun is visible for a reasonable amount of time. It’s spring! And for many of us, tha… Read More
2021-03-01 23:08
S. Lewis
Whether you’re typically a social butterfly or a bit of a homebody, chances are you spent a whole lot more of 2020 at home than you ever have before. And chances are, you came… Read More
2021-03-01 03:21
B. Boza
I used to think that having a bigger closet would solve all my organizational problems. After all, if the problem is that your closet’s too small and crammed full, having more… Read More
2021-02-24 23:52
B. Boza
I don’t have to tell you how important it is to be able to see in your kitchen. Even if your kitchen is only windows on the top of a hill with perfect sun viewing throughout th… Read More
2021-02-22 23:13
S. Lewis
Pantone’s color of the year picks are always a little symbolic. Usually, it’s a color that feels significant – one that will influence the design and fashion indus… Read More
2021-02-20 22:58
S. Lewis
I’ve been in the interior design business a long time. I know from experience that trends come and go; the ones people think will stick aren’t always the ones still arou… Read More
2021-02-18 22:58
B. Boza
If you’re of the mind to update your bathroom, you may be considering what’s worth the renovation budget. Tearing out your bathtub and replacing it can be an intimidating… Read More
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