(BPT) - Wood may be known for its timeless visual appeal, but there’s nothing static about the way people showcase it in American homes. Designers, homeowners and DIYers are re-discovering the warmth and beauty of wood. From inventive new uses to re-interpretations of existing styles, they’re finding creative ways to use wood throughout the home. “Designers
(BPT) - As warm weather arrives, the changing scenery outdoors is natural inspiration for homeowners to update their interior design. Luxurious textures, bright colors and bold accents help to define today’s most popular summer decor trends, adding emotion and energy to any space. For those redecorating or looking to make a change in their home,
Floral accents aren't just for Grandma's house anymore. Bold patterns have been trending, providing dramatic looks from modern and romantic, to farmhouse and shabby chic. Adding floral accents to your living area, kitchen or bedroom can bring an extra and unexpected touch of color, and provide a soft contrast to sleek and angular modern design. Floral
Many homeowners have grand designs for that extra room in the house. At the start, the possibilities seem endless, but many are daunted by the prospect of what they think will be a huge project. Time passes, and the lofty intentions for that extra room fall by the wayside. It could have made a great home
We've analyzed the two independent studies done by the National Kitchen & Bath Association and Houzz, and they have shown remarkably similar results in the trending practices and styles for 2014. By examining past trends, one can get a rough prediction on what new practices and styles will become popular, what current styles have staying power, and
Decorating for the Winter Holidays is a great opportunity to go all out. By switching out pillows and rugs and accessories and adding scented candles, garlands and greenery, one can transform their living spaces into a festive and cozy atmosphere that is conducive to entertaining friends and family. Ancient Traditions - How did the Christmas Tree
With Holiday entertaining on the horizon, we focus on dining rooms and share with you some recent finds for inspiration. Create a comfortable and casual dining nook with mix and match Windsor chairs, farm table and window banquette loaded with upholstered down pillows. The conversation piece is the festive wine bottle lighting. For a casual yet elegant approach
Had I the heavens' embroidered cloths / Enwrought with golden and silver light / The blue and the dim and the dark cloths / Of night and light and the half light… If you’re wondering what this Yeats passage has to do with lighting your home, the answer is probably almost nothing. It’s not the poem
Soffit is pronounced like “saw fit” with the accent on the first syllable, as in “firstly, she saw fit to keep everyone confident with their pronunciations.” It is a derivative from the Latin suffigere or “fasten under”. That’s all it is, an architectural term for a light fastened under a hanging structure. It is a cousin
What better place to start a conversation then here, the first place a guest will admire your home, the venue in which you’ll exchange your first few words, and the space of first impressions. The foyer, or the front hall, means a lot of different things to different people depending on the nuances, personalities, and sizes
