Hosting family and friends at your home during the holidays can be overwhelming. But with a little planning and the right attitude, you can plan a holiday party without the extra stress. Today we’re sharing five tips that will help you plan …
Christmas Essentials
The Christmas season is here. And with shopping and meals and parties and everything else you have to do, do you really have the time or the energy to decorate? Probably not. Most of us want to create a festive …
Pull Up a Chair
Your regular dining table and chairs are fine for your purposes most of the year, but do you find yourself scrambling around for extra seating for the holidays? Fortunately, you can easily incorporate extra functional and decorative seating into your …
Create an Inviting Space for Guests
When you’re expecting overnight guests in your home, you want your guest room to be cozy and comfortable. Whether your guests are visiting for a couple of days or a couple of weeks, it’s important to create an environment that …
Christmas Trends for 2017
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire? Jack Frost nipping at your nose? Do all the stores have all their reindeer and candy canes out on display? That can only mean one thing: Christmas is upon us. If you don’t want …
Fireplace Design
There was a time when the fireplace, known as the hearth, was considered the heart of the home—and for good reason. It was where most household activities took place, including cooking and warming water for bathing and household cleaning. It was …
Create a Statement in Your Powder Bathroom
Since the powder room is where guests usually go to freshen up, this little room can make a big statement about your home. When deciding how to decorate the powder room, you could go a traditional, understated route. But the …
Project Pantry
People look for many things in a well-appointed kitchen: high-end appliances, lots of prep space, good lighting, and sufficient space with good flow so that the kitchen won’t feel crowded when a lot of people are in it. But what if …
Flex Space: What Is It and Why You Need It
What’s the top thing you look for when shopping for a home? For many people, the answer is, “something that will grow with us.” You might be planning to start or add to your family, or perhaps you’re anticipating the kids …
7 Elements of a Magnificent Mudroom
Looking for a place to hang your hat? You’ll never wonder where to put it again if you have a well-designed mudroom. Many modern families are realizing their need for this important room. A mudroom gives busy families a place …