Beautify Your Home

Have you ever wondered what the homes of your favorite artists would have looked like?  While many might have been so-called “starving artists,” there is little doubt that someone with a talented eye for painting, drawing, or sculpture would also be able to think outside the box when it comes to décor.  A popular website [...]

It’s no secret that there has been a new movement in recent years that has homeowners looking for the best ways to reduce their negative impact on the environment and also seeking a healthier lifestyle.  Among the many ways that individuals, couples, and gorganizations are accomplishing this is through the use of “green” furniture. In [...]

The 1980s saw many new, crazy, and super hip home design trends.  From the ultra chic modern beds to the mega funky dinner sets, it seemed to be the decade of the overdone.  Yet, just when one thought that big and bold had been washed away by the sleek, smooth, contemporary lines of the 21st [...]

    If you are like most folks, you worry about a lack of space in your home. One fantastic way in which you can save space is by switching from traditional chairs to stools. Bar stools are extremely fashionable right now and are taller and narrower than wooden or metal chairs. They are extremely [...]

Million Dollar Decorator Jeffrey Alan Marks says, “My design mantra is that there should be something unexpected in a room….what can be more unexpected than a Where the Wild Things Are table?”  From this whimsical table to an all leopard-print room, one thing that you can be sure of is that the designs on this [...]

On television, celebrity chefs are surrounded by gleaming countertops, the latest appliances, and the best tools of the trade.  They never have to search through drawers for the right measuring spoon, and they never run out of anything.  But when the cameras are off, what do the chefs’ real kitchens look like? Not surprisingly, they’re [...]

“For me, the Mediterranean’s synonymous with the light captured by Matisse, Picasso, and Van Gogh,” says high-end designer and event planner, David Stark. While we may not be able to run to our villa in Tuscany when life looks a little gloomy – or hire designers like David Stark, for that matter – we can [...]

While you can probably attach some blame for extra pounds on frequent trips to the kitchen cabinets or refrigerator, there may be another culprit in our favorite room. As the heart of many homes, the kitchen is the backdrop for family gatherings, casual meals, and even homework and games.  The décor and design, though, may [...]

    Who wants to sit inside on gorgeous summer days?  Enjoy the beautiful weather, and all the comforts of home, by getting your patio in great shape.  There are a lot of ways to make your patio or porch more comfortable, and it all starts with great furniture.  Wicker is always a classic and [...]

Whether you have an oceanside cottage, a riverside cabin, a lakeside home, or you just dream of having one, you can create a stunning décor without going overboard!  It is easy to bring the beach inside, and many people end up with a seashell and sand cliché instead of a welcoming, relaxing, and chic décor.  [...]

It turns out that black is the new black.  There is no doubt that this is a very bold shade; while flattering in fashion, it tends to overwhelm rooms and create a bat cave-like atmosphere unless it is used in small doses.  But, according to AgentGenius, a leading real estate news source, black is making [...]

  Mother Nature doesn’t need much assistance, especially in the summer when her blooms, flowers, greenery, sunshine, and rich aromas are in full force.  But as we spend more time outdoors, it is nice to add a little of our own style to nature.  You can do this whether you have an expansive lawn or [...]