Beautify Your Home

The introduction of many shows on HGTV and similar programming stations has prompted a new movement in “Do it Yourself” home repair and design.  Working with this trend, Target stores are now making it possible for customers to match bedding and paint colors instantly online and in the store.  A story in The Detroit News [...]

A new home is a wonderful thing and a reason for excitement.  Whether you are moving into a bigger place to accommodate a growing family or you are downsizing as empty nesters, this is the time to rethink your approach to home design.  Among the many challenges that can come with moving into a new [...]

In reading through the furniture and home related headlines, one article regarding furniture and the economy and how it affects the modern home stands out.  While this article at News.com.au is written in respect to current affairs in Australia, the truth is that it hits pretty close to home, as many Americans continue to know life on [...]

We have all heard the horror stories, like the one that was found in the headlines of a recent edition of the Star Tribune, that involve an intruder breaking into a child’s bedroom.  In this story, it was a seven year old girl who was terrified to find a man beside her bed in the [...]

Whether preparing a fully furnished apartment building for annual rentals or decorating a lakeside cottage to be rented by the week, there are certain considerations that should be kept in mind before you begin. A recent article in the ABC News Travel section inspired this post, as the piece discussed a common travel issue of [...]

Making a humorous jab at the life of the average couple parenting a newborn, Christina Applegate was featured in US Magazine Online recently.  The longtime actress is starring in a new role in NBC’s new sitcom, Up All Night.  The promo released in the pop culture magazine will certainly have many men listening up – [...]

When an individual or couple sets out to redesign a room of their home today, they will typically consider the essentials, such as a couch, chair, bed, tub, or toilet, depending on the purpose of the space in question.  Of course, there are always accessories to choose as well, including artwork, vases, pillows, throws, and [...]

Furniture Today recently covered the story of how the Chinese companies hosting the International Famous Furniture Fair are also preparing to welcome two American organizations for a meeting regarding the sustainability of the Chinese furniture industry. The Industrial Designers Society of America and CDI Lifestyle Company (a American-based importer of home furnishing products), will join [...]

There has been a new movement in home design recently, which highlights the ability of talented eyes to mesh old with new; hard with soft; warm with cold.  But, it doesn’t take a four-year college degree, twenty years of experience, or even unlimited access to the hottest design shops.  Trash to treasure takes on a [...]

Budget for Bedding. When preparing for a kitchen remodel, nearly every industry leader will suggest that a large portion of the budget be set aside for cabinetry.  It wouldn’t seem that it would be the most notable expenditure during such an undertaking, but it is a very important element in making a kitchen flow properly.  [...]

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 [...]

Jennifer Aniston’s ten thousand square foot home, surrounded by lush Beverly Hills’ greenery is now for sale, according to People Magazine.  The house, which was mentioned in a 2010 issue of Architectural Digest has won a great deal of praise because of the famous actress’ vow to make the space match her personality.  After purchasing [...]