Choosing the right tile for your home renovation project is a significant design decision, and it’s one that carries considerable weight. Given the expense of installation and the difficulty of replacement, tile selection should never be an impulse choice. A wise approach begins with defining your personal style and budget, then identifying materials and tile…
In an era defined by increasingly unpredictable weather patterns, homeowners are seeking innovative and environmentally conscious ways to shape their outdoor spaces. One such approach gaining traction is the construction of a “dead hedge,” a natural, living barrier that offers a wealth of ecological and aesthetic benefits. My neighbor’s intriguing twiggy structure, taking shape in…
Don’t sleep on these affordable finds, starting at just $10. The Ultimate Tropical Vacation Wardrobe Most versatile: Aoudery Button-down Oxford Shirt, $18 (originally $20) For chilly evenings: Styleword Casual Cardigan, $20 Perfect for spring: Anrabess Striped Gingham Palazzo Pants, $20 (originally $30) From the streets to the beach: Hatisan Crochet Bag, $10 (originally $22) Dress…
Living in an apartment often means forfeiting the luxury of expansive outdoor amenities like a swimming pool. However, if your dwelling boasts a balcony or patio, consider it a cause for celebration! You’ve been gifted a unique opportunity to extend your living space and lifestyle into the great outdoors. This personal patch of nature is…
Rethinking Your Bedroom: Southern Designers Share What to Declutter and Revamp Bedrooms are intended to be sanctuaries, havens of calm and rest. While the idea of decluttering might seem daunting, it doesn’t necessarily mean parting with cherished items. Instead, it’s about finding the perfect place for everything, creating a more serene and refreshing personal space….
Embracing Sustainability at Home: Thoughtful Changes for a Lighter Living Space As Earth Day approaches on April 22nd, there’s a renewed focus on making conscious choices for our planet and our personal environments. This time of year, with its natural shift in light and the opening of windows, provides a perfect opportunity to re-evaluate our…
Just bought a new home? Congratulations. Signing the papers, getting the title deed, and moving into your home are just the first stages of making the house yours, though. It still needs your personal touch — redesigns constitute part of the package when it comes to turning a house into a home. In fact, over…
You’ve spent years meticulously hunting down rare Opus X cigars or aged Cuban treasures. Your collection represents a significant investment, a testament to your hard work and discerning taste. Then, one afternoon, you open your humidor only to be met with a musty odor and discover a fuzzy green patch marring a cigar wrapper. In…
Maximalist interior designers are pros at combining patterns, palettes, textures, and layers to achieve the “more is more” aesthetic, bringing a riot of color, form, and pattern to every room they create. Although it may not everyone’s cup of tea, this trend towards bolder interiors has grown steadily and significantly over the past few years,…
We recently wrote a post where people shared the modern home design trends that might become “outdated” very soon. In the comments, readers revealed more current trends that are likely to disappear fast (or that they hope will go away), and they didn’t hold back. Here’s what they had to say: 1.“Open-concept kitchen shelving. The…