Kitchen Remodeling Trends You Can’t Miss...

If a shaky market means selling isn’t in the cards yet, maybe it’s time for a revamp of what you already have. Kitchen remodeling is on the rise across the country. Make sure you know the current trends to keep your investment up to date. #1 – What are YOU looking for in a kitchen? Perhaps you watch TV while you cook and an entertainment center would work just wonderfully in your kitchen. Or you’re sick of...

Love It or Hate It? Church Pews at Home...

At an antique store a couple of weeks ago I saw two beautiful, old, wood church pews. The quality of the wood, the intricacy of their carvings, and the ages of the pieces lent them to be a bit out of my price range, but I’ve been thinking about ways they could be used in my own abode ever since. I remembered this bohemian home that managed to incorporate a gorgeous Gothic pew into its modern space. I think a...

Etsy Finds: Mad About Mad Men...

Between the handsome Don Draper, the fab retro wardrobes, and the martini-swigging ladies, there’re plenty of reasons to fantasize about living in the Mad Men era. But it’s the home décor that has me drooling over the AMC phenomenon. Come check out all of the ways you can bring the ’60s look into your home with this week’s edition of Etsy Finds ! And if you’re after the style of the...

The Daily Fix: Stabilize a Sagging Kitchen Cabinet...

Filed under: Kitchen & Bath , Small Projects , Essential Skills , Know-How Joe Provey, Home & Garden Editorial Services Cabinets shelves, especially those made of particleboard, are likely to buckle under heavy loads. Make these simple shelf supports to solve the problem. Many of today’s kitchen cabinets come with 5/8-inch or 3/4-inch thick melamine-laminated particle board shelves. Particle board is a type...

Get the Look: Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce...

The season four premiere of Mad Men opened a whole new can of worms for nearly every character in the cast. With a newly-founded Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce getting its footing, we get our first peek at the ad agency’s brand-new office. Though there’s no conference table to speak of, and employees fib about having a second floor to impress clients, the agency is equipped with a cool collection of midcentury...

Cool Idea: Anna Spiro’s Tutu Desk...

Interior designer Anna Spiro recently unveiled her expansive new decorating shop Black & Spiro in Brisbane, Australia and has shared photos of the lively space on her blog Absolutely Beautiful Things . The store is filled with a beautifully curated collection of artwork, cheerful custom upholstery, and divine accessories. My absolutely favorite beautiful thing is the tutu desk Anna had made out of tulle for the shop....

5 Design Ideas for Small Bathrooms...

#1 – Bold minimalism With minimal space, be minimalist—boldly. This elegant French-style bathroom exudes personality with every detail. The gold hardware, the black painted clawfoot tub , the wall color—all work together in the name of utility and simplicity. The ledge showcases what little toiletries reside. If your bath must be abbreviated, let it be so boldly. #2 – Pretty materials When space is limited, make...

3 Ways to Make Your Patio Sparkle...

Whether you have a sprawling back patio or a small urban balcony, you can create a memorable and inviting ambience . Though a beautiful patio structure and stunning view are ideal, the less-than-ideal spaces can transform with these three simple touches. #1 – Get the Lighting Right Twinkle lights never go out of vogue or invite less than gleeful responses. Think of those restaurant patios covered in lighting that make...

New Relationship, New Décor?...

In the season four premiere of Mad Men , we see Betty and her new husband, Henry Francis, still living in the Draper house. While Don is anxious for the couple to move out of his house, it’s clear that Betty and Henry have gotten comfortable there. Betty has redecorated the master bedroom, replacing her tufted velvet headboard with a Federalist-style turned wood one, her gold outline quilted coverlet with a jacquard...

Sacha and Isla List Their Midcentury Hollywood Hil...

Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher have put their recently renovated 2,806-square-foot, three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath midcentury modern home in the Hollywood Hills on the market for $2.9 million . With breathtaking canyon and mountain views, stunning 22-foot beamed ceilings, a multilevel deck, a professional kitchen, an outdoor gym, and a lagoon-style pool with a spa and fire pit, the house is absolutely fantastic. I...