Mudrooms were traditionally seen in farm and manor houses in the 1800s. It wasn’t until the 1950s that they became part of residential homes. Today, they remain a common feature of many homes and many homeowners who have a mudroom simply cannot live without it! Reasons to Have a Mudroom [...]
If there’s one project that is relatively low-budget and simple to tackle, we would say it’s changing out your cabinet hardware. You will be amazed at how big of an impact simply replacing those drawer and door pulls has to your bathroom and kitchen. The color and finish of the metals you [...]
You may have seen the phrase “quiet luxury” pop up in your news feed recently. If you’ve ever watched the television series “Succession,” billionaire daughter Shiv Roy is said to be one of the darlings of the trend, often seen wearing tailored suits and blazers. However, quiet luxury is [...]
As you may know, the kitchen is still the room with the most money spent on renovations per year (Houzz 2023 Renovation Trends Study, page 14). But what do most homeowners want to get out of these projects? We’ve compiled a list of what most kitchen renovation clients desire along with tips on [...]
Powder rooms (a.k.a. half baths) may be small, but they’re big on function. It's the bathroom that most of your guests use. So if you’re looking to wow your friends and family, it’s a clever idea to have a well-designed powder room. Because of its manageable size, it’s also a [...]
The kitchen is the heart of the home and Americans spend lot of money is towards kitchen renovations. And there’s a good reason for that. A recent survey showed we spend more than 400 hours a year in the kitchen, creating great demand for a highly functional kitchen. If you think your[...]
If you think you have a boring bathroom or kitchen, chances are, it lacks contrast and texture. There are two types of texture, visual texture (patterns you can see but are smooth to the touch) and tactile texture (which you can feel with your hands). Read on to find out how to use both visual and [...]
According to HSH.com, the average American home size has increased since 1970, from 1,500 square feet to 2,333 square feet in 2020. At the same time, the average number of occupants in a home has decreased from 3.14 people in 1970 to 2.53 people in 2020. So, if you have a spare room [...]
We’re always excited to see what the new year has brought us in terms of new home renovation trends. In 2023, we are seeing a very eclectic mix of trends that make our homes feel more like home, maximize space, or help us accomplish our daily activities more easily. Read on to find out what [...]
We've explored many home renovation and design projects this past year. From popular topics such as new bathroom design trends to lesser-explored areas such as design ideas for your laundry room, we hope you agree that this year’s content has been rich and diverse. As we conclude 2022, we would [...]