Hidden doors can lead to a playroom, reading nook, home office, powder room, man cave or a covert storage area that helps the rest of your space to remain clutter-free. A hidden door can be used in place of a hallway to separate a bedroom from a living room in a smaller space; to hide a work room from sight when not in use; or to create a place to get some me time away from family members....
Below, we’ve rounded up some seriously inspiring luxury shower ideas that will make you want to turn your bathroom into your own personal spa. These gorgeous ideas range from simple tricks that will upgrade any space to more significant renovation and design inspiration.
Check out these stylish living rooms that will inspire you to come up with a minimalist bohemian mashup of your own.
If relaxing and rejuvenating is the vibe you’re seeking for your own bedroom, you’ll want to take some notes. We reached out to a handful of interior designers and relaxation specialists to get their top tips on how to turn your bedroom into a relaxation oasis. Not only will this provide you another spot to get in a more restful mood before returning to bed, but it also makes for a great reading nook during the day....
Humble Origins The intended use for stock tanks is to fill them with water on farms and ranches for livestock, such as cattle, horses, goats, and sheep. Some stock tankers say their parents or grandparents used them as makeshift pools since they were lying around the farm anyway. People used smaller versions of those galvanized receptacles in the early 20th century as the “Saturday night bath,” a weekly ritual for rural residents who lacked plumbing, hot running water (or just running water), and/or a sewer system....
1. Your Dishes Are Chipped First and foremost, any dishware that has truly seen better days needs to go. This means parting with dishes that are chipped, cracked, or majorly discolored. These pieces have served their purpose and no longer deserve a place on your dinner table! Take some time to go through your cabinets and make a discard pile of pieces that are ready for retirement. 2. Your Dishes Don’t Bring You Joy Home Accessories designer and entertaining expert Joanna Buchanan, who recently designed and launched gorgeous garden party-inspired dishware, firmly believes that you should look forward to grabbing your dishes out of the cupboard when it comes time to set the table....
If you paint the walls or purchase a gray sofa and feel tempted to add pops of color, note that textiles such as pillow covers are an excellent opportunity to go bold. Whether you’re craving a lot of gray or just a little, it’s a color that has stood the test of time for a good reason. Read on to gather tons of inspiration, and then tell us why you think gray is so special—we think the color is pretty incredible....
I have two: my Hoya Linearis is doing well solely because I ignore it, it’s hanging directly in a southwest-facing window, lives above my humidifier, and I water it once a month. My Hoya Carnosa Tricolor, or wax plant, is a mess. It has given me such a hard time since I got it in July. It did really well and then started dying. I reached out to a few plant lovers who have some experience with the divisive plant and asked them why people might hate hoyas....
But how to know what you need? How often will you use a reciprocating saw, like the one shown here? If you are beginning a large demolition project—or can foresee one in your future, then this is may be a tool you want to invest in. Otherwise, it probably won’t be used that often and you can do without it. A power jigsaw, on the other hand, has many purposes, and for homeowners who want to own one power saw, a jigsaw is the one that makes the most sense....
Garage Insulation Basics It pays to insulate your garage if you’re adding a garage heater, whether on a permanent or as-needed basis. If you’re not adding heat, there’s little point in insulating. It’s a popular misconception that insulation adds warmth. In reality, insulation merely slows the transfer of heat through the insulated barrier (wall, ceiling, or floor), which is good for hot and cold climates. Some say that insulating an unheated garage that is attached to the house may offer an additional thermal buffer between the exterior of the home and the outdoors....
Budget Architectural style of your house Building materials you desire and what is available in your region Location Size and scale of patio and overhead Orientation of the patio to the sun, like a hot west-oriented or cold northern location. Take a look at 50 very different patio cover ideas that will certainly spark some ideas for your own project.
In fact, you can accomplish a lot in 10 minutes, especially if you focus on one small area. It’s amazing how much organizing you can complete in your kitchen in just 10 minutes, and ditto for your bathroom and clothes closet. Think about how many times during the week you are presented with time in a 10-minute increment: waiting at the doctor’s office, waiting to pick your kids up at school, or waiting for that pot to boil....
Don’t let this happen to you. Before you move it’s important to know exactly what is going to move with you. Items can be lost or damaged, but if you know exactly what should arrive at your new home, your insurance company should cover the loss/damage. How to Conduct a Household Inventory and Packing List This inventory record can also be kept in case of emergencies, such as a fire or other natural disaster....
If you own a home with a basement, that is available space. For most homeowners, the basement is nothing more than a repository for junk or for essential services such as the furnace and water heater. There is little reason you cannot clear the junk and build a cozy family room, media room, auxiliary bedroom, gym, or whatever you’d like. But you’ll first need to take into account some basics before turning your basement into a livable space....
Look At the Space Stephen McDowell, executive chef at the Stephen F. Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel in Austin, TX, says a top tip is to take a look around the entire kitchen before you start putting things away. “You need to think about the space as a whole and whether you will be entertaining, cooking for your family or cooking just for yourself,” McDowell says. Make a “Mise En Place” No matter what kind of space or layout you have in your kitchen, having what you need nearby and at the ready makes all the difference in a successful meal, whether you are a professional or a novice....
The secret to creating a beautiful and functional mudroom is focusing on flow, creating the right organization layout, and decorating with the right colors. Though this little space is a pass-through area, you’ll want to give it the same care and style as you would a foyer. The truth is the prettier your mudroom is, the less likely you’ll turn it into a pile of coats, shoes, and knick-knacks that belong elsewhere....
Here are seven common household items you can use to remove laundry stains. For a spill on clothing or other fabric, dampen the stain with water and work in just a dab of shaving cream with your fingers. Then, flush the area with cold water, or wipe it with a white cloth dipped in cold water. Always use a white cloth or paper towel to prevent color transfer from one fabric to the other....
Here are the best ways to kill or at least slow the growth of seven common weeds, along with tips on what to avoid when trying to gain control of your yard. Killing Dandelions One of the essential things to know about the dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is that this common lawn weed is a perennial. Since they’re perennials, they maintain a permanent base camp on your lawn until you remove them entirely....
Here, Sygrove and other designers offer step-by-step advice for those looking to outfit their home with fabulous fixtures. Read on for eight tips to keep front of mind during the planning process. For example, a 36” wide fixture would be ideal for an 20 by 15 foot room." That said, the decision process doesn’t stop after putting away the tape measurer. “One also needs to consider the visual weight of the fixture,” Ceglia added....
