If your children are lucky enough to have a dedicated playroom in your home, you know that there are certain furniture and storage items you need to include to keep it a fun and inviting place for you all to play. When setting up a room for your children’s toys, keep in mind the size […]
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If you have ever looked for a house to buy or rent, or searched through house floor plans, you have probably noticed that some layouts have both a living room and a family room. While both are considered living spaces, it can be confusing to determine the difference between these two and how they should […]
More and more people are living in a different city from their family and friends, and not everyone can afford to have a spare bedroom set up for when guests come to visit. It can also feel like a waste of space to have a dedicated guest room set up when it is only used […]
The use of a headboard attached to a bed has been traced all the way back to the Pharaohs of Egypt and can be seen in use throughout history. Headboards were used in Medieval times to provide a barrier between cold, drafty outer walls and the people sleeping inside. While this is not much of […]
Any quick Google search will yield hundreds of blog posts and online magazine articles relating to the topic of how to mix prints and patterns in fashion and in home décor. Many people can be timid when it comes to adding color and texture with patterns and prints in their homes, but it is the […]
Sometimes, you walk into a furniture store and fall in love with a piece of furniture. Unfortunately, that does not mean that the furniture fits your needs. The fabric the furniture is upholstered in determines so much in terms of whether it will work for you or not. From durability to style, fabric often makes […]
School is starting soon. It’s always a time of transition with children going back to school. Restoring the school schedule (or establishing one) can take some effort. Establishing an organizational system for your home can help to get things started off on the right foot. But what do you need to make an organizational system […]
Next month, athletes from across the globe will meet in Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Olympic Games. No matter which sport is your favorite, chances are you will be spending a lot of time with your family and friends cheering on athletes from the USA. Now is the time to take a look at […]
When you work from home, it quickly becomes clear that how your home office is organized can make a big impact on whether or not you’re productive. If your space is so cramped or so cluttered that you can’t find the things you need, it can hamper your ability to get anything done. Home office […]
Your home is your castle, and it should be ready and able to meet your every need – from large family gatherings to quiet nights in. Your living room is challenged to serve as the background for many of these functions. As a result, choosing the correct paint hue for your living room walls can […]