Kids’ rooms should be more than chalkboard walls and bunk beds. Kaitlin Petersen, editor in chief of the trusted industry resource Business of Home, chatted with leading experts—from designers to a neuroscientist—to understand why children need a well-designed space, and how to communicate their vision at any age. Ages 2-7: Involvement Interests at this age tend to […]
Fact: It’s never too early to appreciate good design. Your baby may not care what their room looks like, which means the nursery is one of the last times you can call all the shots, before they hit that threenager stage and have opinions on everything. Jokes aside, the nursery is your baby’s first home. And the space that welcomes them […]
Apartments in the US, especially kid’s rooms, are getting smaller by the day. But that doesn’t lower the rent. In fact, according to CNBC, renters are paying more for smaller apartments. Most newly-built apartments now have a 941-square feet size. This is relatively five percent smaller than a decade ago. This issue has unleashed homeowners’ […]
Bar stools are a practical addition to any home decor. Not just for pubs and diners. You’ll find them in any good kitchen and breakfast nook — or any casual dining setting. They work because they add a welcome informality to a space. There’s good reason for it too. The formal dining room with its fancy […]
Wall hangings, art, and photos serve as the stylistic icing on the cake that is your home. Wall art draws the eye, pulls together space, and makes your home more inviting. The search and installation of pieces you love are worth the trouble because it genuinely improves your home whilst adding personality to the space. While there […]
For a mid-century vibe, marry original or new pebble tables with a Fifties-style sofa, love seat or curved bench and plenty of soft furnishings in mustard, grey and green. If you have the space, leave all the tables out on display and style them with vintage ceramics, well-thumbed novels, a small houseplant and perhaps a Bakelite phone for added charm. 2. […]
It’s time to get serious about children’s art. For too long now, we’ve left it up to our instincts and impulses, giving little thought to the impacts it’s going to have on our children’s personal and intellectual development… Just kidding! Finding art ideas for kids should, in reality, be a fun, low-pressure, entertaining experience. It’s all […]
When it comes to inspiring kitchen wall decor ideas, the sky’s the limit. Don’t just paint it white and be done with it. Any kitchen deserves well thought out, smart interior design and savvy storage solutions just like any other room of your home. You can be as creative with your kitchen wall decor ideas […]
“I look at a nude. There are myriads of tiny tints. I must find the ones that will make the flesh on my canvas live and quiver.” – Pierre-Auguste Renoir A nude is a nude is a nude. It’s simply not true. Some of the earliest nude art of significance was from ancient Greece where […]
Are you looking for living room decorating ideas after recently moving? Or, is your current living room looking a little lackluster? If you feel the impulse to clear everything out and start from scratch, then stop for one moment before you do anything dramatic and expensive. Sometimes, all a living room needs is one carefully considered key […]