One of the newest trends in home décor is the seemingly contradictory idea that rustic interior design can be contemporary. Although people often associate rustic design with cottage and log cabin plans and contemporary design with modern metal and glass construction, it is wrong to believe that rustic and contemporary design elements cannot be complementary….
Category: Home Kitchen
Five inexpensive ways to make a dresser glamorous!
The dressing table is often a sober and forgotten space within a home. This modest room is usually small and is very close to the main traffic flow of the houses and with so many visitors coming through your door on a weekly basis, it is important to give this space the attention it deserves…
Modern rustic interiors and furniture
The rustic-modern interior trend is a welcome change from the vintage rustic that takes a break from the concern for aesthetics. Rustic unfinished beams and brick walls with natural stone or wood floors furnished with antique furniture and natural fabrics. That is a style that I enjoy exploring. Incorporating rustic elements into our homes in…
4 things to consider when planning your interior kitchen design
The country-themed kitchen is perfect for those who have a family or enjoy entertaining. You can create the perfect setting and you don’t have to break the bank. Since the kitchen is such an important room in every home, it should be taken very seriously when planning your interior kitchen design. The appearance of a…
How to size a table for your breakfast nook
The kitchen is among one of the most used rooms in any home and the focus of the kitchen is the kitchen table. A careful selection of your kitchen table can go a long way towards enhancing your cooking experience. If you take an inventory of all the uses a kitchen table is likely to…
Rustic Country Decor: How To Decorate Cottage Style Homes
Rustic country decor and how to decorate cottage style homes are extensions of American country style decor. Additionally, the traditions are borrowed from French, English, and some Swedish country looks. Rustic country decor can be defined as rough, charmingly simple, unpretentious, unfinished, and yet endearing qualities. Rustic course décor includes the use of natural woods,…
The history of quartz countertops
In 1963, Marcello Toncelli founded a company known as Brevetti Toncelli, which roughly means Toncelli Patents. A few years later that name was shortened to Breton, he took the Bre de Brevetti and the Ton de Toncelli to create a new brand. He later developed a patent for his quartz and resin slab solidification process…
How much storage space do you need in your kitchen?
It’s time to remodel your kitchen, and if you’re like most people, you want your new kitchen to look beautiful but you also want it to function properly. You’ve probably thought about what kind of cabinets, countertops, flooring, lighting, and appliances you want, but this is just the starting point. To have a well-designed kitchen…
Everything you need to know about glass and crystal knobs
Glass Pulls and Pulls Versus Glass Pulls and Pulls: Which is More Durable? Crystal and glass may appear the same at first glance, but the composition of each is what gives the two their remarkable difference. While all glass is made of glass, not all glass can be classified as glass. Crystal glass is generally…
Information on Merbau hardwood floors
Merbau is one of the few hardwood flooring options compared to other types of options like maple and oak. Generally, Merbau wood floors are used and preferred by those who want their homes to stand out from the rest. It is considered an exotic wood and can be a great addition to any room and…