15 DIYs to Dress Up Your Coffee Table for Christmas

Posted in DIY Projects | by Casey Watkins, on November 25, 2016

15 DIYs to Dress Up Your Coffee Table for Christmas

Why does the coffee table seem so hard to decorate at Christmas when it’s so easy the rest of the year? In the Spring, it holds vases of lovely blooms. In the Summer, it displays all of your best metallic bits and baubles. In the Fall, it boasts a slew of brightly colored leaves. But...

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The Restaurant and Bar Design Awards Reach The 8th Edition

Posted in Interiors | by Simona Ganea, on November 25, 2016

The Restaurant and Bar Design Awards Reach The 8th Edition

For those not familiar with this event, the Restaurant and Bar Design Awards is an internationally-recognized competition, obviously dedicated to the design of bars and restaurants. The competition attracts famous architects from all over the world, having more than 500 entries in the past seven years. Now the event reached its 8th celebration and was...

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Obsessed With Hanging Shelves – Simple DIY Ideas You’ll Love

Posted in DIY Projects | by Simona Ganea, on November 24, 2016

Obsessed With Hanging Shelves – Simple DIY Ideas You’ll Love

Small accent shelves aren’t exactly a life-saving source of storage space although they do offer some. They are most prominent as decorative elements for the space. Hanging shelves allow us to better organize our spaces and to put all sorts of things on display. They can be used in a variety of interesting ways, either...

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Top 50 Wall Art DIYs for Your Child’s Bedroom

Posted in Bedroom | by Casey Watkins, on November 24, 2016

Top 50 Wall Art DIYs for Your Child’s Bedroom

Children’s bedrooms are probably the most fun spaces to decorate in the home. You can leave all your inhibitions behind and be as creative as your imagination allows. Plus, you get to use their styles and imaginations to help you create a space that reflects their personality. You know those quirky pieces of art that...

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Modern-Industrial House With Sophisticated Decor Accents

Posted in Interiors | by Simona Ganea, on November 24, 2016

Modern-Industrial House With Sophisticated Decor Accents

This is a house located in Pozuelo de Alarcon, in Madrid, Spain which, in spite of its industrial design, has a really warm and cozy interior. In fact, the industrial elements are barely noticeable, looking very natural in this context and enhancing other features which, in turn, bring harmony into the rooms. The project’s name...

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A Few Classy And Chic Ways To Decorate With Acrylic Furniture

Posted in Furniture | by Simona Ganea, on November 23, 2016

A Few Classy And Chic Ways To Decorate With Acrylic Furniture

When space is limited or when we want to keep a space looking bright and open but we still need to include quite a bit of furniture, we look for materials and colors that can make all of that possible or at least easier. It’s in cases like these that acrylic furniture becomes the star,...

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Houses That Rise From Ruins To Become Modern Homes

Posted in Architecture | by Simona Ganea, on November 22, 2016

Houses That Rise From Ruins To Become Modern Homes

When a structure becomes a ruin, that’s usually the end of it. In a few cases, however, that’s just the end of a chapter. From those ruins rise new structures which instead of wiping out any trace of the old building are designed to instead embrace the history of the site. This is how these...

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DIY Pumpkin Pie Slice Place Cards

Posted in DIY Projects | by Katie King, on November 22, 2016

DIY Pumpkin Pie Slice Place Cards

Thanksgiving Day is quickly approaching which means that your to-do list, is probably getting longer and longer. Mostly likely your focus is on getting ready for family and preparing that fabulous meal, however, have you thought about your table yet? You’re table whether big or small is the drop back to that delicious and gorgeous...

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Highlights from BDNY to Inspire Your Home Decor

Posted in Best Of | by Vera Dordick, on November 21, 2016

Highlights from BDNY to Inspire Your Home Decor

Now in its seventh year, Boutique Design New York (BDNY) attracts a large crowd of professionals serving the hospitality industry. Homedit ventured to New York City to see what manufacturers and marketers of high-caliber design elements for hospitality interiors are showing that could be part of your home’s decor, or at least inspire ideas for upgrading...

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Modern Wall Shelves Seamlessly Blend Aesthetics With Function

Posted in Furniture | by Simona Ganea, on November 21, 2016

Modern Wall Shelves Seamlessly Blend Aesthetics With Function

If there’s one piece of furniture you can put in any type of space no matter how big or small or how formal or casual, that would be a wall shelf. Wall shelves are incredibly versatile not just from a spatial and stylistic point of view but also because they’re useful in so many different...

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Make A Custom Kitty Rope Pencil Holder

Posted in Uncategorized | by Stefan Gheorghe, on November 18, 2016

Make A Custom Kitty Rope Pencil Holder

Sometimes it’s hard to find desk accessories in your favorite color, so why not make one of your own? You’ll need a tapered glass, a hot glue gun and a long length of decorative rope or cording. Starting at the bottom of the glass, create a tight spiral of the rope, gluing the coils to...

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How to Decorate a Bedroom Simply and with Style

Posted in Bedroom | by Brittney Smart, on November 18, 2016

How to Decorate a Bedroom Simply and with Style

Are you intimidated, frustrated, or apathetic when it comes to decorating your bedroom? The bedroom is one of the least public spaces in a home, and yet it is one of the most important rooms to “get right” in terms of decorating. This is because, as a private retreat, a well-decorated bedroom will display personality...

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14 Stone Sinks To Boost Your Bathroom Design

Posted in Bathroom | by Vera Dordick, on November 18, 2016

14 Stone Sinks To Boost Your Bathroom Design

There’s something about stone…substantial and weighty. There are so many places to use it in home decor, and one that’s becoming more common is the bathroom sink. From standalone pedestals and modern vessels to carved creations, bathroom designers are making the most of this sophisticated material that includes marble, granite and gemstones. Pedestal sinks are...

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Modern Korean House Inspired by Traditional Architecture and Feng Shui

Posted in Architecture | by Simona Ganea, on November 18, 2016

Modern Korean House Inspired by Traditional Architecture and Feng Shui

There’s something quite unique about planning and building a house from scratch. As a client, you get to tailor it to your own needs and ideas and as an architect or designer you get to draw inspiration for the site-specific elements and surroundings. When building the Floating House in 2009, Hyunjoon Yoo Architects followed a...

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Top Picks From The Salon Art + Design 2016

Posted in Interiors | by Vera Dordick, on November 17, 2016

Top Picks From The Salon Art + Design 2016

Important vintage pieces sat alongside stunning new works from some of the world’s top galleries at The Salon Art + Design 2016 held in New York City. In its fifth edition, the show featured works that are equally art and design, as much a pleasure for the eyes and soul as functional pieces for the home....

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25 Kids and Teens Beds that Transform the Ordinary into the Magical

Posted in Kids | by Brittney Smart, on November 17, 2016

25 Kids and Teens Beds that Transform the Ordinary into the Magical

I read somewhere that childhood is inherently magical. I believe that – that the imagination, fresh outlook, and wonder of a child creates magic out of what, to us grownup types, is the everyday and ordinary. But for those who want to rocket the magical factor of their kid’s childhood into orbit, there are ways,...

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Gemstone Furniture Accents Reveal A World Of Luxury

Posted in Furniture | by Simona Ganea, on November 17, 2016

Gemstone Furniture Accents Reveal A World Of Luxury

Gemstones are also often referred to as jewels and they represent pieces of mineral crystal. They are most commonly used in the fabrication of jewelry although there are all sorts of other uses for them. They’re a symbol of luxury although not all gemstones are necessarily very valuable. But that brings us to a new...

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Quick and Easy Christmas Tree Napkin Fold

Posted in Uncategorized | by Stefan Gheorghe, on November 16, 2016

Quick and Easy Christmas Tree Napkin Fold

Expecting guests for the holidays? Make your dinner table extra special by adding an easy napkin Christmas tree to each place setting. Fold a large cloth napkin into quarters and then turn up the individual corners as shown. A couple of flips, a few more folds and tucks, and you have a festive – and...

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15 Chic Living Room Colors

Posted in Living Room | by Brittney Smart, on November 16, 2016

15 Chic Living Room Colors

Everyone loves a beautiful living room. Often, it’s near the front of the house or is part of the space to which everyone inherently congregates. As a result, the living room tends to be the most (best?) decorated to match someone’s style out of all the rooms in a home. Color plays a big role...

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Stylish Crafts Made Easy – Modern DIY Nightstand Tutorial

Posted in Uncategorized | by Stefan Gheorghe, on November 15, 2016

Stylish Crafts Made Easy – Modern DIY Nightstand Tutorial

It’s about time you made something new for your home. If you’re the crafty type you probably enjoy a challenge. What we’ve got here for you today is a modern nightstand which you can easily make out of some lumber and with the help of a saw and a drill. You’ll need a few extra...

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15 Fun Favors For Your Thanksgiving Shindig

Posted in DIY Projects | by Casey Watkins, on November 15, 2016

15 Fun Favors For Your Thanksgiving Shindig

There is some argument that birthday parties are the only parties that have favors. I beg to differ. Any event or holiday where you welcome people into your home is an opportunity for party favors. While candy and pink plastic tiaras might be the first things to come to mind when you think of party...

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Cozy Apartment With Industrial and Scandinavian Accents

Posted in Apartments | by Simona Ganea, on November 15, 2016

Cozy Apartment With Industrial and Scandinavian Accents

Urban apartments rarely have that warm and cozy ambiance that’s usually specific to rural houses. It is however possible to transfer those characteristics from one type of building to another. Apartment UV designed by Open AD – Architecture and Design is proof of that. The apartment is located in Riga, Latvia and was designed in...

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DIY Painted Patterned Pegboard

Posted in DIY Projects | by Katie King, on November 14, 2016

DIY Painted Patterned Pegboard

Space is something that we could all use a little bit more of, however finding that extra space can sometimes be difficult. Depending on what space you’re working with and your specific needs for that space can make organizing a bit of a challenge. On top of that, if you want to buy a pretty...

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Chinese Duplitecture – A Strange Phenomena With Deep Roots

Posted in Architecture | by Simona Ganea, on November 14, 2016

Chinese Duplitecture – A Strange Phenomena With Deep Roots

It’s a little bit difficult and strange for everyone else to understand this but in China the attitude towards plagiarism and copying is not one of hostility but rather one of tolerance and even appreciation. Copycats are not viewed as cheats and they are not punished or judged in a negative way. On the contrary,...

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Curb Appeal Through Fall and Winter

Posted in Outdoor | by Brittney Smart, on November 14, 2016

Curb Appeal Through Fall and Winter

Talk to any realtor, and they’ll tell you just how important curb appeal is in the value of a home. But we don’t need a realtor to tell us that curb appeal is just as important for the homeowners themselves as it is for prospective buyers – coming home to a house that looks inviting...

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Fall Inspired Leaf and Pumpkin Wall Hooks

Posted in DIY Projects | by Haley and Rose, on November 14, 2016

Fall Inspired Leaf and Pumpkin Wall Hooks

Learn how to make these leaf and pumpkin wall hooks! I always need a few good sturdy wall hooks to hold up all of my stuff that accumulates around the house. These leaf and pumpkin wall hooks not only look super cute hanging up but also are easy to make. The orange leaf and pumpkin...

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An Industrial-Baroque Bistro Cafe Inspired by Famous Inventors

Posted in Interiors | by Simona Ganea, on November 14, 2016

An Industrial-Baroque Bistro Cafe Inspired by Famous Inventors

The creative team from 6th sense interiors has mesmerized us before with unique projects such as Enigma Cafe and they’re now the center of attention once more thanks to a beautiful cafe-bistro in Greece called Kaffeine. For them, every project is an opportunity to stand out and to create something unusual, exclusive and irreplaceable. They...

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How To Hide a Router

Posted in Uncategorized | by Stefan Gheorghe, on November 11, 2016

How To Hide a Router

No matter how much time you spend decorating your home office or family room, these days there is always one ugly element: The Router.  You need it but you don’t like it. So…hide it! Take an old three-ring binder. Place your router inside and measure how much you will need to trim from the open...

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Happy 8th Anniversary Homedit!

Posted in Best Of | by Vera Dordick, on November 11, 2016

Happy 8th Anniversary Homedit!

We’re celebrating a special 8th anniversary at Homedit – your comprehensive resource for home design and architecture. We’re really excited about this milestone because it’s our bronze anniversary. Bronze is an alloy – a mixture of copper and tin, one more expensive and the other less so. We think that describes us perfectly: A fusion...

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DIY Leaf Bowl Votive Candle Holders

Posted in DIY Projects | by Morena Hockley, on November 11, 2016

DIY Leaf Bowl Votive Candle Holders

Several years ago I tried out a popular Pinterest project I had seen, but I made a few modifications. My leaf bowl turned out so well (and is still being put to use) that I decided to try the project on a smaller scale. These leaf votive holders look dainty, but they are rigid and...

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Tips for Buying a Great New Sofa or Sectional

Posted in Sofa and Chair | by Simona Ganea, on November 11, 2016

Tips for Buying a Great New Sofa or Sectional

Buying a new sofa is no easy task nor should its importance be overlooked. The first thing you should ask yourself in this situation is whether you need a sofa or a sectional. The answer to this question is linked to a lot of different details most of which are specific to the space that...

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Small Side Tables Big On Style And Character

Posted in Furniture | by Simona Ganea, on November 10, 2016

Small Side Tables Big On Style And Character

If there’s one furniture piece you can always add to a space even after you’re finished with the interior design that would be the side table. There’s always room for a small one not to mention that there are so many different types to choose from, each offering a unique combination of function and style....

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Modern Makers Show Off Artful and Hand-Crafted Wood Furniture

Posted in Furniture | by Vera Dordick, on November 10, 2016

Modern Makers Show Off Artful and Hand-Crafted Wood Furniture

It might have been billed as a “modern makers craft fair,” but it was also an homage to the beauty of hand-crafted wood furniture. Field+Supply, a design/craft show held in the Hudson Valley of New York, was dominated by beautiful wooden pieces by designers from far and near. Seeing these items in a rustic setting in natural light is...

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How To Make The Most Of A Bar Height Table

Posted in Kitchen | by Simona Ganea, on November 9, 2016

How To Make The Most Of A Bar Height Table

When it comes to tables, there are three main height options to consider. The most common type of the standard-height table. The other two are the countertop height and the bar height table, both of which are defined by a casual appearance. There are many advantages that are specific to bar height tables. However, they’re...

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Festive Pine Cone Crafts Perfect For The Holiday Season

Posted in DIY Projects | by Simona Ganea, on November 9, 2016

Festive Pine Cone Crafts Perfect For The Holiday Season

With the winter holidays just around the corner preparations are starting and everyone is starting to plan all sorts of fun themed decors and events. The stores are full or colorful ornaments and lots of cute and eye-catching decorations and that can be a little bit distracting. How about trying some handmade ornaments this year?...

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Decades of Iconic Chairs Highlighted at IDS 2016

Posted in Sofa and Chair | by Vera Dordick, on November 9, 2016

Decades of Iconic Chairs Highlighted at IDS 2016

Thousands upon thousands of chair designs exist, and new ones are created every day. But what makes some iconic, earning them a celebrated place in design history and enduring popularity? In some cases, novel materials and processes make the chair special and in others, it’s simply remarkable lines and a pleasing aesthetic. Here’s a collection...

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Cute Candle holder From Picture Frames

Posted in Uncategorized | by Stefan Gheorghe, on November 8, 2016

Cute Candle holder From Picture Frames

A hurricane-style candle holder adds a dramatic but soft accent to any space. Make your own with just some hot glue, spray paint and three inexpensive picture frames, which you can get at a discount store, flea market, or second-hand shop. Add a battery-operated candle and some potpourri or botanical accents for a lovely candle...

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How A Gray Sofa Can Impact The Decor Around It

Posted in How To, Tips, and Advice | by Simona Ganea, on November 8, 2016

How A Gray Sofa Can Impact The Decor Around It

Each color has its own set of unique attributes and characteristics. Gray is an interesting case because it’s placed in the middle, between black and white, two non colors. This makes it a neutral and impartial color which lends these features to everything else around it. In interior design and decor, gray shades offer a...

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Modern Pendant Lights With Intriguing Forms And Unique Designs

Posted in Lighting | by Simona Ganea, on November 8, 2016

Modern Pendant Lights With Intriguing Forms And Unique Designs

The list of beautiful and interesting pendant lights never ends. There’s always something we can add, something that stands out and that deserves to be appreciated so here were are with a bunch more designs that we recently discovered. The world of modern pendant lighting focuses on form, style and ways to stand out and the...

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The Zaha Hadid Seamless Collection And Its Unique Design Language

Posted in Furniture | by Simona Ganea, on November 7, 2016

The Zaha Hadid Seamless Collection And Its Unique Design Language

The original and sculptural aesthetic of everything designed by Zaha Hadid is unmistakable. Every creation is unique and yet they are all connected by her signature aesthetic which is defined by fluid shapes and free, organic forms. This consistency is a key characteristic of collections such as Seamless. Designed in 2006 the series exhibits a world...

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Ideas for Cleaning the Kitchen Naturally and Effectively

Posted in How To Clean | by Brittney Smart, on November 7, 2016

Ideas for Cleaning the Kitchen Naturally and Effectively

As the major food preparation area, the kitchen – even more than the rest of the house – maintains a responsibility of cleanliness, sanitation, and safety. While a variety of commercial kitchen cleaning products abound, one has to wonder if spraying chemicals into the home’s Food Central Station does more harm than good. Fortunately for...

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Sliced Cherry Tomatoes in a Flash

Posted in Uncategorized | by Stefan Gheorghe, on November 4, 2016

Sliced Cherry Tomatoes in a Flash

Slicing cherry tomatoes might not be difficult but it it’s a tedious kitchen task you can eliminate with this quick trick. Using just a long knife and two small plates, you can have a pile of sliced tomatoes in a few seconds – not special gadgets required!

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The Secret Top 15 Bedroom Colors

Posted in Bedroom | by Brittney Smart, on November 4, 2016

The Secret Top 15 Bedroom Colors

A person’s bedroom should be their retreat, their special, private space to take a break from the rest of the world for a while. As such, each bedroom will be unique in its style…and color plays a huge role as the design skeleton to build upon. Although the color palette of one’s bedroom should be...

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Turn a Chair into a Garden Bed

Posted in DIY Projects | by Morena Hockley, on November 4, 2016

Turn a Chair into a Garden Bed

One of the things I love about outdoor decorating is that there are so few designing “musts”. You’re free to be creative and carefree when decorating your garden. I’ve shown you how I enjoy turning toys into planters, as well as how I make my own cement planters. Today I’m teaching you how to turn...

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Beautiful Corten Steel Planters Shaped And Inspired By Nature

Posted in Outdoor | by Simona Ganea, on November 4, 2016

Beautiful Corten Steel Planters Shaped And Inspired By Nature

Corten steel has been around for quite some time but only recently we started exploring all the design possibilities. Corten building facades are just one example. There are many other uses for this material and some of them focus on little things like planters or decorations. Corten steel planters are an interesting example. They take...

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102 Easy Thanksgiving Crafts – Show Your Gratitude In Style

Posted in Best Of | by Simona Ganea, on November 3, 2016

102 Easy Thanksgiving Crafts – Show Your Gratitude In Style

We know Thanksgiving became a national holiday back in 1863 when it was proclaimed as such by Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War. At that moment it was decided that the last Thursday in November would be known as Thanksgiving Day. The First Thanksgiving, however, was celebrated by the Pilgrims just after their first...

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Stylish Options And Alternatives For Modern Nightstands

Posted in Furniture | by Simona Ganea, on November 3, 2016

Stylish Options And Alternatives For Modern Nightstands

Nothing is easy in the world of interior design and decor. Something as simple as picking a nightstand for the bedroom can turn out to be a difficult and challenging task. That’s, of course, if you’re looking to create a personalized decor and an ambiance that defines you. Modern nightstands take into consideration the user’s...

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DIY Industrial Wire Basket

Posted in DIY Projects | by Brittney Smart, on November 3, 2016

DIY Industrial Wire Basket

I was recently on the hunt for an industrial component (read: wire baskets) for a room in my home but became a little frustrated at the limited options. Either the baskets weren’t the right size/dimensions (mostly the case), or they weren’t the right style, or they lacked character and charm. The options seemed a little...

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10 Velvet Sofas To Put In Your Living Room Immediately

Posted in Sofa and Chair | by Casey Watkins, on November 3, 2016

10 Velvet Sofas To Put In Your Living Room Immediately

You might have noticed but then again, maybe you haven’t. There has been a slow infiltration on our Pinterest feeds and our online shopping. The infiltration of the velvet sofa. At first, velvet sofas seemed the stuff of fancy untouched parlors and your grandma’s musty basement. Velvet showed up on furniture in either immaculate condition or...

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A DIY Mid-Century Modern Lamp

Posted in DIY Projects | by Agata Dimmich, on November 2, 2016

A DIY Mid-Century Modern Lamp

Why mid-century modern design is considered to be timeless, you wonder? I believe it’s because of its simple elegance. The design pieces are characterized by clean lines and less-is-more approach, which seems to fall within recent trends. The thing is – no matter what style you chose for your home, it’s always easy to introduce...

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Wire Furniture Accents Shape Spaces In Unexpected Ways

Posted in Furniture | by Simona Ganea, on November 2, 2016

Wire Furniture Accents Shape Spaces In Unexpected Ways

Lightweight, sleek and versatile, wire furniture is not for everyone and this makes it that much more interesting and special. We find it intriguing from an aesthetic point of view, enjoying its graphical charm and versatility. There are a lot of variations when it comes to wire furniture and they have to do with the...

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A Mesmerizing World Of Hand-Blown Glass Lamps

Posted in Lighting | by Simona Ganea, on November 2, 2016

A Mesmerizing World Of Hand-Blown Glass Lamps

Light fixtures are the accessories that complete every space we see and use and this applies to offices, malls, restaurants, private homes and lots of others. They evolved to be more than just functional objects that become our sources of light at night and that illuminate key areas when needed. They’ve become decorative elements able...

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Modern Family Home With Basement Parking And Elevated Floor

Posted in Architecture | by Simona Ganea, on November 2, 2016

Modern Family Home With Basement Parking And Elevated Floor

The Caucaso House is a private residence designed and built by JJRR/ Architecture in Ciudad de Mexico. The project was completed in 2016 and the house covers a total area of 750 square meters. The location was the element that dictated the structure of the building. In order to offer the clients the possibility to...

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The Folding Door Trend Now Applied To Kitchen Cabinets

Posted in Uncategorized | by Stefan Gheorghe, on November 1, 2016

The Folding Door Trend Now Applied To Kitchen Cabinets

With the growing popularity of sleek kitchens that sport no visible hardware, kitchen cabinets with louvered panels that fold up are especially attractive. With the touch of a button, the modern cabinet opens up to reveal cabinet space with glass shelves. The wide slats fold up like an accordion at the top, giving unfettered access...

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How To Make A Modern Two-Toned Nightstand

Posted in DIY Projects | by Simona Ganea, on November 1, 2016

How To Make A Modern Two-Toned Nightstand

Nightstands are easy to make, especially the modern ones that have really simple designs and lack any unnecessary decorative elements. This is a step-by-step tutorial showing you how to build your own modern nightstand. The design is geometric, with the legs featuring a stained finish while the top portion is painted white. Materials: First of...

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12 Ways to Decorate a Thanksgiving Mantel You’ll Be Thankful For

Posted in How To, Tips, and Advice | by Casey Watkins, on November 1, 2016

12 Ways to Decorate a Thanksgiving Mantel You’ll Be Thankful For

Once Fall hits, it suddenly becomes extremely easy to decorate your home. Especially your fireplace mantel. October fills it with colored leaves and black bats for Halloween. And now it’s November. While you might think that your Halloween mantel display can flow seamlessly into Thanksgiving, sans Jack-O-Lanterns, the question is… why would you let it?...

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Leicht – Wall Mounted Extendable Kitchen Faucet

Posted in Uncategorized | by Stefan Gheorghe, on October 31, 2016

Leicht – Wall Mounted Extendable Kitchen Faucet

With today’s larger sinks, sometimes you need a longer faucet, and if you’re not a fan of pull out faucet heads on a hose, you are out of luck…until now. Leicht presents this wall-mounted, extendable faucet that can reach to all areas of a sink, including the smaller prep sink on the left. This is...

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Make Foiled Pillows for Fall

Posted in DIY Projects | by Morena Hockley, on October 31, 2016

Make Foiled Pillows for Fall

As I mentioned in this post, metallics are still hot this fall. It’s amazingly easy to add your own metallic elements to fabric. I’m going to show you how you can foil fabric to quickly make your own metallic throw pillows. Don’t worry of you don’t know how to sew….this project has no zipper and...

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Cork Furniture – A New Design Niche That Rises To The Top

Posted in Furniture | by Simona Ganea, on October 31, 2016

Cork Furniture – A New Design Niche That Rises To The Top

Cork is not just for wine bottles, although that might come as a surprise for some. This material is actually extremely versatile. We use it for flooring and lots of interesting decorations but did you know that cork furniture is also a thing? Designers constantly find new and playful ways to use this material in...

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Take Control Of Your Cords With A Custom Holder

Posted in Uncategorized | by Stefan Gheorghe, on October 28, 2016

Take Control Of Your Cords With A Custom Holder

The more electronics and appliances you have, the more cords you have to deal with. Don’t settle for jungle of electrical cords – corral them with a cord organizer. You can easily craft one using a wine cork and a piece of bungee cord. Mark two evenly spaced spots on the side of the wine...

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DIY: Last Minute Halloween Coasters

Posted in DIY Projects | by Katie King, on October 28, 2016

DIY: Last Minute Halloween Coasters

With Halloween almost here, you may be gathering those final items for that Halloween party you might be throwing! If so, then you may have overlooked a small detail in your party shopping. That small detail, being coasters! Now, you may be thinking that coasters (of all things), do not scream party. However, they can...

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Aqua Color Flex Captures Interior Design Spotlight Once Again

Posted in Interiors | by Brittney Smart, on October 28, 2016

Aqua Color Flex Captures Interior Design Spotlight Once Again

The aqua color, otherwise known as aquamarine, is light green and airy blue hue. The name and shade connote an underwater ocean setting. Worldwide, aqua is vast and has many blue and green variations. You can find aqua primary colors in a variety of shades, tints, and textures.  If you’re looking for bright colors or...

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Efficient Ways To Decorate With Furniture For Small Spaces

Posted in Furniture | by Simona Ganea, on October 28, 2016

Efficient Ways To Decorate With Furniture For Small Spaces

We love small spaces for being challenging and for inspiring people to come up with all sorts of interesting and ingenious solutions when it comes to furniture and storage in particular. Designers push spaces to their limit and come up with new concepts and ideas meant to improve functionality in tiny homes. Today we’re focusing...

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Kitchen in Motion – Push The Table Back To The Kitchen Side

Posted in Uncategorized | by Stefan Gheorghe, on October 27, 2016

Kitchen in Motion – Push The Table Back To The Kitchen Side

Maximum utility and minimum wasted space for both your dining are and your kitchen! This unusual Kitchen in Motion design allows you to have the table space where you need it most. When you’re preparing for dinner or guests, pull out the small table and it expands to a larger dining table. Simultaneously, on the...

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15 Stylish Kitchen Designs With Concrete Counter Highlights

Posted in Kitchen | by Simona Ganea, on October 27, 2016

15 Stylish Kitchen Designs With Concrete Counter Highlights

There’s a lot of to be inspired by when it comes to concrete countertops. The material has a bunch of great properties that make it a really good option for kitchens. But it’s not just that. A concrete counter also looks very beautiful. It has a solid and robust feel and it has that beautiful...

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flix Live – Portable Small Kitchen

Posted in Uncategorized | by Stefan Gheorghe, on October 26, 2016

flix Live – Portable Small Kitchen

No room – or no budget – for a large outdoor kitchen? No problem! Flix Live has a compact and genius solution. Their movable small kitchen has wings that extend out when you need to use them. They’re fully customizable with cutting boards, prep tools, serving accessories and cook top units. Built-in drawers and LED lighting...

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Gorgeous Corten Facades That Gracefully Withstand The Test Of Time

Posted in Architecture | by Simona Ganea, on October 26, 2016

Gorgeous Corten Facades That Gracefully Withstand The Test Of Time

Steel is not usually known to rust but that only applies to certain types of steel. There are also cases when rusting is encouraged and appreciated. We’re talking about corten steel, also known as weathering steel. This ally was developed to allow a rust-like appearance to be gained if exposed to the weather for several...

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DIY a Sleek and Modern Cat Scratcher

Posted in DIY Projects | by Brittany Merth, on October 26, 2016

DIY a Sleek and Modern Cat Scratcher

Having cats doesn’t mean that your house has to turn into a disaster area of toys, treats, and eye-sore cat trees and scratchers. I have two energetic indoor cats who love to scratch, so they need to a designated area to play and sharpen their claws. But unfortunately most store-bought cat trees and scratchers are...

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Modern Chairs Always Great To Have Around

Posted in Sofa and Chair | by Simona Ganea, on October 26, 2016

Modern Chairs Always Great To Have Around

Chairs are always useful, whether you only use them occasionally when you have guests over or whether you use them as permanent furniture pieces in your dining room. In fact, chairs are more versatile than that and it’s always good to have a few extra ones around just in case. Folding chairs are perfect for...

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Pull Out Trash Can System‬

Posted in Uncategorized | by Stefan Gheorghe, on October 25, 2016

Pull Out Trash Can System‬

You might already have a trash drawer that makes it easy to hide away the bin, but how many times have you dropped something behind the trash can? Reaching anything that fell back there – let alone cleaning that space – can be a challenge. Now, Scavolini makes it easier to reach things in the...

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Masculine Furniture for a Man Cave Decor and a Closer Look at Both

Posted in Interiors | by Brittney Smart, on October 25, 2016

Masculine Furniture for a Man Cave Decor and a Closer Look at Both

Man caves are one of the hot commodities of the last decade or two…if you’re a man or if you have a man around the house. But man caves are tricky business – technically, they are entirely a man’s space and should therefore avoid the “woman’s touch” that tends to permeate the décor of the...

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DIY Halloween Wire Word Block Art

Posted in DIY Projects | by Katie King, on October 25, 2016

DIY Halloween Wire Word Block Art

Wire word art has become a popular DIY trend in the past few years. It has been used to decorate home décor, make jewelry, and even used in lighting projects. Personally, I had always wanted to make some words out of wire but found the whole concept a bit difficult. However, after some researching and...

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Fun With Throw Pillows – History And Decorating Tips

Posted in Interiors | by Simona Ganea, on October 25, 2016

Fun With Throw Pillows – History And Decorating Tips

The pillows that we use today weren’t always as soft or as common. In fact, their history might surprise many. We don’t really know when the first pillows were conceptualized but there are some really interesting specimens that survived from ancient Egypt, China and Mesopotamia. There are also ancient carvings depicting royalty seated on cushions....

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Rocking Pacman – Reserve Seesaw‬

Posted in Uncategorized | by Stefan Gheorghe, on October 24, 2016

Rocking Pacman – Reserve Seesaw‬

Sawkil Lumber’s Rocking Pacman is a trifecta of awesomeness. It’s a stylish bench, a rocker and is made from 400 pieces of reclaimed oak from a distiller. Created by Louis Lim, the backwards seesaw was Best of Show at BKLYN Designs 2016. Lim calls it a “love see-saw” because it needs at least two people...

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DIY Bat Hanging Branch – A Super Simple Halloween Decoration

Posted in DIY Projects | by Brittney Smart, on October 24, 2016

DIY Bat Hanging Branch – A Super Simple Halloween Decoration

Halloween is approaching! Are you ready? This tutorial is for a very simple, kid-friendly DIY Halloween decoration called a bat branch. You may have heard of bat trees, where branches are decorated with hanging bats a la Christmas tree ornament style? This is similar but just different enough to make your décor unique. It will...

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Stacked Metallic Pumpkins Centerpiece for Fall

Posted in DIY Projects | by Morena Hockley, on October 24, 2016

Stacked Metallic Pumpkins Centerpiece for Fall

I’m so happy that metallics are still popular this year! I think copper is a great metallic accent, especially for fall. I used copper paste to make artificial pumpkins look more glam, and then arranged them to create an elegant stacked pumpkin centerpiece. This pretty piece of home decor is easy to create, and you...

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Upcycle A T-Shirt Into A Hanging Planter

Posted in Uncategorized | by Stefan Gheorghe, on October 22, 2016

Upcycle A T-Shirt Into A Hanging Planter

First, lay a t-shirt out on a flat surface. Cut the shirt straight across the front, from under one armpit to the other. Then, cut the remaining rectangle of t-shirt into strips about an inch wide. Cut each strip at one seam. Pull each strip so that it rolls into a tube.  You need eight...

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Designs That Bring New Aesthetic Standards For Bathroom Faucets

Posted in Bathroom | by Simona Ganea, on October 21, 2016

Designs That Bring New Aesthetic Standards For Bathroom Faucets

Each type of space has its own set of design challenges but also its own series of elements which can add character to the decor and make it stand out and be unique. In the case of the bathroom, one of these elements is the faucet. Bathroom faucets come in all sorts of shapes, sizes...

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Mini Pendant Lights That Bring Playful Charm Into Our Homes

Posted in Lighting | by Simona Ganea, on October 20, 2016

Mini Pendant Lights That Bring Playful Charm Into Our Homes

The type of light fixture you choose for a space and all the details that characterize it have the ability to influence the decor and the ambiance. Your light fixtures say a lot about you. For instance, big chandeliers are quite dramatic and so are oversized pendant lamps, suggesting a person that likes to stand...

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Furniture Design Details That Make Products Stand Out In Unique Ways

Posted in Furniture | by Simona Ganea, on October 20, 2016

Furniture Design Details That Make Products Stand Out In Unique Ways

We believe that everyone should embrace their uniqueness and shouldn’t settle for universal designs or products. We’re all different and that’s something to be proud of. This needs to be reflected in everything we do and everything we surround ourselves with such as furniture or everyday accessories. Unique furniture is hard to come by and...

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Make Painted Concrete Letters

Posted in DIY Projects | by Brittany Merth, on October 20, 2016

Make Painted Concrete Letters

This is one of those projects that I really wasn’t sure how it was going to turn out. But since I either already had all of the supplies or they would cost under a few dollars, I figured it wouldn’t be a huge loss if it didn’t turn out. But it did turn out, and...

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Murphy Bed – Living Room Space Saving System

Posted in Uncategorized | by Stefan Gheorghe, on October 19, 2016

Murphy Bed – Living Room Space Saving System

Having a Murphy bed in your house or apartment doesn’t mean that you have to move heavy furniture around when it’s time to go to sleep. Today’s space saving systems include technology and designs that allow you to move a pillow and perhaps flip a headrest on your sofa before lowering the bed out of...

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Raw Studio Pushes Boundaries With Art Lighting and Engineered Furniture

Posted in Furniture | by Vera Dordick, on October 19, 2016

Raw Studio Pushes Boundaries With Art Lighting and Engineered Furniture

Amazing light designs that draw you in from across the room — that’s what we first noticed about Raw Studio. But the UK-based business, led by Nick Rawcliffe, is much more than just cool light fixtures. Rawcliffe transforms all sorts of materials into unique designs and is known for “pushing the boundary of product evolution.” From his wall...

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DIY Halloween Chandelier From A Bird Cage

Posted in DIY Projects | by Agata Dimmich, on October 19, 2016

DIY Halloween Chandelier From A Bird Cage

It’s never too early to start planning how you’re going to turn your home into Halloween headquarters. Whether you are planning to organize an elegant sit-down dinner or an open-house party, this DIY black cage decoration fits the bill. Horrifying yet sophisticated, the cage has many possibilities. You can customize it to become a chandelier, candle lamp or...

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Expandable Stool You Can Turn Into A Bench In A Jiffy

Posted in Uncategorized | by Stefan Gheorghe, on October 18, 2016

Expandable Stool You Can Turn Into A Bench In A Jiffy

You’re dining room is all set with an extension table, but where can you possibly store all the chairs you’ll need for your next large gathering? Of course, you can buy folding chairs, but they’re not usually very stylish and they take up a good deal of storage space. Enter this awesome bench from Resource...

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Sunken House With A Courtyard Built Into The Hillside

Posted in Architecture | by Simona Ganea, on October 18, 2016

Sunken House With A Courtyard Built Into The Hillside

The Inside Outside house is a really special home. As the name suggests, the house doesn’t really follow the rules. The residence is located in Dean, England, on a site surrounded by a forest and with a gentle slope. This was a project by Loyn and Co Architects, a studio established in 1992 with a...

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Make a Quick and Cute Clothespin Candle Holder

Posted in Uncategorized | by Stefan Gheorghe, on October 17, 2016

Make a Quick and Cute Clothespin Candle Holder

Here’s a craft project that is about and quick and easy as they come: Transform a handful of clothespins into cute candle holder to grace your desk, bathroom or living room table.  Simply save a short-sided tin can – the kind that tuna typically comes in.  Clean the can. Take some clothespins that have a...

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Anthropologie Hack: Make a Faux Metal Wall Hook

Posted in DIY Projects | by Morena Hockley, on October 17, 2016

Anthropologie Hack: Make a Faux Metal Wall Hook

Recreate the look of pricey Anthropologie decor with this technique! By combining various art products with metallic paint you can create faux metal decor. I updated an inexpensive plastic wall hook to make it look like a chic metal Anthropologie hook. Here’s how you can do it, too. Supplies Used: Letter Wall Hook DecoArt Media Crackle...

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Warm Colors for the Fall Season

Posted in Interiors | by Brittney Smart, on October 17, 2016

Warm Colors for the Fall Season

Warm colors are those colors that involve or are based off of red, orange, yellow, and brown. Of course, warm versions of cool colors exist as well. Probably it’s the shift in nature from greens and blues to these warmer hues – think of the colorful changes happening on trees in Fall – but there...

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Modern Variations Of A Classic – The Wingback Chair

Posted in Sofa and Chair | by Simona Ganea, on October 17, 2016

Modern Variations Of A Classic – The Wingback Chair

First introduced in England in the 1600s, the wingback chair was meant as a fireplace accent piece. Its design for perfect for this, featuring a high back, winged wides and wooden legs and protecting the user from both the cold drafts and the heat of the fire. Although the design and function changed over time,...

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DIY Halloween Jack-O-Lantern and Cauldron Candle Holders

Posted in DIY Projects | by Haley and Rose, on October 14, 2016

DIY Halloween Jack-O-Lantern and Cauldron Candle Holders

One of my favorite parts of the fall and Halloween is lighting candles. These Halloween themed candle holders are perfect decorations for your front porch on Halloween, a Halloween party, or for simply relaxing at home with a Halloween-themed movie. Keep reading to see how easy it is to make these jack-o-lantern and cauldron candle...

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Shades of Purple and How to Use Them in Home Décor

Posted in Interiors | by Brittney Smart, on October 14, 2016

Shades of Purple and How to Use Them in Home Décor

If there was ever a color that divided generations, purple is it. And yet, with its history involving royalty, power, and even wealth, there is something very special about the hue regardless of the viewer’s age. As the secondary color involving red and blue, purple blends red’s warmth and passion with blue’s coolness and tranquility....

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A Little Yarn And Some Cardboard Equals Charming Wall Art

Posted in Uncategorized | by Stefan Gheorghe, on October 14, 2016

A Little Yarn And Some Cardboard Equals Charming Wall Art

Wall art can be expensive but a little time and a few materials can yield some charming wall art for your home. Besides, words and sayings on the wall are trending. All it takes is some cardboard and yarn. You can use leftover yarn or purchase new yarn.

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Create a Ghostly Halloween Bar: A DIY Table Runner and Toxic Drinks

Posted in DIY Projects | by Agata Dimmich, on October 13, 2016

Create a Ghostly Halloween Bar: A DIY Table Runner and Toxic Drinks

Halloween is the best holiday for getting really creative and coming up with original party themes and decorations. As long as they are mysterious, it works. The basic color palette is typically black. While I love the moody nature of these holiday decorations (as you’ve seen in my other Halloween decorations) not everyone wants to turn their home into a black  scene from...

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How To Decorate A Coffee Table Without Overdoing It

Posted in Furniture | by Simona Ganea, on October 13, 2016

How To Decorate A Coffee Table Without Overdoing It

The coffee table is the furniture piece that completes the living room and makes it look and feel whole. But finding the right coffee table for the space is not all. An empty table can look a bit awkward and incomplete so you need to decorate it somehow. Coffee table decor is not always simple...

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Wooden Tray Using Drawer Knob Handles

Posted in DIY Projects | by Haley and Rose, on October 13, 2016

Wooden Tray Using Drawer Knob Handles

I love a good wooden tray and when it is handmade, even better! This wooden tray is useful to keep knick-knacks on your dresser or to hold your favorite snack while you watch TV. It adds a unique touch to your home and can easily be personalized by using your favorite paint color or by...

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Rustic Wooden Pumpkins

Posted in DIY Projects | by Morena Hockley, on October 12, 2016

Rustic Wooden Pumpkins

Create your own rustic pumpkin decor to decorate your home with this fall! This inexpensive DIY project is a fun way to make your own custom home decor. These wood block pumpkins would look great on a mantle or as part of a centerpiece. Supplies Used: Unfinished wood blocks, various sizes Wood spools Wood glue...

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Small Apartment With A Loft Bedroom And Bright Open Plan

Posted in Apartments | by Simona Ganea, on October 12, 2016

Small Apartment With A Loft Bedroom And Bright Open Plan

The biggest challenge when designing a small home is finding room for all the necessary functions without using all the available floor space and making it look cramped and smaller than it actually is. The strategies interior designers use when dealing with such a challenge are diverse and closely linked to each space in particular....

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How To Make A Wood Candelabra Video

Posted in Uncategorized | by Stefan Gheorghe, on October 12, 2016

How To Make A Wood Candelabra Video

Modern accessories have a clean and simple look, but they can carry a hefty price tag.  Get the same look for less by crafting your own DIY Wood Candelabra. With some simple wood pieces and basic shop skills, you can create a statement accessory that will add a modern, natural touch to your décor. And,...

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How To Properly Set A Table For Every Occasion

Posted in How To, Tips, and Advice | by Simona Ganea, on October 12, 2016

How To Properly Set A Table For Every Occasion

Setting the table is something not everyone does. But that shouldn’t be reserved for restaurants only. Nothing is stopping us from being a bit more fancy at home and we should actually do that more often. But then the issue remaining is that we need some basic knowledge of how to set a table properly....

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