Clutter can make your home seem smaller and older, no matter how large or new it is. Whether you have too much furniture in a room or you have stacks of papers or piles of books in the corners, the clutter will reduce the beauty and comfort of your home. You’ll feel more stressed when […]
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Heating up your Kitchen with innovative space savers
The Recipe Room: Heating up your Kitchen with innovative space savers. It’s not easy putting together a short article promoting the benefits of a space efficient kitchen or dining area. The task becomes that much more difficult when trying to seek out innovative products that address limited counter surface or the occasional need to squeeze […]
Continue readingSpace-Saving Bed Options for City Apartments
Living in a big city like New York City or Los Angeles is exciting. You feel like you have the world at your fingers. Everywhere you turn, there are world-famous dining establishments, designer shops, and museums that house the art work you learned about in textbooks. You might even bump into a celebrity or two. […]
Continue readingPulling Double Duty: Taking a closer look at the growing market for multi-purpose furnishings
By Michael Cochrane We have long been fascinated at the idea of designing duel functionality into utilities and accessories that shape our lives. Really, in this day in age, who among us would tolerate a cell phone which began and ended with a dial tone and offered nothing else? The problem however, at least in […]
Continue readingMAKE SOME SPACE: HIDDEN STORAGE SOLUTIONS TO OPEN UP YOUR HOME
We are all a little like Goldfish. We grow proportionally to the space available to us. The more room we have, the more things we seem to accumulate. While easier to manage when living in a detached home, those of us residing in smaller condos and apartments need to be a bit more creative when […]
Continue readingTraditional vs. Modern Dining Sets for Contemporary Living
Your dining room set is an important yet overlooked aspect of your home. Your dining area is not only the place where you eat dinner with your family every night, but it is also the place where you make treasured memories during holiday dinners and special celebrations, such as birthdays and anniversaries. You should choose […]
Continue readingDIY Loft Beds: The Star of Your Los Angeles Home
Los Angeles is a siren call for people all around the country wanting to make their dreams come true. Some go to Los Angeles to find fame, while others go to pursue careers in media, technology and other high-profile industries. Thanks to the city’s popularity, real estate sells for top dollar. Even if you […]
Continue readingA European Design For A Modern Home – Multifunctional Italian Murphy Beds
At one time or another, we all catch ourselves with eyes bigger than our stomachs, and invariably, we tend to regret that “extra bit of quiche” or the “decadent looking wedge of tiramisu”. While one can be forgiven for the occasional over indulgence, (bloating aside!) we should never need to apologize for having larger than […]
Continue readingSmart Solutions for Your Boston Home
Boston is a unique city. While there is a large college population, there are also a good mix of working-class families and executives. You can find everything from small, loft apartments to luxury homes in this historic city. Real estate doesn’t come cheap in Boston, but it is a good investment. Choosing the right furniture […]
Continue readingSan Francisco: Great DIY Ideas for a City with Limited Space
If you’re going to San Francisco, be sure to wear a flower in your hair – and be prepared to downsize. Real estate in the packed city is on the smaller side, which is on par with other major cities. Even a luxury home will be on a smaller scale than what you would find […]
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