Designers and homeowners alike have nominated concrete as their preferred flooring material for more than one good reason. Appearing in trendy retail spaces, upscale offices, nouveau dining establishments, and stylish households, a concrete floor lends an industrial sophistication with the added benefit of convenience. Best of all, there are multiple concrete design ideas, styles, and substrates to choose from. Micro-toppings,...
Forget summer camp and cramped sibling quarrels; the modern bunk bed is all about saving space and sleeping soundly in a world of style and fun. For the adult and child alike, bunk beds carry a multitude of vertical advantages, and are making a big household comeback in a whole new way. A genius blend of ergonomics and assortment of...
As children we looked up to the attic as a place of mystery and infinite possibility. Who knew what lay within those cobwebbed boxes and among the discarded familial memorabilia, what secrets and treasures were ours to unlock? While me may have abandoned such intrigue to the days of childhood fancy, the attic has no doubt retained its allure and...
The right shower tiles can completely transform your bathroom, combining style and functionality to create a luxurious space. From bold patterns to sleek modern designs, there are endless options to suit your taste. Explore these inspiring tile ideas to elevate your shower and enhance your bathroom’s aesthetic. 1. Elegant Marble Designs 2. Charming Honeycomb Patterns 3. Artistic Mosaic Solutions 4....
A well-curated bookshelf not only speaks of your own interests and intellectual leanings, but invites guests to explore a face of your personality that few may be privy to. Books, music, and curiosities are all within the bookshelf's communal gallery, and a well-crafted shelving unit provides the perfect display for your worldly treasures and texts alike. Gone are the days...
The average homeowner seldom pauses to consider their garage's potential, and certainly not in regards to garage lighting. Often boasting only the bare minimum basics--motion sensors and glaring fluorescent bulbs illuminating the interior--the garage has long been viewed as a strictly utilitarian space, and hardly worthy of a design upgrade--until now, of course. Considering that the garage is used on...
A concrete patio can be an unimportant addition to a home's property or nothing short of an awesome entertaining space, depending on one's creative insight and eye for potential, of course. More than just a catchall for mismatched lawn furniture, children's toys, and the odd barbecue, a concrete patio can set the stage for entertaining and bonding with loved ones,...
Remember that thrilling sensation of speeding down a playground slide as a kid, getting to where you needed to be in no time and with twice the pleasure? Our parents may tell us such things are better left to childhood nostalgia, but today's interior designers beg to differ. Adulthood just got a whole lot more fun thanks to the grown-up...
For some, the shower is the pragmatist's answer to the bathtub. Who has time to luxuriate in the shallows when there's work to do and tasks to be accomplished? As a result, showers are often designed along a similar premise: get in, get out, and take minimal joy in the immediate surroundings. Fortunately, that sentiment has changed in recent years,...
You don't have to procure your own vineyard to enjoy the year-round luxury of your own private stock. On the contrary, a personal wine cellar is your passageway to the finer things in life, beginning with a superb glass of vino. Wine cellars, or wine rooms, have been implemented into households since the time of the ancient Greeks. Once considered...