My main criteria for bath mats have always been softness and absorbency: something to envelop your damp toes and prevent drips and slips. However, when we recently built an extra bathroom, I realized that a bathroom can be functional and aesthetically pleasing, full of color and texture. Read on to find out how I chose …

Whether you’re a passionate baker or limit food preparation to the microwave, we all spend time in our kitchens, so they must be practical. But kitchens are often where family and friends congregate, so creating a welcoming, warm space means choosing a paint color that expresses your personality. What are the best paint colors for …

Clean, white walls are an ideal backdrop to any color scheme or design aesthetic. They’re a springboard for the imagination, so choosing furnishings, curtains, and carpets for an all-white room is tricky. What are the best carpet colors for white walls? The best carpet colors for white walls will depend on your needs. A white …

I have a beloved couch that I’ve carried from apartment to apartment. It’s been reupholstered more than once and has carried throw pillows, blankets, pets, and children at different times. Right now, it’s bold cobalt, upholstered in heavy linen. How do I choose a curtain color to live up to this magnificent blue couch? The …

Today we are looking at the best blue gray paint colors to help you make an informed choice for your home. I’ve been quite vocal about replacing gray with warmer, earthy neutrals in our homes. I know I’ve embraced terracotta and green. However, there is an exception: when blue and gray are combined, they create …

On Saturday morning, I was lying on the couch reading while the others were doing errands. I nearly didn’t answer my phone, but – and we’ve all been there – my mom was in the neighborhood and wanted to pop in. After a long week, my house was chaotic, and she’s a fussy lady (read: …

Knowing the best paint colors for south facing rooms will help you choose the right hue to harness natural light for a vibrant and inviting living space. One of my favorite lazy afternoon pastimes is lying on the sofa in my living room. Because it’s south-facing and has large windows, the room is filled with …

The best paint colors for north facing rooms can help brighten and bring warmth to your living space. Create an inviting atmosphere with the right shades. When I first graduated from college and lived with my sister, the biggest room in our tiny apartment was a north facing living room. We loved our sunny bedroom …

Knowing the best wall and ceiling color combinations will help you make an informed choice for your home. For the longest time, I only ever noticed the ceiling when I got into bed at night, exhausted and wide-eyed after a long busy day. But psychologists and interior designers emphasize that the color of the ceiling …

I’ve had some of my readers ask, “What paint colors make a room look bigger?” So today, I’m writing a post on this topic to answer their question. The trend towards smaller homes, including those categorized as tiny, means that rooms are getting smaller. I’m delighted with my modest-sized home but don’t want to give …