Any element of home improvement and refurnishing can prove costly to get wrong, which is why it’s so important to avoid the most common interior design mistakes altogether. Because while it’s easy to feel excited by the latest trends, whether it be contemporary kitchen trends or bold new bathroom trends, […]
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7 Grey living room mistakes to avoid, according to experts
Grey has been a dominant trend in the world of interiors for the best part of a decade, and despite our post-lockdown colour confidence, it’s going nowhere. Homeowners turn to this classic neutral for their living rooms for two reasons: it’s very liveable, and it can look sophisticated and expensive. […]
St. Louis experts share tips on transforming kitchens and bathrooms
Zen Modern Ash Leonard uses texture to create cohesion in a new kitchen design The owners of a traditional two-story home in Ladue wanted to give their kitchen a fresh look without changing its footprint. They enlisted designer Aisling “Ash” Leonard, owner and principal of Ash Leonard Design, to thoughtfully blend […]
5 design tricks bathroom experts use to create privacy
Adding privacy to a bathroom is essential, especially when you are trying to master the art of serenity in a shared space. The bathroom is also the wettest room in the house, making the choice of materials an issue. Room dividers, well-placed screens and steel-framed glazing will allow you to […]
Trends to avoid in your living room: 5 features that have divided experts
While we regularly report on them, we aren’t huge fans of trends for the sake of them, which is why we just as often report on those to avoid. And living room trends to avoid are those we want to draw your attention to most. Your living room is likely […]
5 Living Room Design Ideas to Boost Wellness, According to Experts
What makes a well-designed living room? The answer is as subjective as the question. In my eyes, a well-designed living room complements your life. Like a great novel, it feels like it was created just for you. The layout offers freedom and comfort. The furniture hugs you. The light dances. […]
Experts suggest the most calming bedroom paint ideas
Calming bedroom paint ideas can convert your space into a sanctuary. Soothing colors, after all don’t only serve decorative purposes. They have a psychological effect on our moods and mind and help create restorative spaces where you can retire after a long day of work. When it comes to bedroom […]
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Photos by Nora Edinger One spring cleaning activity that should be on every homeowner’s list (but probably isn’t) is getting a good look at one’s roof. Go up on a hillside if necessary, suggested Josh Contraguerro of Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration. He’s seen missing shingles spell big […]