Nov 9, 2025
Open Floor Plans: Pros of Cons and Tips for Decorating
Before we jump in to talking about the pros and cons of open floor plans, it might be a good idea to talk about what this means, or in other words to define open. Open, in this instance, describes the layout of a larger space that functions as multiple rooms...
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Nov 9, 2025
Vintage Inspired Style in Contemporary Design
“Vintage” is a word that’s used so commonly throughout the design world these days, it can be hard to identify what, exactly, the word means. Perhaps surprisingly, vintage doesn’t necessarily refer to anything used, second-hand, worn, or old, although those are certainly identifiers of vintage pieces sometimes. In this article,...
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Nov 9, 2025
How to Sew a Bolster Pillow Like a Professional
Bolster pillows are those long, cylindrical pillows that make a fantastic addition on any bed, both aesthetically and functionally. They provide excellent neck or back support, and they just look pretty because they break up the right angle-ness of all the other bed pillows. It is this very rounded nature,...
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Nov 9, 2025
How to Use Zen Décor Concepts in Modern Design
If five people were to hear the words, “zen décor,” they would probably visualize five distinctly different spaces. This is because, although “Zen” originates from Japan as a type of Buddhism that emphasizes the value of meditation and intuition. While some people still maintain this concept of zen, zen can...
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Nov 9, 2025
How to Sew a Pillowcase: Two Simple Methods
I don’t know about anyone else, but I have an aversion to bed-in-a-bag sets. It’s too much match-y-ness for my taste. (Although, if coordinated fabrics make your heart sing, far be it from me to judge. Sing away, heart. Sing away.) Sewing your own pillowcases is a super fast and...
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Nov 9, 2025
How to Decorate a Dining Room to be Better than Comfort Food
The dining room can wear a variety of hats in a home. A place to gather and eat together, sure, but there’s more to a dining room than that. Homework, bill pay, board games, crafts, and a variety of activities may happen in your dining room. The décor of the...
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Nov 9, 2025
10 Ways to Fill Empty Corners With Floor Vases
Corners are tough spaces. Many times, they are awkwardly placed between doorways or windows, making them impossible to fill with furniture. If they’re too dark or too bright, a plant won’t survive. If they’re too shallow, shelves aren’t an option. You probably have a particular corner in mind right now....
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Nov 9, 2025
Feng Shui and Your Living Room Sofa
Feng shui, in some circles, is associated with the art of placement. While it’s true to some extent that the way that furniture, such as the sofa, is placed in the living room impacts the overall flow and feel of the space, it doesn’t necessarily follow that furniture must be...
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Nov 9, 2025
Feng Shui for the Modern Bathroom
The bathroom is more than just a place where the toilet resides. When arranged and decorated appropriately, a feng shui bathroom provides a space for purification (releasing unwanted qi) and renewal (absorbing positive qi). Bathrooms can exude vitality, serenity, and freshness. In fact, the bathroom is one of three spaces...
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