Both decks and patios add a considerable amount of value to the outdoor space of a home—but how do you decide on a raised patio vs deck for your space? Every home, backyard, and situation is unique, but today we're going to answer the question, "How is a patio better than a deck?" with 15 reasons patios are generally better than decks! (Yes, we can hear the battle cry of deck lovers about to storm…
Looking for bed frame ideas? Wondering if you should have a wood vs upholstered bed frame? What about a headboard mounted to the wall or a curved design or flat? Should you go with a matching footboard or a canopy or four-poster or something more modern or traditional?! We're here to simplify bed frame designs and bed headboards for you! The bed world is MASSIVE. From waterbeds to canopy beds, from standard rectangles to circular…
Looking for the best plaster fireplace surround ideas? Think of me as your own personal designer on this one—I've saved you time and compiled the 12 best ones in this post! (Plus other fireplace tips at the end!) Today I'm sharing a peek at a new client project! (Namely, the best plaster fireplace ideas for your enjoyment. :) ) (Things are so busy with our virtual consults that we "should" hire more people, but I…
A.K.A. "The 'I Hate Coffee Tables' Client Project. :) If you're looking for coffee table alternatives for small spaces or large, this post will get your brain firing! :) I thought I'd heard it all, but a client recently admitted to me (as we worked on designing her entire downstairs look and feel), "So...I hate coffee tables!" I knew what she meant (I don't like generic/standard coffee tables much either), but it's always good to…
After Copenhagen, we went through Germany to Gdansk, Poland. Lithuania & Latvia were next, then up to Tallinn, Estonia! (From there we were heading across the Finnish Gulf to Helsinki, Finland, but I'll cover that in a separate post.) PS: Anyone else hear the word "Estonia" and immediately think of the movie Encino Man? Man, it was hard for me not to...didn't see that one locked away in the memory vault, waiting to pop up…
Looking for laundry room inspiration, organization ideas, storage hacks + all our advice on laundry room design? You're in the right place!PS: See our Laundry Plans HERE!IN ORDER: #1: Why We Ripped Out Our Small Laundry Room! #2: Raised Washer and Dryer: The Hack No One Tells You About! #3: Laundry Room Makeover: My 7 Wildest Laundry Fantasies Come to Life! #4: Our #1 Laundry Room Decor Tip! #5: Shelf Esteem: The Only 3 Laundry Room…
Looking for the latest and greatest bathroom lights over mirror for your space? Why spend hours and hours scouring the internet, wading through the garbage of the masses, when I’ve done all that for you? Today I’m sharing my Top 10+ modern bathroom light fixtures (as well as the 5 bathroom light above-mirror styles to AVOID!) Whether you're doing a major renovation on your bathroom or not, you're in the right place to start choosing…
There's so much to do in Copenhagen, whether you want to be busy & pack it in…or leisurely enjoy the city at a relaxed pace like we did! :) When I say we relaxed in Copenhagen, I mean it: we RE-LAAAAAXED in Copenhagen! 😄 Leaving Norway, we felt happy yet tired and just wanted to chill somewhere, well...chill. And Copenhagen, as it turns out, was a pretty near-perfect place to do that for us. We…
Do you know how to go about choosing interior colors for your home? Read on for 7 smart strategies to help you choose the perfect interior paint colors in your unique space for your unique needs! Does it surprise you to hear that my dream kitchen in my dream house (in my dream world) is not white? Yes, I realize that because we made the decisions with this house to do all white walls, a…
I've mentioned my Spanish & Italian ancestry but not the other Big Daddy: Norwegian! (I'd never have taken that test myself, but it's certainly been interesting!) Why I mention these connections has a simple 2-answer: It entertains me greatly. (a.k.a. "Norwegians love coffee? I love coffee! What are the chances?!?"😂 If you can hear Phoebe saying that, then you know the tone!😆) It does actually make me perk up a little more in these places…
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