Eight ideas for change if, or when, you’re redo-ready. Valentine’s Day is always a good moment to pause and look around the master bedroom. For me, it’s the one place in the house that’s hardest to change because Mr. AM – who rarely weighs in – has his opinions about “our” room. Although it was [...]
Archive | February, 2011
Prep Sink with Runnels
Drainboards can be created on one or both sides. Prep sinks come in various shapes and sizes. This D configuration is a good choice and often overlooked. What makes sense to me is that it’s wider in front — where the action tends to be when you’re peeling, cutting and cleaning. Runnels, or channels in [...]
Fiestaware
America’s most colorful dinnerware has been a popular favorite for nearly a century. At its initial introduction by the Homer Laughlin China Company in 1936, Fiesta was produced in five colors: Red (orange red), Blue (cobalt), Green (light green), Yellow (deep golden), and Old Ivory (yellowish cream). In 1937 a sixth color was added: Turquoise [...]
Exotic Home Collection
Modern rugs are only part of Suki Cheema’s collection. It’s easy to see Cheema’s background as a textile designer for Diane von Furstenburg in his creations. Handcrafted rugs, embroidered pillows, throws, and table top items feature exotic patterns and bold colors inspired by his childhood travels through India. This handsome collection will enhance your home. [...]
How to Choose a Dining Room Rug
Selecting the correct rug is a function of size and a few critical visual details. The most important consideration when selecting a rug for a dining room is having one large enough so that chairs can be pulled away from the table without hitting or extending beyond the edge of the carpet. A general rule [...]
