Steps can be pushed flat against the wall, then tilted out to 80 degrees for climbing.
Ladders that roll on tracks across a tall expanse of a bookcase or entertainment center are an elegant luxury. They are also practical since they allow access to top shelves close to very high ceilings. Ladders can be metal [...]

To transform any bed, choose from these eleven pillow shapes and sizes
When it comes to dressing a bed with pillows, there are no rules. Some like them firm; others prefer soft. There are a variety of fillings from space-age memory foam to old-fashioned goose down. however, size matters, as does the number of pillows used [...]

Each dining room needs a core idea — call it personality — for visual success.
The dining room can be the most romantic place in the house or the most dysfunctional. Too often, it’s a space that isn’t used often, doesn’t have a point of view, and basically turns into a mini-museum of display.
I’ve written about [...]

I’ve started thinking about bedrooms again – particularly our guest room where a proper bed frame is needed.  One of my favorite styles is the iron canopy bed that comes in many variations and also looks great with fabric panels. Designer Vicente Wolf also cleverly added an upholstered headboard to this white beauty in addition [...]

I’ve been inspired by images of benches made from vintage headboards like the photo [above] from Vintage Home Lifestyle.  I’m not a DIY’er, don’t own a tool belt or sharp-bladed machines, so any alterations to the headboard I own would strictly be done by my savvy carpenter friend Bill.

My twin-sized headboard and footboard came from [...]

“Mr. Watson — come here — I want to see you”.
March 10, 1876:  With his assistant, Thomas Watson in another room, Alexander Graham Bell speaks into his new invention, the telephone, for the first time. An entry in his lab book on that day describes the results of his experiment:
”To my delight he came and [...]

Pencils down!  I used to associate pencils with schoolwork and exams.  That is, until I viewed the portfolio of Sue Lowenberg, also known as “The Pencil Lady”.  This talented artisan creates eye-popping designs by calculatingly applying pencils of all types to occasional tables, picture frames, mirrors and fashion accessories.  Both of the tables pictured here [...]

Home decor has “gone to the dogs” — literally.  Over 77 million dogs and 93 million cats are part of U.S. households.  It’s no wonder designers routinely feature our furry companions in photos of their work.  (Photo via Sara Barnard Design).
If you have an indoor pet, chances are you have made a few decor decisions [...]

Décor can reflect gender in very direct ways. While today’s bedrooms look more gender- (and everything else) neutral to me, these two send out a very different message. Both seem to have a real guy-thing going and I’m intrigued by design elements that help them transmit that vibe.
Belgian fashion designer Edouard Vermeulen’s stunning guest room [...]

The renovation and repainting of our apartment was completed yesterday. This is the 60-inch space in my dining room [please excuse the construction photo] for a new “budget” dining room cabinet. The old one measured 48-inches and fit well. It held my silverware, table accessories and linens but my husband hated it and insisted on [...]

Feeling a little neutral lately?  Are the sandy beach colored sisal rugs and summer decor leaving you lusting for a jolt of primary shades?  Here’s some color drenched inspiration guaranteed to boost your mood.  (Photo above via Portland Mitchell).

These birch clocks are handmade and hand painted.  See the entire line including furniture at Boston based [...]

There’s nothing as convincing as a picture to prove the effect an area rug can have on a room.  When I came upon the image above from Maria Killam’s blog Colour Me Happy, I knew it was one I wanted to share with you.  Maria was hired to update a room originally decorated by a [...]