Mid-Century Modern is a term coined by author Cara Greenberg in the title of her book about 1950s furniture: Mid-Century Modern: Furniture of the 1950s. It’s now used to describe architecture, home furnishings and graphic design inspired by the work of architect Frank Lloyd Wright and several Bauhaus artists.
As you begin thinking and planning for holiday décor, don’t forget the windows! Here are a few dozen window décor ideas for the holidays – from dollar store crafts (that look really cool!) to lights, candles, ornaments and garlands. These window ideas open up all sorts of Christmas and Hanukkah ideas for everyone who loves this time of year. And don’t forget the lights!
When working from home became the rage about a year ago, some of these office-in-place essentials were as hard to come by as toilet paper. But now manufacturers are keeping up with demand and even inventing some new and different must-haves for the home office. Take a look at some of our favorites!
While we wait for the weather to warm up – and according to Punxsutawney Phil who saw his shadow last week, it will be at least five more weeks – terrariums are the perfect craft project. We’ve collected tips and how-to advice so you can be prepared for the next snow day or weekend window of opportunity to garden indoors!
Every year we wait for paint companies and design experts to announce the colors of the year – usually a reflection of art, fashion, design, environmental and cultural influences.
While most of the Marie Kondo tips we’ve featured here relate to your clothes closet, office and knick-knacks or hand-me-downs, these tips for organizing your kitchen will help you declutter the most used room in your house! And some say the most popular. Little wonder that all kinds of clutter ends up here – but we have ways of making it disappear!
It’s hard (no pun intended) to deny the appeal of wood floors – even engineered and laminates have inherent charm that carpeting can’t compete with. And if you’re buying a new home with your pick of flooring options, or refinishing a basement and wondering what to consider, here are a few facts about the many wood flooring choices.
In model homes you rarely see electronics like DVRs and DVD players, subwoofers and speakers, or multiple snake-like charging cords for smart phones and tablets. You also never see trash bins – inside or out. That’s because no human has actually lived in those spaces, and while we love that never-lived-in look, it’s difficult to achieve without a few genius hacks.
Light fixtures are meant to last. But that doesn’t mean you can’t change something pedestrian for something inspired when it comes to lighting your home. As one light designer says – ambient lighting plays an important role in enhancing room aesthetics. We flipped the switch to give you a sampling of on-trend light fixtures for 2020, from sconces and pendants, to ceiling lights and chandeliers, favored by designers from New York to Paris.
Three miles west of I-25 at exit 232 (Erie Parkway). Just 20 minutes from downtown Boulder and 25 minutes from downtown Denver.
