Using color in your home is a task that is much easier said than done. When it comes down to finalizing a color for your living room, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, etc, you realize how important your decision is. Sure, you can repaint your space if you hate it, or buy new wallpaper, or return your […]
Sleeping Advice for Senior Citizens
Last updated: July 28, 2016 It is common knowledge that sleeping well is very important. In a previous blog post entitled ‘The 12 Benefits of Sleeping Well’ we talked about the general impact it had on people of all ages. In this post we’ll look at sleeping advice for senior citizens and how a few […]
6 Tips to Create a Unified Master Bedroom Design
There are no hard and fast design rules when it comes to colors and textures in master bedrooms and master bathrooms. Some people see the subtle divide between master bedroom and master bathroom as an opportunity to change things up a bit with disparate color schemes and furniture styles. Most, though, prefer the master bedroom […]
What is Disappearing Design
Disappearing design is a new way to design homes, wherein designing is kept to a minimum. When you walk into a room which has been designed using the concept of ‘disappearing design,’ then you are most likely to see nothing. The ceilings as well as the walls will be bare. You may want to switch […]
3 Reasons NOT to Make Your Bed
So last week we published an article called the “Top Six Reasons to Make Your Bed” wherein we pointed out some of the most compelling arguments in favor of daily bed-making. But don’t worry, all you stoic bed un-makers! It turns out, there are actually some good reasons NOT to make your bed, as well! […]
A Visual History of Sleep
Sleep: We all want it, we all need it, and none of us fully understands it. Since the beginning of recorded history, humanity has been fascinated by sleep. Sleep pervades our stories, our songs, and even our artwork, from the cave drawings of early man to the works of modern artists. Since the turn of […]
Platform Beds vs. Box Spring Beds: What’s the difference?
Trying to decide between a platform bed and a box spring bed? The advantages and disadvantages of each type are important to consider, especially for personal sleeping preferences. The sleeping benefits of a box spring are different from the sleeping benefits of a platform. Keep reading to learn more about the differences between platform and […]
12 Benefits of Sleeping Well
According to the National Sleep Foundation, 7 to 9 hours of sleep is the recommended amount for adults between the ages of 18 and 64. Unfortunately, most Americans only get 6.8 hours of sleep per day on average (Gallup). A good night’s sleep is important for many reasons, but especially for good physical and mental […]
5 Kids Rooms So Awesome, You’ll Want Them for Yourself!
As children, our first bedroom is an important milestone in life. It represents growing out of the shadow of our parents constant nurturing and claiming our own individual space. As parents, we want our children to have a safe and stimulating space to learn and grow, but we want them to have fun too. Kid’s […]