4 Reasons to Go Bold: Dark Paint Color Ideas
Though I have fresh, bright spring colors on my mind, I want to highlight one of my favorite moody trends before I’m knee deep in all things bright and white. via I’m guilty of following the crowd and painting most walls in my home white or light gray. There’s much to be said for a crisp, […]
Splurge vs. Save: Kitchen Hardware
If you’re looking to spruce up your kitchen this spring, but are not looking to spend thousands on a full renovation, consider switching out the hardware. It can be one of the most budget-friendly updates you can make to your kitchen. Kitchen hardware can completely transform the style of your kitchen and make it feel fresh […]
High – Low: Backsplash Ideas
After sharing my White Subway Tile Backsplash Tutorials here and here, I started thinking about all of the other backsplash options for those of you who are looking to update your backsplash but are not completely sold on white subway tiles. Via I was extremely tempted to do something a little more colorful, shapely, or unique […]
On Trend: Blush Pink Interiors and How to Add It to Any Space
Follow my blog with Bloglovin There is one thing that typically comes to mind when you think of February: Valentine’s Day. For me, the month is filled with pink. The thought of a bright pop of color is just what I need after all of the cozy, warm colors of fall and winter. All of the […]
Moving on to a Flush Mount after Breaking Up with your Boob Lights: A How-To and Round Up
The dreaded boob light. You know what I’m talking about… Our house was full of them, and I made it my mission to replace every single one. To this date, there is only one remaining in our entryway. I’m coming for you boob light straggler! There are SO many beautiful, inexpensive flush mount or semi-flush […]
Kitchen Sconce Obsession and a Roundup
When most people think of sconces, they typically picture them surrounding built-in bookcases, hanging above bedside tables, or illuminating a bathroom vanity. A trend that I’m absolutely loving right now is sconces in the kitchen! It’s a bit unconventional, but they can add loads of charm to any kitchen. I’ve seen them highlighting open shelves, hugging a kitchen […]
Choosing Quartz Countertops: A Review and Options
Your countertop is the crown jewel of your kitchen. It’s not necessarily something you want to skimp on if you can. It’s also not something you want to choose on looks alone. It takes the most wear of any other surface in your kitchen, so you also need it to incredibly durable. When choosing our […]
For the Love of Open Shelves
Open shelves are not a new concept. They’ve been around in kitchen design for years, but I think it’s safe to say that Joanna Gaines popularized this design feature again and launched it to a whole new level. Fixer Upper When designing our kitchen, I knew I wanted to include open shelves somewhere in my […]
4 Tips to Consider When Designing Your Kitchen
Our kitchen was the first and only one that I have designed so far. I had viewed many kitchens, created mood boards and Pinterest boards, but didn’t necessarily consider a few small things that would make my kitchen function well and not just look pretty. This is a “learn from Diana’s mistakes” post. I should […]
White Kitchen Inspirations
A little kitchen insight White kitchens fall under the category of “hot topics” for Patrick and me. I have always swooned over them, while Patrick, on-the-other-hand, has been more skeptical. He would raise the debate of white kitchens being a fad. I stood my ground and would always disagree with his argument. If you go […]