As the saying goes “opposites attract”, so don’t be afraid of fusing two different styles to create an eclectic homey look when designing your new kitchen. If you want to achieve a design scheme that combines modern trends with inherited, vintage or antique pieces, follow our essential tips. TIPS FOR MERGING OLD WITH NEW As with any room in your home, determining the overall feel you want to achieve is the best starting point. If you’re looking to create something that expose

See how grout in 7 eye-catching colors is spicing up kitchens and bathrooms abroad You may already know that grout comes in shades of white, gray and beige and that it can change the look of tile. For example, pairing white tiles with a similar white grout makes grout lines virtually disappear and tiles blend together. Conversely, pairing white tiles with dark gray grout reveals the shape of each tile more clearly. You may not know that grout also comes in a variety of oth

Mid-Century Modern has been the darling of the design world for some time now, but wood grain and tapered legs aren't the only game in retro town—especially in the kitchen, where well-placed throwbacks from any decade are often right at home. Plenty of homeowners are infusing their cooking and dining spaces with other old-school design staples, rethinking everything from size to palette. Whether in a nod to the bold approach of the '30s or the kitschy flourishes in '60s desig

Here's how to perfect the 'his' part of his and hers. Bathroom design trends this year are leaning heavily into rose gold, vintage vibes and pastel colors. But those don’t have to be the only trends. If you're looking for something with more of a male gaze in mind, there are plenty of stylish and masculine ways to decorate a bathroom. Whether you are looking to separate ‘his & hers' spaces in the house or decorate your bachelor’s pad, here are a few practical tips on how to a

The connected home was a fantasy just a decade ago. A home that can respond to your demands and adjust to your preferences sounds more like the premise of an awesome “Twilight Zone” episode. But with the introduction of smart technology into everyday appliances, the completely connected home is now a reality. Products like Nest, which allow users to control their thermostat via their mobile phone, and other smart technology, such as the Cinder Sensing Cooker, a skillet which

Gearing up to remodel? Don't start before reading our list of common kitchen mistakes. Your kitchen is an island. Be sure to consider the way your kitchen's look will gel with the rest of your home. An ultra-modern kitchen in a 19th-century farmhouse will stick out like a sore thumb. Keep architectural integrity in mind. You're a skin-deep thinker. Remember that selecting beautiful cabinets is only half the battle-and, in a lot of way, the less important half. Make sure you h