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For years “the baby’s room” had a predictable look, decorated with images of cuddly teddy bears and cartoon animals. The gender of the newborn was often emphasized with either pastel pinks and dolls for girls or powder blue with cars for boys. Over the last 10 years, nursery décor has been elevated to a...
As almost anyone who knows someone age 65 or older will tell you, today’s seniors feel younger than their age. In fact, according to a Pew Research Center (PRC) survey, most Baby Boomers say they believe “old age” doesn’t begin until age 72. “The growth in the older population is fundamentally a success story...
While we hear a lot about Millennials (born between 1981-1996) ranking as the highest percentage of the U.S. population (21.97%), Baby Boomers (1946-1964) remain a close second (21.19%). Every day 10,000 Baby Boomers reach retirement age, and unlike the generation before them, they are more physically active and able to stay in their homes...
While bathroom renovation has always been a smart investment to increase resale value, these days there are additional compelling reasons to update your décor. Two themes are popular right now: creating a soothing atmosphere in the master bath, and a whimsical personality in the powder room. The type of vanity lighting that will look...
According to consumer goods giant Proctor and Gamble, the average American family does 416 loads of laundry per year. And since the pandemic hit, that number has increased. Not only are we spending more time doing laundry, we are paying more attention to the laundry room space and giving it a facelift. Once relegated...
It used to be that chandeliers were typically found in living rooms or spaces where guests and family members gather or entertain. With the evolution of portable devices – such as tablets and smartphones – plus the increased popularity of streaming entertainment channels, family members no longer gather around one central TV to watch...
Whether you have a designated dining room or a dining table adjacent to the kitchen, the place where you eat or entertain guests with food and drinks has been suddenly getting more attention. According to Manhattan-based interior designer Mary Knackstedt, dining rooms are making a comeback — especially in homes with an open floorplan...
You might have the most gorgeous kitchen, master bath, or bedroom in town, but the truth is, what people see when they walk into your home is literally the first impression they have of your design style. All too often, that first impression might not even reflect your taste. Maybe you bought a new...
What do bungalows, many historic homes, and older condos have in common? Ceilings that measure only 7 or 8 feet high. Fortunately, there are style techniques that interior designers use that make these rooms appear larger. Even better, there are lots of lighting fixtures – and even ceiling fans – on the market with...
Creating a comfy haven in the bedroom has long been a popular design aspiration — but never has it been so important than lately, when anxiety over the pandemic and other surrounding chaos in the world has encouraged family members to carve out their own calming spaces separate from the constant togetherness of quarantine....
