What Is Minimalist Design?
Minimalism has become a modern lifestyle buzzword with its own media gurus who promise that decluttering our homes and simplifying our lives will help us cope with an overwhelming world.…
1940s Interior Home Design
Home design in the 1940s, especially in the kitchen, represented a rapid shift. Older styles and materials were quickly replaced. New ideas took hold, and the kitchen was transformed. Because of…
Selecting the Two-in-One Shower That is Right for You
Two is better than one, don't you think? I mean, that old saying really has held true through the years and even more so as we look for ways to…
How to choose the right winter white
Winter whites are making a comeback this frosty season, even though it’s dark by 5pm, inside you’re just getting started. Consider winter a time to inject some much-needed light into…
The secret to pulling off a dark exterior
The trend report is in: Black is the new black, particularly when it comes to exteriors. Here’s how to pull off the look. The secret to pulling off a dark…
What Is Modern Architecture?
The dawn of modern architecture came at a time when hand-labored craftsmanship was being replaced with machine-made industrialization. Modern architects worked to reinvent ways of building that focused more on how humans…
Connecting Technology and Design with a Smart Home OS
It is estimated that there will be more than 12 billion smart devices in homes around the world by next year. This statistic can strike both excitement and fear in…
KITCHEN VISUALIZER: CREATE CUSTOM KITCHEN CABINETRY
Are you thinking about remodeling your home, but want to “try on” Showplace Cabinetry before you start the design process with a local authorized Showplace dealer? Good news! We…
11 Home Tasks You Should Do Before You Go on Vacation
When your toes are in the sand or your feet are up in a hammock, the last thing you want to think about is whether you remembered to turn off…