Choosing the Right Fireplace for Your Home
When we think about what makes a home cozy, a fireplace is one of the first things to come to mind. But how do you choose the fireplace for your home and lifestyle? Cost, material, and how often you’ll use the fireplace are just a few considerations you’ll encounter in the decision-making process. Types of Fireplaces The first decision is to choose between a gas, woodburning, electric or gel fireplace. There’s no right or wrong type of fireplace and each option offers its own
Moving Past Design Hurdles
Dreaming up your new home’s design is exciting! It can also be overwhelming for those of us who aren’t professional interior designers or decorators. Luckily, we’ve gathered a few tips from design experts like Better Home and Garden’s Bobby Berk to guide us into design bliss. Find inspiration. Don’t know how to begin choosing the color, scheme or theme of your design? Start by creating a mood board. Even if you don’t have a clear vision of what you want, you probably have a p
Bohemian vs. Eclectic
Eclectic Interior Design and Image by Home Polish If words like ‘blended’, ‘funky’ or “outside the box” fit your preferred design style your style may be eclectic or bohemian (boho). Both styles share a lot of similarities but subtle differences set the two apart. In fact, “similar but different” is a phrase that perfectly describes the relationship between eclectic and boho style. “Collected” vs. “Layered” Collected and layered are two words commonly used to describe both st
