A Flat in a Former Light Bulb Factory in Scotland
Name: Adeline Location: Glasgow, Scotland UK The basics: 8 months, owned — 754 square feet Adeline is living the dream in this chic and light-filled former factory. After renovating it to create better flow and sleeker space, she’s filled it with Scandi inspired finds and the occasional DIY project. And not only is her kitchen a candy pink dream, it’s got heated floors (cue jealous screaming).
Sep 5, 2017
What It’s REALLY Like Living With Open Kitchen Shelving
The debate between open shelving and closed cabinets in the kitchen divides many people. Some find the look charming, but hate the practicality of it. Others think it looks messy, but wonder if they’d use their stuff more if they could see. And many other opinions in between abound. So I asked some folks who live with open shelving in their kitchen every day to share the real truth. Kristina Browngardt is the co-founder of Wilder Design Co.
Sep 5, 2017
The 8 Tools Every DIYer Should Always Have on Hand
In college I had a ‘beginner’s toolbox’ with basics like a hammer, level, tape measure, and mini cordless drill. This little baby drill became the bane of my existence. It never held a charge, wasn’t powerful enough for even self-tapping screws, and made the highest pitched whine. As soon as I was able to, I invested in a cordless power drill and learned an important lesson. Get the good stuff.
Sep 5, 2017
Before & After: A Small Suburban Kitchen Says Goodbye to the Granite and Dark Wood Cabinets
Project by: Leslie Murchie Cascino of Bonnie Wu Design, LLC Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan Leslie’s client downsized into a home that was mostly perfect, save for the cramped and outdated kitchen. After doing some major switching around of cabinets and appliances and making some smart aesthetic upgrades, she was able to create a space with a much better flow that matched the rest of the home.
Sep 5, 2017
7 Things to Do Tonight to Make Your Weeknight Feel Like a Weekend
Everybody’s working for the weekend, but that doesn’t mean your weeknights have to be a total drag. Sure, a long day’s work can be exhausting, but there’s still fun to be had in the hours of freedom you have once you get off. So, to help you make the most of your weeknights, we came up with a few easy ideas to make them seem more like, well, a Saturday. Here are seven things you can do Monday through Thursday to amp up your evenings, instead of waiting for the weekend.
Sep 5, 2017
Sleep Deprivation is Ruining Our Relationships, Science Confirms
As anyone who loves someone who snores can attest, getting a good night’s sleep is one of the hardest things to come by in your day-to-day life. But it’s pretty important for a happy relationship, according to a new study featured in the New York Times yesterday.
Sep 5, 2017
This Is What It Really Costs to Paint Kitchen Cabinets (and to Have Them Painted by Someone Else)
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Sep 5, 2017
Check Out Some Spectacular Art From Burning Man
Burning Man—the festival where once a year, a self sufficient city full of artists, performers, and revelers springs up in the middle of the Nevada desert—came to a close yesterday. But the photos this year from Black Rock City are as impressive as ever. Check out some of the stunning art and architecture from this year’s event.
Sep 5, 2017
9 Real Bathrooms That Expertly Tackle a Lack of Storage
Not all bathrooms are created equal, and that’s fine by us. Some may see a small bathroom as a storage nightmare, but we see it as a challenge. Here are nine genius DIY bathrooms that prove no storage situation, or lack there of, can’t be tackled. Here, Rebecca Williams shows us how her boho maximalist home in Western Australia maximizes storage. Rebecca uses unoccupied wall space to store her toiletries on hanging shelves and a hanging planter repurposed as a storage basket (genius!
Sep 5, 2017