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This post contains affiliate links.  While I’m not excited that the summer heat is already settling in here in Arizona, I am excited that the summer is a slower season for us.  I’m looking forward to reading lots of good books and getting more school done with the girls. Here are my goals for 2021: week 14 of 52: Photo by Free To Use Sounds on UnsplashWhat I Accomplished This Week Read half of Under the Tulip Tree this week. I actually read the whole book and really enjoyed it.  Review coming soon! Put handles on the bathroom cabinet. No. ...

Most commonly designed over the past year is white kitchens. White kitchens usually contain a white tile backsplash such as subway tiles or herringbone patterns, white marble countertops and white shaker cabinets. Now, all white kitchens do present an elegant, cohesive and clean design but let’s talk about adding a hint of uniqueness. An up and coming trend as of late is incorporating blue paint into the kitchen cabinets.  Kitchen We saw green cabinets make a rise over the last year and as it continues to do so, their new competitor is blue. With so many shades of blue to...

For homeowners who are looking to enhance the look of their bathroom, a fresh coat of paint can be just the trick. When used well in the space, black paint is an excellent choice for covering up blemishes, adding a modern touch to the room, and complementing other colors. The beauty of adding black paint to a bathroom is that it is a neutral tone, which means that it can be paired with warm or cool finishes. Its excellent versatility is just one of the many reasons homeowners are flocking to black paint for a quick and affordable bathroom renovation....

Soft Geometry Photography by Yanic Fridman; Styling by Rosy Fridman Utharaa Zacharias and Palaash Chaudhary’s decorating philosophy is apparent from the moment you step foot in their San Jose, California, rental: The oak console table in the entryway? It’s one half of a bookcase they designed turned on its side, with each shelf doubling as a shoe cubby.  The young couple owns the furniture studio Soft Geometry and their home is testing ground for their prototypes. Any object they didn’t make themselves is hyper-affordable or thrifted, not that you could tell: the yellow mirror with hooks for keys is IKEA...

With high durability, ease of maintenance, and antimicrobial properties, solid surface is an ideal surface for most activities. Most often seen as a kitchen countertop material, solid surface is also used for bathtubs and sinks, applications that benefit also from solid surfaces’ excellent heat retention. Although solid surface is durable and inherently less prone to germs, it still requires maintenance for the best possible user experience. Read on for the essentials when it comes to caring for solid-surface. Basic cleaning Being a non-porous material, it is still recommended to wipe up spills as they occur. Solid surface is stain resistant,...