Open any shelter magazine, and you will likely see open shelving as a prominent kitchen feature. Open shelving is beautiful, often breaking up a wall of cabinetry, making a kitchen feel lighter and more open while creating a place to display dishes, glassware, cookbooks, or other collected personal effects. Although I, too, am drawn to
A high-quality rug isn’t cheap — and the bigger you go, the more expensive they become. Because of this, you may be tempted to choose a smaller, more affordable option, even if it means sacrificing aesthetics. If that’s the case, and your rug won’t be properly scaled to your space, you’re probably better off skipping
Often a comforter comes with two matching pillowcases or a collection of pillows to create a complete set. Although it looks coordinated, it doesn’t give off the elevated look of a designer bedroom. Instead, I like to choose separate shams and pillows to match the color palette of my comforter or bedroom. I recommend creating
