Clare Donohue A New York City Designer to Pay Attention To
In the dog-eat-dog design world that is New York City, sticking out amongst your peers is no easy task. Yet, designer Claire Donohue has managed to gain a steady following of admirers along with an entirely satisfied clientele. By combining contemporary with traditional, Donohue’s designs are both functional and eye-catching.
Rarely does an interior designer cover so many different types of design renovations as Donohue does — evidenced by the fact that Donohue’s company, 121 Studio, has been featured in a plethora of magazines ranging from House Beautiful to Child Magazine. Donohue has designed spaces ranging from a child’s bathroom to a kitchen built for serious cooks, and it seems unlikely that this designer will meet a space that she can’t conquer.
HGTV Divine Design with Candice Olson Takes on Modern Bathroom Design
You might recognize Candice Olson from Divine Design, the hit interior design show on HGTV and W Network. In the span of this short half hour show, Candice transforms problematic rooms into dramatically decorated spaces that exude style and artistry.
Olson was born, raised and educated in Canada, where she attended the highly regarded School of Interior Design at Ryerson University, which counts international award-winning designers such as George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg among its alumni. Read more »
Lean, Green Ultra-modern Bathrooms
It’s a brand new year and many of us are turning over a new leaf. For some, this means bathroom renovations. If you’ll be ringing in the new year with an updated bathroom, you’ll want to keep your style, decor and functionality aligned with the times. And that means ultra-modern design, energy-efficient fixtures and minimalistic sensibility. Check out how some of these forward looking bathrooms pull this off with contemporary showers, tubs, sinks and bathroom vanities.
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Bathroom Luxuries Fit for a Celebrity
As anyone who’s ever been on the road knows, travel can be rough. Musicians, actors and politicians fall into an interesting subset of high class individuals accustomed to the utmost in comfort and class who are consistently forced to eat, sleep and relax outside of their comfort zones. In order to entice hardworking, road-weary luminaries, hotels go to great lengths to make their accommodations every bit as luxurious and comfortable as the opulent abodes they likely have back at home. Here, we’ve highlighted some of the essential comforts that hotels have integrated into their luxury bathrooms in order to make celebrities feel at ease. Read more »
4 Tips for Saving Water in the Kitchen
Water is a precious resource. From washing clothes to cooking food, nearly every household task – not to mention the sustenance of life itself – relies on a reliable source of good, clean water. Only a tiny fraction – less than1 percent by some estimates – of the Earth’s water supply is usable, yet the average American consumes over 100 gallons each day [Source: EPA]. And to make matters worse, a large portion of that water is simply wasted. Help save the Earth, as well as save on your utility bills by employing some of these easy tips for saving water in the kitchen. Read more »
Tips for Saving Water in the Kitchen
Water is a precious resource. From washing clothes to cooking food, nearly every household task – not to mention the sustenance of life itself – relies on a reliable source of good, clean water. Only a tiny fraction – less than1 percent by some estimates – of the Earth’s water
supply is usable, yet the average American consumes over 100 gallons each day. And to make matters worse, a large portion of that water is simply wasted. Help save the Earth, as well as save on your utility bills by employing some of these easy tips for saving water with your kitchen faucet.
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Going Green with approval from the U.S. EPA
U.S. EPA is an acronym for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The U.S. EPA leads the nation’s environmental science, research, education and assessment efforts. The mission of the Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and the environment. Read more »
Mix and Match Tile Sizes
Don’t simply install a plain square 12×12 tile floor. At least not until you have considered mixing and matching different tile sizes. Consider using combinations of 6×6 and 12×12 tiles. Or you can go with fancier patterns and use 6×6, 12×12 and 18×18 tiles together in the same room. Read more »
Turn Your Home Extraordinary with the Latest Tile Design Trends 1
When redesigning your bathroom one of the most important factors to take into account is the color & style of your tiles. Tile is truly an amazing material that offers you limitless possibilities in designing a unique and dramatic look for your home. One style that you might consider for your new bathroom is Mix-&-Match Color Tones, Textures and Patterns. Read more »
Accessorize Your Bathroom with Quality Bathroom Accessories
You’ve got a nice sink, a quality toilet, and one of the most unique soaker tubs on the market. Now, add the perfect accents to your bathroom with Bathroom Accessories. Bathroom accessories are an easy way to update your current bathroom without spending a fortune. A nicely placed bathroom accessory Read more »
