We attended the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show 2013 (KBIS), and were among 40,000 others, previewing the latest innovations that are happening in these important rooms in the home.       Here are 5 new products that we loved that won awards for their beauty and function: The Brizo Odin Faucet with SmartTouch™ technology   The Winelogic Wine Rack that stores your wine inside a standard-sized cabinet   The Kohler Moxie™ Acoustic Showerhead with Wireless Speaker   The Glasatti Decorative Shower Door Pull in Tempered Glass   The Better Living 18” Extendable Squeegee for frameless shower enclosures   See more Design Trends from around the world with our home fashion expert on the street, Karin: Fantasy Windows on Display…

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Bring wallpaper to life with these Pinterest - FAB 4 – Wallpaper finds: I am always having fun browsing through the thousands of different Pinterest images, but especially liked these Pinterest Wallpaper ideas.  Check out 4 creative ideas to turn any boring room into a simply fabulous one! Wallpaper and Wood I fell in love with this wallpaper idea – perfect for any wood project: table, bench, chairs, floors, even picture frames!  Old or new, pick out your favorite pattern (I love the floral in the picture below) and sandpaper it down to create your unique look.  Create a vintage feel by using old wallpaper – and whats great is if you recycle the paper, its Green too! Dress up your Dresser…

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We’d like to introduce you to an blog we love, House Made Home.  It follows the adventures of Tyesha and her family as they transform their humble abode one DIY project at a time. On a quest to get her home beyond builder’s grade and into the custom arena, she’s constantly making little tweaks here and there. Tyesha’s spot-on style, and inspired creations make her blog one we come back all the time for DIY inspiration.   Here are a few of our favorites from House Made Home: These gold striped curtain panels look stunning with sunlight shining from behind, and they were made from drop cloths!   Just like hanging curtains a few inches above the molding makes windows…

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Smartphones are capable of doing so much these days, so it is no surprise they can act as your personal Design Consultant as well!  Check out the following DIY Apps to see how you can get started on your next project - its just a touch away! 1.  ColorSmart by BEHR Ever try and paint your walls the same color as your favorite new throw blanket?  Well thanks to this App, matching colors has never been so easy.  Take a photo of the item you are trying to match, and then, just like that, ColorSmart by BEHR will help you find a paint color that works.  Use the Store Locator to help find a store near you. 2. iHandy Level Forgot to buy…

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The International Window Coverings Expo, an annual industry event, took place last week  in New Orleans.  Industry executives, suppliers, designers and retailers from around the world were in attendance.  New products were on display, and experts presented seminars. One of the highlights was the showcase sponsored by the Custom Home Furnishings Academy, where professionals were challenged to design a vignette with none of the real-world constraints such as cost, existing décor, or client preferences… they were even able to sketch their own window!   Take a look at the fantasy window treatments that these creative pros dreamed up when they were told “anything goes”:   Left:  “Black Swan” by Debra Martin of Debra Martin Designs and Sheri Stouffer of Finishing…

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Since the 1950s, Italian appliance brand Smeg has been bringing well made ranges, hoods, dishwashers, and ovens to the world, along with it’s iconic candy colored retro refrigerators. They have been on the cutting edge of kitchen technology for years and continue to lead the way while staying true to their classic Italian style. Read on to see our favorite ways to style our current design obsession, Smeg fridges:   Smeg + Eclectic Mismatched decor dresses down these Leave It To Beaver-esque fridges. With patchwork elements and rustic treasures, a Smeg can trade in the pearls and circle skirt for a more relaxed look. Smeg + Retro Why not stick with what mama gave you and go full 50s flashback?…

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Amanda Rodriguez is the hilariously sharp-tongued blogger behind Dude Mom. She gives awesome insights into real-life parenting, adorable mommy outfits on a budget and tips for how to be awesome, but we keep coming back for her hilarious writing. She’s like that crazy funny friend that you wish you could follow around all day just to hear what they say. She describes her site saying, “Dude Mom is a humor, lifestyle blog written by the best mom in the world. In her free time she enjoys losing weight easily, looking like a soap star the moment she rolls out of bed, and riding around town on her unicorn. Also, she may be slightly delusional.”   Formerly Parenting By Dummies, she has…

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  We shared this 19th century Wisconsin church on Facebook a few weeks ago. Architect Kurt Melander rescued this dilapidated Lutheran church and transformed into a modern home complete with a painting studio inside of the oculus window. Homes with ecclesiastical roots are sweeping the architecture world. Innovative designers are finding ways to retain the history of the house of worship while creating a modern and functional living space. Here are a few of our favorite churches turned into homes from around the world.   Anglican Church Turned Sleek Contemporary Home This 1892 Anglican Church in Melbourne, Australia was transformed into an open living space with with gorgeous decor elements and a swimming pool surrounded with crystal clear glass walls. Some…

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Do you have a friend whose home is crazy fabulous, but she seems to magically make it all happen for pennies on the dollar? That’s Kim Salter. Kim started her blog, Design Thoughts when she was working as an Interior Designer in New York, and a new mom to a her son Liam. Her family has since relocated to Nashville where she’s writing about the woes of personalizing a rental property with the world’s smallest closet.   Oh, What Paint Can Do! Kim’s taste is spot on, and she makes risky colors like bright chartreuse seem surprisingly easy to work with. Check out the makeover she gave to her entry way niche with just a coat of paint, and her ikea-cabinet-to-bar-cart…

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I have unwittingly pinned and shared so many of Caitlin Wilson’s photos over the past few months, and I was blown away when I realized that they were all the work of the same designer! That just goes to show you how incredible she is. Caitlin is a Philadelphia based designer who has recently lived in Dubai and Hong Kong with projects from San Francisco to the Cayman Islands. She has a highly successful line of textiles that she incorporates beautifully into her designs. Her website sums her style up perfectly; “The Caitlin Wilson Design concept is eclectic, unique but based on classic values. I am continually inspired by other cultures and history.  This aesthetic inspiration manifests itself with a seamless contrast of…

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