The laundry room is one of those spaces that, if you’re lucky enough to have one, is always in use. If you have a large family, your laundry machines are likely running every day — sometimes even every night. With so much time being spent in these hardworking spaces, it’s worth taking the time to make them as functional and efficient as possible. Pullout drying racks, expansive folding counters and plenty of storage are sure to help you get the job done, but don’t overlook pet-washing stations or wine … [Read more...]
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8 Laundry Room Ideas to Watch For This Year
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Switching Up a Colonial Home to Suit a Modern Family
Floor plan labels are thrown out the window as a designer helps a family shape rooms to fit the way they live The layout of their colonial home in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, was not working for this active family of five. “The house was not cozy or kid friendly,” says interior designer Jocelyn Chiappone, of Digs Design Company. The family room was too small, they used the formal dining room only for Christmas dinner, and the living room was full of uncomfortable small-scale inherited antiques. After getting … [Read more...]
Bathtubs are out, big showers are in – 6 kitchen and bath trends for the year ahead
The shower gets more use than the bathtub in many households. That’s why some homeowners are ripping out their tubs completely, creating bigger showers instead. Extra shower space allows for multiple shower heads, a built-in seat and designs without shower doors, said John Petrie, president of the National Kitchen and Bath Association, in an email interview about current kitchen and bath trends. They can be designed without a threshold — which look more contemporary and are easier for people to use as … [Read more...]
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