The big question in my house recently was about door knobs- specifically, what are the best door knobs for shaker doors? My husband and I are in the middle of our hallway renovation, and we are transforming our hollow wood doors into crisp, white shaker style doors. To try to keep our cost low, we are reusing as much of the original doors as we can, but we weren't able to salvage the door knobs, as none of them worked, and one was a pocket ... Read the Post...
7 Vintage Rugs that are Worth It
I'm currently shopping for an area rug, and whenever I come across a one-of a kind, beautiful option, I usually discover that it is vintage (vintage typically means that the item is anywhere between 20-50 years old). Then I look at the price tag and wonder, "are vintage rugs worth it?" The price of a vintage rug can run a few hundred dollars to several thousand, but their unique look and usually handcrafted natural materials may be worth the ... Read the Post...
The Best Open Shelving are Stair Treads
When my husband and I began searching for the best open shelving for our kitchen, we looked at the usual options, like Ikea floating shelves or even custom made wood shelves. The problem we kept running into was that the ready-made options weren't deep enough for dinner plates, and the custom-build options were astronomically expensive! Then we heard about the best open shelving idea from Yellow Brick Home. In their post, they detailed how ... Read the Post...
How to Brighten a Small, Dark Hallway
Hallways can be tricky in small homes because they usually contain many doors, no outlets or windows. This can make the space feel cold and dark. Over the next month, we are working on making this space bright, cheerful and functional. And we are planning on doing that with paint, shelving, no-wire sconces, art, plants, and a thoughtfully chosen rug/ runner. Before we get into the specific choices we are making for our space, I want to share ... Read the Post...