Chris Norris

07/19/2016

15 Times Cross-Stitch Was Actually Incredibly Cool

This is not your grandma's cross-stitch. These projects take the art form of stitching tiny X's with thread and turn it on its head. Giant painted cross-stitch wall murals, stitched sterling silver bangles, an embroidered Ikea stool—trust me, there's...

07/18/2016

Tiny Tweaks For Every Room (That Will Make Life a Little Better)

We tend to think that big, long-lasting change in our lives involve big, overwhelming tasks that need tackling. In some cases, sure. But not always. In fact there are a handful of ways that you can make a tiny, subtle change that will have a huge eff...

07/17/2016

When Floors Totally Make the Room

For proof that the right floor really can make the room, look no further than these 18 showstopping examples. From tile to parquet to stone to concrete, they're all very different, but all breathtaking in their own special ways.

07/16/2016

Here's the Inspiration You Need to Paint Your Floors (Instead of Replacing Them!)

If your floors are crying uncle but you can’t manage to rip them out just yet and start anew, here’s another solution for you: paint them. In some cases, it’s not only the more affordable option, but also the most striking.

07/15/2016

Get the Trend: How to Create an Open Floor Plan

if you’re still living with niche rooms, maybe it’s time to open your mind and home to an open floor plan that adds flow and light to your living space.

07/14/2016

4 Warm Metal Fixture Ideas to Brighten Up Your Bathroom

The next big thing for bathrooms is to incorporate warm metal fixtures. From brass and gold to cooper and bronze, you're sure to find plenty of ideas to...

07/13/2016

4 Essential Tips For Staging Your Home

Successful staging will boost your home's appeal—and your chances of selling.

07/12/2016

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07/11/2016

5 Hard-Hitting Mortgage Strategies For Self-Employed Applicants

Low mortgage rates and favorable terms are just as available to self-employed mortgage applicants. Five sure-fire best practices will help you get approved.

07/10/2016

5 Old Kitchen Design Trends that are Making a Comeback

For proof that everything that is old will eventually become new again, one need look no further than the kitchen, where plenty of once-reviled trends are making their way back into the spotlight. Here are five 'new' trends that might look oddly fami...

07/09/2016

Before & After: A Dark Studio Gets a Smart New Layout & A lot More Light

Felicity's Brooklyn Heights home went through a complete shift in identity: from a dark, 1960s-style apartment with a sleeping loft to a modern-yet-historically-respectful and bright two-level studio.

07/08/2016

How to Buy a Home When You're Saddled With Crippling Student Loan Debt

You have a job and a fully fledged life as a grown-up—but can you afford to buy a home when you're carrying student loan debt?