Home Matters
8 Sound Proofing Secrets for a Quieter Home. Today’s houses can be noisy. “Paper-thin walls” were once the main culprit when it came to noise. But now, unless a house is equipped with sound proofing, it can suffer from noise generated and broadcasted by a combination of factors. In addition to lightweight construction, you can…
6 Wellness Trends Popping Up in Home Design Wabi-Sabi Some are calling wabi-sabi the design trend of 2018. The Japanese concept of wabi-sabi celebrates the imperfect beauty of nature, with all of its flaws and blemishes and its natural cycle of birth and death. So instead of expending fretful mental energy trying to make your…
Small Garden Ideas That Yield Bountiful Style Blooming Wall Art Harness the wow-power of overflowing blooms on your (tiny) patio with a fabric wall planter. These pretty planters are available in a wide variety of sizes from your local nursery or hardware store, so you can hang them on any vertical surface no matter the…
Gorgeous Kitchen Design Ideas Durable Countertops A Napa Valley farmhouse relies on scratch-resistant Caesarstone (a Good Housekeeping Seal-holder!) for easy cleaning. A striped rug adds comfort underfoot. Island Storage Hide linens, platters and single-use items under the island. Hidden cabinets on both sides double up as a place to stash spots. Instant Table Dreaming of…
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