Coverings 2023 expo showing new tile, natural stone, and more

New Tile Trends for 2024

If you need some serious tile inspiration, look no further! We’re here to show you the latest and greatest looks from Coverings 2023. If you haven’t heard of it before, Coverings is an exposition held within the ceramic tile and natural stone industry. It’s the largest show of its kind in North America, and more…

A custom van interior, built for comfort during a long road trip

RVs vs Van Life

Image courtesy of vanlifestickers.com Long summer road trips in your car can feel tiresome. Between eating at restaurants all the time, sleeping in hotels, and driving for long stretches, it can be hard to live on the road comfortably for more than a few weeks at a time. That’s why if you’re looking to do…

What is an ADU?

What is an ADU? An ADU, or Accessory Dwelling Unit, is a self-contained living space on the property of a primary residence. In addition to bedrooms, they also have their own bath and kitchen. Before they were called ADUs, though, they were also known as Granny Flats, In-Law Units, and Backyard Cottages. As of 2021,…

A beautiful outdoor kitchen with flowers and cocktail glasses set up

Outdoor Kitchen Trends for 2023

Got company coming? Your patio can be a great space to entertain guests, cook food together, or just relax around the fire. With summer just around the corner, it’s a great time to take another look at your own back patio. Whether you’re creating an outdoor kitchen for the first time or looking for some…

Bedroom with king size bed. Yellow side-table and patterned wall décor

Asymmetrical Balance

Asymmetrical balance contrasts symmetrical balance in that the sides are not identical in its shapes or colors. However, the overall effect of any asymmetrically balanced interior appears balanced because of several design factors. One of these factors is that visual balance is achieved by a smaller area of a strong color next to a larger…