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Rooms

Color Schemes for Kitchens with Hickory Cabinets
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If you’ve moved into a home with a hickory kitchen, you might be thinking about what accessories or wall colors will go with it to give the space a new look. Hickory cabinets are solid and durable, so if you like the look of them then there’s no need to replace them. Instead, paint the walls and update the furnishings to give your kitchen a makeover. Here we explore the best color schemes to use with hickory kitchens.

Accent Colors for A Beige Bathroom
| Updated September 6, 2023 | Published September 6, 2023

One benefit of beige bathrooms is that they are easy to accent because as a soft neutral shade they work with a wide range of other colors. Trending accent colors for beige bathrooms include black, white, gold, and blue.

Tablecloth Sizes
| Updated August 24, 2023 | Published August 24, 2023

Tablecloths come in a variety of different sizes and shapes to suit different tables. Getting the right size of tablecloth can make all the difference to your table setting.

Bathroom

Accent Colors for A Beige Bathroom
| Updated September 6, 2023 | Published September 6, 2023

One benefit of beige bathrooms is that they are easy to accent because as a soft neutral shade they work with a wide range of other colors. Trending accent colors for beige bathrooms include black, white, gold, and blue.

Toilet Paper Holder Height
| Updated August 17, 2023 | Published August 17, 2023

The typical height for a toilet paper holder is 26 to 28 inches (66 to 71 cm) from the floor.

How to Paint a Shower Pan
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If your shower tray has faded, or you’ve moved into a new property where the shower tray looks old and out of date, you can paint it instead of replacing it. Painting a shower pan is an easy job that anyone with a basic understanding of DIY can do, following a few simple instructions regarding preparation and paint spraying.

Bedroom

What Headboard Colors Should You Choose
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The type of headboard you choose, and the color of the headboard you choose, are going to significantly impact the overall style and atmosphere in the room. For an industrial-themed bedroom, a black metal headboard could be appropriate, or for a romantic, feminine space, a soft pink, velvet upholstered headboard could work well.

Bustling Gray and Blue Bedroom Ideas
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Blue is a cool-toned color that looks fabulous with just about any other color scheme. As the world’s favorite color, it is popularly seen in bedrooms for a tranquil vibe. When combined with gray, this pairing can bring a sophisticated feel to the room. But why should you go for a gray and blue bedroom combination?

Bedroom Floor Lamp Ideas to Lighten Up Your Space
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Lighting in the bedroom is not only part of its decor, but it also makes the space functional. But why get out of your bed to turn off the overhead lights when you can place a floor lamp right next to your bed. While traditional bedroom lighting fixtures usually consist of a bedside table lamp or recessed lights, why not consider something more decorative like a floor lamp?

Dining Room

Tablecloth Sizes
| Updated August 24, 2023 | Published August 24, 2023

Tablecloths come in a variety of different sizes and shapes to suit different tables. Getting the right size of tablecloth can make all the difference to your table setting.

What Color Should My Tablecloth Be
| Updated July 1, 2023 | Published August 6, 2022

A tablecloth offers practical as well as aesthetic benefits. It protects your dining table from scratches due to dinnerware, fading from the sun, and spills from drinks. It also creates a softer look in a space, much like other soft furnishings, making for a room that feels more comfortable. If your table has seen better days, or the surface doesn’t match your current style, then you can use a tablecloth to hide the dining table and give it a complete transformation.

Dazzling Dining Room Mirror Ideas for a Touch of Class
| Updated August 9, 2022 | Published May 15, 2022

Mirrors are a classy way to make a statement in your dining space. They will not only make the room feel larger, but they also bring a hint of sparkle and charm to your space.

Kitchen

Color Schemes for Kitchens with Hickory Cabinets
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If you’ve moved into a home with a hickory kitchen, you might be thinking about what accessories or wall colors will go with it to give the space a new look. Hickory cabinets are solid and durable, so if you like the look of them then there’s no need to replace them. Instead, paint the walls and update the furnishings to give your kitchen a makeover. Here we explore the best color schemes to use with hickory kitchens.

Parts of a kitchen drawer
| Updated June 27, 2023 | Published June 27, 2023

Kitchen drawers come in all sorts of sizes, dimensions, designs, and styles, but the fundamental components of a kitchen drawer are all pretty much the same. If you are building a kitchen drawer from scratch, or if you’re constructing a drawer from a flatpack kitchen, then it’s useful to have an understanding of each component and how they work.

Should Kitchen Cabinets Be the Same Color as Walls
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Yes, absolutely! Painting your walls the same color and shade as your kitchen cabinets will create a look of uniformity and consistency, which is key when creating any good decor style. If you’d prefer not to paint your walls and kitchen cabinets in the same color, that can work brilliantly as well.

Laundry

Utility Sink Dimensions
| Updated July 19, 2023 | Published July 19, 2023

Utility sinks are usually deeper than other types of sinks, to accommodate the different types of uses, with a depth range of 8 inches to 24 inches.

Parts of a Dryer
| Updated August 2, 2022 | Published June 16, 2022

The drum, belt, and pulleys are the essential parts of a dryer. The drum is the large cylinder that turns clothes and holds them in place while they’re being heated.

How to Stack a Washer and Dryer Without a Kit
| Updated August 23, 2022 | Published May 31, 2022

If you’re wondering how to stack a washer and dryer without a kit, we’re going to tell you exactly how it’s done. The first thing you’ll need is some kind of platform that will support the weight of both machines. In most cases, we recommend getting one with wheels so that it can be pulled out when needed (and pushed back into place when not).

Living Room

How to Decorate a Living Room Without A Sofa
| Updated September 13, 2022 | Published September 13, 2022

Sofas are not a required piece of furniture for a living room, and in many modern homes the sofa simply doesn’t work as well as alternative seating furniture. Here we look at how you can set up a functional and comfortable living room without needing a sofa.

Chairs in the living room instead of sofa
| Updated July 22, 2023 | Published August 5, 2022

When we think of living room furniture, the first thing that pops to our minds is a large, comfortable sofa. But did you know you can still create a welcoming and warm atmosphere in your living room without a sofa?

Can You Put a Pool Table in a Small Room
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Depending on how big your room is, if you want to get a full-size pool table, your room should be at least 15 feet by 13 feet to prevent striking behind when someone uses the pool cue. 

Nursery

Nursery Layouts for Small Rooms
| Updated October 21, 2022 | Published May 12, 2022

If you have a small nursery room and don’t know how to arrange furniture and accessories for the best function and looks, this article will shed some ideas with floor plans for inspiration.

10x10 Nursery Layouts
| Updated July 31, 2022 | Published May 11, 2022

Your babies or young children need a functional and enjoyable room as you do. If you have a small spare 10×10 room to set up a nursery room, this post is for you. We’ll give you some great nursery layout ideas for inspiration. 

SNOO Dimensions
| Updated March 26, 2022 | Published March 26, 2022

The aim of the SNOO is to help babies transition into life outside of the womb with ease, enabling them to feel safe and secure, which translates to more sleep. The intended result of this is that new parents are also able to get the rest that they need. Find the sizes of a SNOO baby bed in the below section.