Recent Spaces Articles
I think I’ve always been sort of a nut about natural light. It just has a way of lifting the spirit and making a home more cheery. Even in the winter, I take down most of my screens. After all, we need as much clarity and light as possible during the long dark winter...
I think it's safe to say that spring is officially here. As I’m writing this, most of you have jetted off to a tropical location to rid yourself of the winter blues. Spring means Easter—and it’s late this year. When you get home, there’s still time to spruce up your...
After this winter’s subzero temperatures and the furnace running nonstop, the amount of dust kicked up by the constant blowing makes spring cleaning seem a little daunting. Here’s how to get rid of that dust, instead of stirring up a dust storm. Hang rugs over an...
Spring is just around the corner. (No. Really. It is!) With spring comes spring cleaning, and with spring cleaning—for most of us—comes procrastination or any number of headaches. Here are five places to purge, to help you spring into spring! The KitchenClear off and...
The look on her face said it all: Bathroom renovations are anything but relaxing. Yet with a little patience—and a lot of revamped surfaces—you could have the bathroom oasis of your dreams. When West Michigan Woman publisher Kasie Smith decided it was (past) time for...
Maybe you're one of the lucky ones who purchased a home that already had a finished basement. What a time and money saver! But wait … What's that on the walls? Could it be? Wood paneling? No offense, 1963, but we're well into the new millennium—and wall decor is...
To add interest to the look and feel of a room, add a splash of color. The most inexpensive way to add color to your space is by adding pillows and candles. Start with a large neutral item to spring board from. For example, a sofa upholstered in a soft hue of gray...
Want to create a space with a cohesive theme? Many times, rooms are overdone with too many accessories and explosions of color. Keeping is simple will tastefully illustrate the theme of the room. For example; “the cottage theme room” can be pulled together by...
How to brighten up your basement? West Michigan blogger and entertainer extraordinare Rebecca Lemon has a few suggestions up her sleeve that will make any previously drab space feel fresh! Using light, bright colors with plenty of lighting to help keep the space...
Closets could be caves full of clutter. Unused items pile up year after year, taking up valuable space for new items you just bought. Your closet should be easy to navigate when you start your day. Allard Design offers some welcome tips to help you and inspire your...