Recent Spaces Articles
I grew up in a family business that focuses on kitchens and baths, so perhaps you might assume that I've redone a bathroom or two in my life. You would be wrong. I only recently took my maiden bathroom-remodel voyage. Being that I was working directly with my...
Nestled along the Thornapple River in Cascade, the "cottagey-modern" home of Dave and Donna Hockstra is warm and welcoming and open. The Hockstras worked with Rock Kauffman Design, a company that breathes new life into old and forgotten homes by reinventing them into...
The air is crisp, and the colors are warm. "The most wonderful time of the year" may be attributed to Christmas in lyrics—but in West Michigan, we know the most wonderful time of the year is fall. From the first falling leaf to the feasts of Thanksgiving, and all the...
Summer is the season for entertaining friends, relaxing in your backyard and updating the house. With so many great ideas on Pinterest and Instagram, though, how do you choose which ones you want to add to your to-do list? We did the work for you and found five of the...
Yeah, we know, wallpaper is so in ... but it can also be pricey. Mary-Catheryn Baker, the artist and owner of Copper Corners, decided to take the problem into her own hands—the ones curled around her beloved paintbrush. When it comes to wallpaper, equal parts of...
We all have that one bathroom in the house—the one that just seems cramped as soon as you step foot inside. No need to tear down walls and expand, however. Here are some ideas to help you achieve that bigger bathroom feel with the same small space. 1. White on White:...
Another holiday season has come and gone, and it probably left your home with more clutter than before. "Excessive clutter leads to anxiety, while getting organized helps us feel more focused," said Deidre Remtema, Deidre Interiors. "Fuel your focus by purging!" The...
Leonardo da Vinci called simplicity the ultimate sophistication. Bruce Lee called it the key to brilliance. And Gandhi, who many believe was the definitive minimalist, said the secret of life lies in never missing material things. What's no secret: Having less seems...
Every fall we're inspired by the variety of entries at ArtPrize. As an interior designer, I'm always looking for new artists to work with on my projects: Original art is such a joy! Before ArtPrize wraps up, get out and find ways to feel inspired for your own home....
Thinking about remodeling a majorly used space in our homes can be overwhelming! How does one even begin? These tips may help, as you begin to think about the process. 1. Evaluate your current space. What do you want to keep? What do you want to change? What should...