Archive for June, 2009

Your Bathroom Sink Buying Guide

Bathroom sinks are no longer considered a standard stock item.  Today’s bathroom sinks offer luxury, beauty and are made of marble, ceramic, stone and even glass.  If you’re looking for a way to update your bathroom, installing a new sink is the ideal way to go.  They’re affordable and don’t require an extensive installation time.  A [...]

Bathroom Sink Glossary

Vessel Sinks -  Sinks designed to sit atop or only slightly sunken into a counter.  These are becoming increasingly popular and allow the homeowner to display a decorative bowl – on both sides of the sink. Console Sinks – These sinks rest on legs while allowing more countertop for mirrors and other toiletries. Lavatory – [...]

Home Decor Buying Guide

Your Home Décor Buying Guide Have you beautifully furnished your home after spending countless hours looking for that great sofa or perfect dining room suit?  Everything’s stunningly coordinated, yet there’s still one small problem: there’s nothing to fill the walls, cover the table tops or fill the shelves.  You need some serious home décor ideas. One [...]

Home Decor Glossary

Blanket Chest – Small low box, sometimes made of cedar or other wood, designed for storing blankets and quilts. Chinoiserie – Brightly painted Chinese designs Console – Table permanently secured to a wall. Easy Chair – Comfortable, usually oversized chair used for relaxing and lounging. Finials – Decorative pieces that sit atop bed posts or [...]

Buffet Buying Guide

All the great classic movies have them.  They’re where women store their priceless china and silverware and it’s often from where food is served in the grand dining rooms of those old black and white films.  We’re referring to buffets, of course. These incredibly functional furniture pieces bring a sense of elegance to any dining [...]