House Of Gold

Chances are, you’ve been tossing around the term feng shui for years...without ever truly understanding what the heck it is. In a nutshell: Feng shui is an ancient Chinese discipline that examines object placements and how they affect a home’s energy. In the hopes of ridding our homes of any and all bad juju, we tapped feng shui expert Bryce Kennedy for the absolute essentials. 1. Never hang mirrors across from the front door. The reason: Any good energy that comes across your threshold will immediately get bounced back outside. 2. Never put a bedroom over a garage. Garages have heavy, chaotic energies. And that is the last thing you want to feel when it comes to rest. 3. Treat your stove like your most prized possession. Stoves are money makers in feng shui: They bring good fortune and attract abundance. Keep yours clean and grease-free. 4. Ban electronics in the bedroom. Huge no-no: Electronics prime the brain to buzz. Plus, actually think about what it is that you l...

We have all thought about what our dream home would look like. It’s natural! After all, we spend most of our time at home, so we might as well make it as perfect as possible. Some of us would like to have two staircases in the house for easy access, to be perched on top of a hill with a great backyard view, or to have a his and her walk-in closet. Regardless of what your dream home will look like, I guarantee you that the creative and unique home remodeling ideas below will make you reconsider. After reading through this list, I couldn’t help but add a few new ideas to my wish list. Create a bedroom for the dog! Save space in your home and create a bedroom under-the-stairs for the family dog. Lower the living room Create a unique feel to the living room by making it “sink.” It’s an elegant design that creates a space within a space. Baseboards that vacuum! Rather than vacuum or use a dustpan to clean up the crumbs and other scraps on the floor, this special baseb...

It's no longer just about taking care of business: The bathroom is having a major design moment. "With much of our focus now on wellness, eating healthy, and meditation, the bathroom is becoming more of a sanctuary," says designer Tina Ramchandani. For proof, she points to her clients, who are increasingly installing free-standing and soaking tubs. "Taking baths is becoming more popular—instead of quick showers—and I'm seeing more and more renovations including bathtubs in homes." So what else is on tap (pun intended!) for the Year of the Bathroom? Experts predict homeowners will experiment with color, texture, and materials as they rethink their bathroom's aesthetic. Expect to see a mix of transitional and contemporary styles with some unexpected twists, and a whole lotta technology to make your morning self-care routine a little more streamlined. Excited yet? Read on to discover more about the beautiful things happening in bathrooms in 2018....

If the kitchen is the heart of the home, the living room could be the brain. It's the nerve center for our daily functions—where we chill with a glass of wine after a long day, where our kids do their homework, where we entertain next-door neighbors and long-lost friends. It's the place where we live, of course. Perhaps that's why we're always cherry-picking the latest living room design trends that speak to who we are, the ones that truly allow our personalities to shine. In years past, we've filled blank living room walls with art galleries and used industrial materials to provide definition in cavernous spaces. But after a decade of the same looks over and over again, new decor and design trends are finally emerging in their place. Read on to discover designers' predictions for how the living room will be transformed in 2018. 1. 'Jungalow'-inspired prints Art imitates nature—quite literally, when it comes to your living room in 2018....

Sometimes when we learn about new home decor ideas, we let our excitement get in the way of practicality. Suddenly a couch or dining room table that you’ve been dreaming about turns out to be a total burden. We’ve gathered the most common home decor mistakes that most of us have fallen victim to. Hopefully we can avoid them in the future. We wants to share these common home decor mistakes with all of you so that you can make the most of your designs and be proud of your cozy, modern home. 1. Shower stalls The time of huge, beautiful shower stalls is long gone. Nowadays, simple is everything: a corner shower made of just glass would be enough. And best of all, it doesn’t take up much space. 2. Giant wardrobes First of all, giant storage cabinets take up too much space. Secondly, it’s easy to hold onto lots of useless items you don’t need in cabinets like this. That’s why it’s always better to choose a nightstand or to mount a TV onto the wall. 3. Furniture with pr...