Thoughtful Home Design

A beverage fridge, also known as a beverage cooler or center, offers several benefits that go beyond simply keeping drinks cold.  Here's why you might consider getting one: Maximize Storage Space: Beverage fridges free up valuable space in your main refrigerator, allowing you to store more food items. Dedicated Storage and Organization: They provide a specialized and organized space for all your beverages, from soda cans and juice boxes to wine bottles and beer. Adjustable shelves make it easy to accommodate different sizes and shapes of bottles and cans. Optimal Temperature for Drinks: Many beverages have specific ideal serving temperatures, and a beverage fridge allows you to maintain that perfect temperature for drinks like soda, beer, or wine, ensuring optimal taste and enjoyment. Convenience and efficiency: Having drinks readily available in a dedicated fridge enhances convenience, especially when hosting gatherings or simply grabbing a refreshing drink for yourself or your fa...

  Watermelon, strawberries, corn, and green beans get all the fresh produce love in the summer, but don't forget broccoli as a warm-weather staple. Instead of dunking in dressing or smothering with melted cheese, go for a lighter dish with this Broccoli Salad - an ideal light lunch or simple summer side. Visit Culinary.net to find more veggie-inspired salad ideas. Broccoli Salad: Recipe courtesy of "Cookin' Savvy" Servings: 4-6 2 medium heads broccoli 2 apples       lemon juice 1 carrot 1 cup blueberries 1 cup dried cranberries 1 cup sunflower seeds 1 cup pecans 1 package (2 1/2 ounces) real bacon pieces Dressing: 1 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup milk 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar 2/3 cup sugar 2 tablespoons poppy seeds Coarsely chop broccoli and place in a large bowl. Coarsely chop apples and brush with lemon juice to prevent browning; add to bowl. Shred carrot and add to bowl with blueberries, cranberries, sunflower seeds, pecans, and bacon. To make...

 What to know before you begin. Kitchen upgrades are among the most common renovation projects homeowners tackle. Even so, it's a big project for a first-time renovation, and the final results are sure to be stronger with some detailed planning from the start. Take into account these five tips from the experts at Wellborn Cabinet to help first-time kitchen remodelers achieve the kitchens of their dreams: 1. Plan Your Budget Establish a clear and realistic budget. Factor in costs for materials, labor and some extra for unexpected expenses. Sticking to your budget can help ensure you enjoy the outcome of the project while avoiding financial stress. Your contractor can help you strike a balance between your vision and financial resources. You may also find it helpful to consult with a real estate professional who can ensure your plans are in line with the overall value of your home and neighborhood. 2. Prioritize Functionality Design with practicality in mind. Ensure there's enoug...

While y ou may see kitchens in  a variety of  style s  and  find them  all beautiful in their own way,  finding  inspir ation for  your dream kitchen  often requires sorting through many different considerations. From transitional to modern and every style in-between, these   ideas   can  help you decide what suits your home while  also  fitting your personal  tastes.      Find more inspiration at  wellborn.com .   

Yoga utilizes breathing as part of its overall process. Creating a space that 'breathes' is a specialty of architectural firm KC Design Studio . Nature is intrinsic in the romantic persona of the boxy design. Wooden tabletops, select lighting, and stone slabs are the material basis providing a modern rustic interior. Have a look. 

By Kim M Ward Good design is defined as the unity of design and a timeless look. But to achieve unity and an evergreen look one must give consideration to all the principles of design. Remodeling your kitchen and bathroom is so much more than selecting fixtures and painting the walls. A good remodel will have a well thought out design concept that begins with the principles of design as its foundation. The principles are balance, rhythm, emphasis/focal point, scale, proportion, and harmony/unity. In order to have a better understanding of these concepts, we will look at each at it pertains to bathroom remodel planning and kitchen planning. Let's start with balance which is the distribution of the visual weight of objects, colors, textures, and space. On a recent powder room design, a client requested tile to be installed above the vanity all the way up the wall and considered tiling the whole wall not just above the vanity. The powder room being very small could only visual...