Clever Storage Box Divide a Bathroom and Laundry Area

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When a young couple moved from Australia to the Little Italy district of Toronto, they found a charming home nearly 100 years old and chock-full of charm.

There was just one problem, but it was a big one. The only full bathroom in the home was also the laundry room and, to put it mildly, it was a design disaster. Turning to Houzz for advice, they quickly found Gloria Apostolou of post Architecture, who had a stellar vision for how to divide and conquer in the small space.

“Originally, they thought they wanted two rooms, and I showed them an option for that,” Apostolu says. “But with only 165 square feet to work with, I thought that dividing the one room into two spaces — without any walls, just millwork — might be a better solution. Luckily, they agreed.”

12 Ways to Make Your Kitchen Look and Feel Bigger

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A kitchen of any size can feel roomy if you know a few tricks. Sticking to white cabinets and walls is a good start, but there are many other ways to create extra room in your kitchen, or create the illusion of a bigger space than you have, all without sacrificing a sense of personality. Here are 12 of my favorite ways to balance storage, style and long sightlines to get a functional layout with a spacious vibe.

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The Case for 2 Kitchen Sinks

Screen Shot 2017-03-27 at 7.37.57 AMHere’s why you may want to have a prep and a cleanup sink — and the surprising reality about which is more important

While the majority of American kitchens have only one sink, the trend toward two is growing quickly in new construction and major remodels. Why would you possibly need two kitchen sinks — that is, if you are in the fortunate position to be able to afford this luxury? In a nutshell, for better kitchen workflow.

There’s a lot to think about when planning a kitchen layout. This story will first make the case for having two sinks, and then address considerations for the all-important prep sink — the place where you’ll likely spend most of your kitchen time.

Homes Are Gettin Smarter as Technology Accelerates [INFOGRAPHIC]

Technology continues to advance at an extremely rapid rate. The tech we interact with on a daily basis is constantly getting better, faster, and cheaper thanks to Moore’s Law.

Moore’s Law, originally coined by Gordon Moore (founder of Intel), states that the speed and power of microchips will double every 24 months. This has been true for over 50 years and continues to be the case.

Because the technology around us is getting smaller and more powerful, the uses of new and improved technologies are continuing to develop and expand as well. Enter smart home.

A smart home is created when items around the house become connected in one way or another. For example, connected thermostats, light bulbs, and security systems are just a few of the many smart home applications.

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10 Ways to Bring Color Into Your Laundry Room

Screen Shot 2017-03-01 at 12.12.33 PMMake it more fun to fold and sort by brightening up the laundry area

We see a lot of showhouse-worthy laundry rooms on Houzz, but reality for most of us is starkly different. Our laundry areas are often tiny, unfinished spaces — no flair, no style, just purely utilitarian. But we can make the tiniest of laundry closets boost our mood while we’re tackling this chore. The answer is to create a more finished look with color.

Breaking the Rules: Lamps Where You Least Expect Them

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Architecture and interior design can be the seats of great innovation, where novel ideas and a healthy dose of rule breaking have the power to change the way we experience our homes and organize our lives. But too often we settle for the safe bet, what we’ve seen before, what’s easy to find. This series sets out to explore the offbeat and celebrate the viagra espana comprar road less traveled. Let’s begin with adding lamps to your bathroom and kitchen.

8 Accessories That Make Modern Life a Little Better

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Looking for a quick decor pick-me-up to start 2017 off right? These eight accessories may not change the world, but they can make your life and your home just a little bit better.

3 Things to Do Right After a Remodel

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The workers are gone, the https://www.viagrasansordonnancefr.com/viagra-generique/ final clean is done, you’ve had friends and family over to celebrate the finished project. Now what? Is it all downhill from here? Not necessarily. Here’s how to make the most of your remodel by ensuring the quality is maintained over time.