Should kitchen faucet match cabinet hardware in terms of the type of metal? For example, if my faucet is polished nickel should I select kitchen pulls in polished nickel as well? Or should I use mixed metals? Well, I am risking to be not in vogue, but I would still say, "Yes! Most of the time the kitchen faucet should match cabinet hardware!" But, sometimes strategically … [Read more...]
Stand-Up Desks. This Simple Furniture Piece Can Dramatically Improve Your Health
Looking to improve your health this year? It doesn’t always have to be hard. A subtle change in your habits can go a long way, both for you and your kids. One of them is standing more with one of the stand-up desks while doing computer work at home. According to health experts, spending all day in a seated position has a dramatic negative effect on your health. Because I … [Read more...]
Best Slipcovers to Save Your Sofa
Should you get a slipcover? It depends on how important your couch is to you and how much budget you have. I am addressing the topic of the best slipcovers because of this question from one of my readers: Hi Marina, I have two lovely, well-constructed sofas which are screaming, “make me pretty” as the fabric while in excellent condition is a dated floral sage green and soft … [Read more...]
I Want Better Sofa Fabric Choices to Last for Kids and Pets
Many of my readers and clients struggle to find sources that would help them to make better sofa fabric choices that will last for kids and pets. Here is something to think about - it's easier to make sound sofa fabric choices than being stressed about stains and spills all the time. We all want a sofa or a sectional that is comfortable and reasonably priced. And we … [Read more...]
Sit Stand Desk and How to Choose the Right One
Because I write a lot and obviously, sit with my eyes glued to a computer screen, an opportunity of having a sit-stand desk seems interesting. But apparently, there are so many of sit-stand solutions that it's hard to figure out which one to get. I would probably give up on the research and just keep on sitting if it wasn't for a client who demanded the sit-stand desk. … [Read more...]
