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Choose a Contrasting Vanity One of the best things about granite, and why it remains a popular countertop choice, is that it comes in a variety of colors and tones. In fact, granite countertops can be any of the following colors: White Black Brown Beige Blue Red Not only that, but each color of granite has its own unique variations. Granite often contains beautiful specks of stone within its surface. This adds to the stately appeal of this natural-looking countertop. When pairing a granite countertop with the latest bathroom trends, choosing a contrasting vanity is a great pick. Currently, wood and minimalist...

For homeowners who are looking to enhance the look of their bathroom, a fresh coat of paint can be just the trick. When used well in the space, black paint is an excellent choice for covering up blemishes, adding a modern touch to the room, and complementing other colors. The beauty of adding black paint to a bathroom is that it is a neutral tone, which means that it can be paired with warm or cool finishes. Its excellent versatility is just one of the many reasons homeowners are flocking to black paint for a quick and affordable bathroom renovation....

Becky Bannar and Lana Rosenbaum started Mahlia Interiors four years ago in Melbourne and have quickly become one of Australia’s leading bone inlay retailers, amassing a dedicated community of fans along the way.  Image: Team Tonkin To anyone who knows the pair, this is no surprise. They live and breathe Mahlia and when you hear the way they talk about inlay furniture, you can’t help be drawn into this colourful world.  With a background in branding and marketing coupled with their experience and love of all things interiors and design, Becky and Lana launched Mahlia Interiors at a time when...

Back in the day, these 15 old school home decor and retro furnishings were a common item found in households. Today, we’d have to look far and wide to find half of the items on this list. Lava lamps These psychedelic lamps came on the scene in 1963. Made of heated wax floating in translucent liquid, the wax becomes activated when the light is turned on. Lava lamps brought mood lighting to the next level of cool. Water beds Waterbeds became popular in the 1980s but were patented in 1971. They were sealed beds filled with a gel-like substance that...

If you’ve watched a home renovation show in the past 10 years, you know one of the biggest trends in design and decorating is the sliding barn door. These space-saving alternatives to traditional swinging doors offer a cost-effective way to provide privacy without having to frame an opening and install a traditional prefabricated door. They are available in a wide variety of styles and designs, which helps them double as decor pieces. They are also relatively easy to install yourself if you have a high-quality barn door kit. A barn door kit comes with everything but the actual barn door....