Brilliant design choices for every room in the house begin with color. Here are some designers’ ideas for livening up your cooking, living and bath spaces.

#1 – Pixilated Naptime

We know more than a few twenty-something year-olds that would barter a limb on the black market to obtain this couch. Designed by Cristian Zuzunaga, this is furniture with a creative purpose. According to the website, Zuzunaga’s infusion of color into daily life aims to “counterbalance present dark and negative ways of seeing and therefore of thinking.” (more…)

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Remodeling a 1970 Travel Trailer

Deb Leblanc lives in a renovated 1970 Airstream travel trailer she bought on Craigslist for $3,700. Purchasing a “home” for under $4,000 is unusual in itself, sort of like living full-time in an Airstream. But what truly delights me is how Deb seemed to say, “Screw it! I’m doing whatever I want to this monster bus!” The woman has transformed her living quarters into an adorable girly paradise.

With only $2,000 put into the redo, she turned the 22’ Land Yacht from “nothing much to look at” to “hey, a really interesting woman lives here.” Nicknamed Jewels, the Airstream’s original neutral pallet is punched up with bright colors, lots of texture and interesting shapes. Though there are some 70s touches, like funky daisy shades, echoing flower motifs, a satiny papasan chair and hanging shell strands, the overall mood is modern and curvy, from the artwork to the built-in work desk. (more…)

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Basements require some serious energy efficiency. Unfortunately, too many homeowners allow their basements to turn into vast, cold, energy-hogging caves. Not a good idea. Here are six smart options for basement insulation. These ideas will save energy, help the planet and slim your heating bills all at once.

Cotton Fiber Insulation

UltraTouch by Bonded Logic is a recycled insulation product. It’s a very safe option, since it contains fungal inhibitors, flame retardation properties and no formaldehyde components. Most professionals agree that it is far better, not to mention greener, than traditional fiberglass insulation. (more…)

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