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Christiana Lilly

About

Christiana Lilly is a professional journalist living in South Florida, where home improvement projects include hurricane shutters, battling humidity, and nonstop falling palm fronds. Lilly and her husband are living in their very first home together, and her next goal is to tackle wallpaper in their master bathroom. She enjoys mixing old and new design styles and showcasing finds from her travels around the world.

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Wooden shower bench in a walk-in shower with shower screen

Bathroom

Shower Bench Ideas

Shower benches are common in luxury bathrooms. A place to sit at the end of a long day while enjoying a hot shower, a shower bench adds turns your space from a bathroom to a spa. But shower benches aren’t just for the luxe — it’s easy to add this feature to your shower for…

walk in corner shower

Bathroom

Walk-in Shower Ideas for Small Bathrooms

Looking for Walk-in Shower Ideas? Whether you’re looking to say goodbye to your blue bathtub or you want to update your shower, there are plenty of walk-in shower ideas for small bathrooms. Yes, the serene and contemporary walk-in shower is attainable for even small bathrooms, thanks to their versatility in size and design, as well…

inset style bathroom cabinets

Bathroom

Designing a Bathroom for a Couple

We’ve all been there before — waiting our turn at the bathroom door for our partner to finish their morning routine, or tripping over one another while one person is brushing their teeth and the other is finishing their makeup. Even in the most organized bathroom, one that’s designed with just one person in mind…

Coffee cup and plants in a kitchen bay window

Windows

Kitchen Bay Window Ideas

Should Your Kitchen Have a Bay Window? Kitchen bay windows are a great way to bring natural light into your space while adding architectural interest to your home. They can be installed in almost any room — provided the walls are reinforced — but they’re especially popular in kitchens, where they create a bright, inviting…

Carpet with pouf

Flooring

Best Non-Slip Flooring Options

If you are aging in place, have young kids at home who are not quite steady on their feet, or are otherwise at a greater risk of falling, then investing in non-slip flooring can improve your life at home. Whether you need non-slip flooring in places that are known to collect spills and humidity, like…

Pastel bathroom

Bathroom

Best Bathroom Paint Colors

The fastest way to take your bathroom from drab to fabulous is a good coat of paint. We’ll go over different color inspirations from neutrals to jewel tones and the design elements and accessories that will turn your bathroom into an oasis. These bathroom colors can change the entire look and feel of your space,…

Small backyard deck with chairs and plants

Outdoor

6 Ideas for Decorating Your Small Backyard Deck

Small spaces can be tough to work with no matter where in the house they are, but just because you have a small deck doesn’t mean it can’t look great. From landscaping and furniture to new doors and entertaining additions, keep reading for easy small deck ideas to upgrade it in ways that will have…

frameless shower next to a vanity

Bathroom

Pros and Cons of Low-Flow Showerheads

A hot shower is one of life’s best small pleasures. But when you get your water bill each month, you might be wondering if you need to cut back. According to the EPA, showers account for about 17% of water usage in homes, and a family can use 40 gallons of water per day just…

Dark colored wallpaper

Other Home Projects

5 Modern Wallpaper Trends

Vintage style is making a comeback, and that’s especially true for wallpaper. Once considered old fashioned and relegated to historic homes, wallpaper trends have gotten a modern makeover with updated designs and an easier way to hang it. If you’ve been considering adding wallpaper to your home, read on to learn how to find the…