Is finding the perfect set of masculine sheets keeping you up at night? Whether you are a guy or gal, finding the perfect pieces to make a great “Man Bed” can be a real struggle. It seems the majority of the bed-scape is geared toward the ladies. (Pastel colors, embroidered silks, ruffles everywhere!) After much tossing and turning, we’ve found... CONTINUE READING 11

Wallcovering is a great way to add color and texture to any room, and we love to find vendors who are unique and different...which attracted us to Astek Inc. Started in 1980, this specialty wallcovering vendor is a great source for not only covering walls and ceilings, but also floors and windows. They print on everything from paper and vinyls to plywood,... CONTINUE READING 6

More times than not, we have more work to do than we have space to do it in. To remedy this, we found some incredible items that maximize space and keep you organized even in the most cramped conditions…. One superb solution is the combination EXPEDIT Desk ($50) from IKEA. This combo set has a number of uses beyond the obvious, one of... CONTINUE READING 7

A headboard is a great way to pull a bedroom together, but sometimes we just don’t have enough space, or cash, to get one of our own. Rather than living a life without a headboard to complete your sleep-scape, take at look at these amazing decal headboard stickers by Mina Javid (pictured left: Wrought Iron Headboard, $40), available through Blik. They come... CONTINUE READING 11

Are there ever days when you feel like you can’t find any original wallpaper out there? Or are you searching for a specific color, pattern or design, but that perfect fit is nowhere to be found? Look no further with the great HP Wall Art site. Used here in this amazing room (pictured) by John Loecke and Jason Oliver Nixon featured in... CONTINUE READING 7

Mobiles aren’t just for the nursery. We’ve found some great new designers that are making chic pieces for the home—we're calling it mobile art! Let’s take a look at our top picks: Atomic Mobiles – we love the mid-century feeling of these designs and the huge variety of color options. SCROLL THROUGH TO SEE ALL APPS> -Nina Freudenberger from thecultivatedhome.com Nina Freudenberger attended Rhode Island School of... CONTINUE READING 11

Anything that makes our lives easier makes us happy, and apps for iPads, iPhones and iPods are tech pieces we use every day, so we've cultivated a great selection of apps over the years. Here are our top five favorites for home decorating! 1) Mood Board Pro: Organize all of your inspiration images with this app. Create multiple mood boards for each room,... CONTINUE READING 10

It may be too late to give these monogrammed picks as Valentine's Day presents (since it's tomorrow!), but The Cultivated Home’s three faves are great for upcoming spring/summer nuptials. Monogrammed gifts are great at any age, plus they're an easy way to let people know you care. Here are our favorite monogramable gifts or trinkets for your home. 1. Sarah Drake’s Monogram Collection... CONTINUE READING 15

Follow these seven easy steps to closet organization and make your closet cleaning painless! You'll feel more zen once you're done, and you might find a whole new wardrobe lurking behind last season's neons. 1. Set aside time to get this project done. Cleaning your closet won't take a few hours. Set aside an entire afternoon and pick up a few... CONTINUE READING 18

If you have ever driven by an old barn and wished you could take home the lighting for yourself, we have found the perfect place for you. Barn Light Electric is an online store that specializes in all things “barn style.” They carry everything from barn lights to sconces to industrial furniture to fans, but you definitely need to check out... CONTINUE READING 14