Bathrooms are, on a square foot basis, the most expensive room in the house to renovate. If you want to test your heart's fitness, try shopping for simple bathroom faucets. Add in the cost of the required valves, mixers and trims, and you may need reviving when you see the tally! Candice Olson addbasisbathroom share on social
Now that our kids are getting older, they need their space. We dug out the basement so they will have a place to go crazy in the wintertime. My son is already talking about how he's going to make a skateboard ramp. It's just a mosh pit down there, so they can do whatever they want. We're not even going to finish it. Candice Olson basementcrazydig share on social
I simply adore getting dressed up for a special occasion. I feel incredible stepping out in luxurious fabrics and a bit of bling. That's also how I feel about special-occasion dining rooms. Because these aren't everyday spaces, they contain all sorts of drama for that once-in-a-while 'wow' event. Candice Olson adorebitebling share on social
The perfect antidote to dark, cold and creepy is light, warm and cozy. Candice Olson antidotecoldcozy Change image and share on social
I've dealt with a lot of couples over the years, and most cite the battle for closet and bathroom space as one of the most frequent causes of marital discord. Candice Olson bathroombattlecite Change image and share on social
I love doing kitchen renovations where we're opening up the kitchen and creating open-concept main floors. I think that's one renovation that really changes the way people live in their homes. Candice Olson conceptcreatefloor Change image and share on social
There has been a major shift in how we live in our homes. Everyone knows the kitchen is the soul of the house. It's more of an open-concept approach. Candice Olson approachconcepthome Change image and share on social
There are a million studies that say the money you put into a kitchen and bath update you get back. That's one of those places you can't go wrong. It can be as simple as updating counters and a backsplash. Candice Olson backbacksplashbath share on social
Look for inspiration in books, magazines, and even other people's homes - then be brave and take a chance with a room in your home. Candice Olson bookbravechance Change image and share on social
There are no more white linen sofas in my house. We have a rule here: Anything below 36 inches has to be brown or black - the color of chocolate or peanut butter! Candice Olson blackbrownbutter Change image and share on social