In most homes, big or small, there’s a lot of stuff. And it’s not easy to organize because organization is not just storage. And it’s not just about throwing everything away. It’s about making space for the important things in life, using smart layout, good design and creative storage products. The key is to use a few organizational basics, like [...]

Los diseños de muebles y accesorios para el hogar a menudo se inspiran por el mundo de la moda… y una de las tendencias más populares de hoy día es usar tonos relajantes como el gris y marrón. Este mes, IKEA te presenta productos y consejos para brindarle la calidez y la sofisticación de estos colores a tu sala. Consejos [...]

Are you indecisive when it comes to tackling a big painting project? Don’t worry: You are not alone. Hundreds of people stare at their walls with a blank face and wonder what they should do next. Should they paint with the standard white (that turns dingy within months) or should they try putting a color on their walls? In my [...]

It’s December.  Time to start thinking about New Year’s resolutions.  A recent Google search revealed that “getting organized” inevitably falls into the “top ten” category of New Year’s resolutions. Casa Latina is proud to present  IKEA’s smart and affordable ideas for getting organized in 2011 and beyond. Tips For An Organized Home In The Living Room • Don’t let technology consume [...]

Have you ever passed on a designer item that you feel is perfect for your home because of the price?  I admit that I often have.  However, instead of giving up why not seek out a similar look and feel without breaking the bank?  Our friends at Casa Sugar prove that with a little clever sleuthing, designing on a budget [...]

Everyone seems to have many questions about what’s important when choosing kitchen appliances. So our friends at IKEA presents useful tips on how to choose appliances that don’t just work, but work smarter.  TIPS FOR CHOOSING APPLIANCES: OVENS AND RANGES Gas vs. electric: This is one of the first decisions to make when choosing an oven or range. Gas provides [...]

Edited by Nora Díaz Bretherton Going green. It seems to be on everyone’s mind these days. Casa Latina is proud to partner with IKEA to present some helpful tips and product ideas that can easily be incorporated into your home and lifestyle. As consumers, we need to become aware of what we buy so we can integrate eco friendly products [...]

Editado por Nora Díaz Bretherton Cuidar el medio ambiente. Hoy en día, parece ser una de nuestras prioridades. Casa Latina se enorgullece en presentar, en asociación con IKEA, algunos consejos e ideas útiles sobre productos que pueden ser incorporados fácilmente en su hogar y estilo de vida. Como consumidores, debemos ser conscientes de lo que compramos para poder integrar productos [...]

In this day and age a kitchen should be organized, functional and beautiful.