55 Fun and Interesting Things To Do When Bored at Home

Today I thought I’d share all of my tips and ideas for things to do when you’re bored at home!

corner of room with two windows and bamboo blinds

It’s a good idea to pin or bookmark this post so you’ll have it handy the next time you might need it.

We’re only about halfway through another long winter here in Connecticut, so I’m sharing my extensive list of things I like to do if I find myself with some free time and I’m bored at home.

55 Things To Do When You’re Bored At Home

This is a mix of all different ideas of stay at home activities I’ve collected over the past 24 months.

I made sure to poll a few family members and friends in order to get the best list of fun things to do when you are bored in your spare time.

Hope you enjoy these ideas and favorite things.

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Five Classic Kitchen Trends For Timeless Appeal

Classic and timeless kitchen design.

Renovations are so expensive, so if you’re looking to create a kitchen which will stand the test of time, today’s post is for you.

mixed metals in the kitchen as a classic and timeless design trendgorgeous white kitchen via Studio McGee

 

 

 Five Classic Trends For a Timeless Kitchen Design.

 

Today I’m excited to talk about classic kitchen trends which will all have timeless appeal.

We all know design trends by their nature come and go.

Having a kitchen look dated only a few years after you’ve spent so much time and money is never ideal.

I’ve been thinking about this post for a while now and I’ve finally narrowed it down to the top five classic trends I’m loving in kitchen design.

The one’s which will stand the test of time.

From lighting fixtures to the kitchen island, paint color and more – all of these kitchens shown here today have staying power for years to come.

I know you’re going to love these timeless kitchen trends.

 

Classic Kitchen Trend Number 1. : Mixing Metal Finishes

 

Mixing metal finishes is something I’ve talked about before and a topic I still get questions about all the time!

In theory I guess it seems a little strange to mix finishes, but I promise you it will look great.

The example above from Studio McGee, (who always designs flawless kitchens) illustrates this idea perfectly.

The brass cabinetry hardware looks absolutely stunning with the stainless steel finish and faucet on the range.

I listed this kitchen trend here first because I love it so much.

It’s also something I have implemented in my own kitchen (shown here with sources).

 

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