Looking to update your kitchen? Here is a list of what is trending right now. Go Industrial – change our your traditional pendants for something a bit more edgy. Display your collection – remove cabinet doors to show off your treasures. Think about your ceiling – whether you add a coffered ceiling or paint your [...]
Does your Saturday and Sunday consist of really un “fun” cleaning projects? Cleaning baseboards, vacuuming dust off ceiling fans, and dealing with dog hair. Well, sadly we’re just adding another one to your list. Cleaning your grout. We know, we know….you don’t want to do this, but it is important to keep your tile and [...]
We all want to get the most out of our home, especially in this economy. Here are a few suggestions that will help you with resale. Heck, when you get done making these improvements you may not even want to sell your house. Curb appeal – you may be sick of hearing this word but [...]
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Whether you are remodeling your guest bathroom or planning one for your home that is under construction there are several things you should consider before everything is installed. Your most important goal is to make a welcoming space for your guests. While you may splurge on your master bath by adding a huge bathtub, radiant [...]
The traditional architectural details and décor of this room give it a flavor of the past, but it’s a modern room created by someone with traditional taste who, obviously, loves blue. If this room is not your style, fine. But you can learn something about designing your own rooms from looking at other spaces that [...]
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While this room is clearly part of an older house, you can do a number of things to get a similar feel in your own home. Choosing a wide plank wood floor provides a great starting point. This type of floor sets the tone for the space. It also works better in a long narrow [...]
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Take a look at how this room makes traditional design choices seem fresh and new. One major design decision leads the rest of the room – the dark grey-green paint color. It provides drama and a rich tone that complements the dark wood furniture and allows the rest of the room to stay light without [...]
A baby grand piano adds a beautiful feel to a living space. It provides the impression that the homeowners play fairly well, or their children do. However, any true piano player knows with one look that no player lives here. What’s the obvious clue? It’s the lighting. Any player would want the piano keys facing [...]