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Translating Design Trends
Interior designers have their own language to describe design trends or particular style preferences. Words and phrases like ‘shabby chic,’ ‘rustic,’ ‘minimalist,’ ‘modern,’ ‘contemporary,’ and ‘traditional’ are ideas you may run into when discussing design...
Understanding Interior Designers
In order to properly trust an interior designer, it is helpful to understand a little about what is going on in their heads as they plan out the minutiae of your home. Interior designers have been trained in all sorts of areas, including style, beauty, safety, and...
How to Update Cabinetry Without Breaking the Bank
Our cabinets offer so much to our kitchens and bathrooms. They serve a functional purpose, yes. But we want them to look great. And they also help navigate the entire look of the room! So their functions are both ongoing and multifaceted! But sometimes, we need a new...
Exploring the Great Outdoors From the Comfort of Your Own Backyard
Most of us have never spent quite as much time at home as we have in recent months, and let’s face it — we all need a little elbow room. For many, that looks like an outdoor living area, but how do you create something beautiful? And just as importantly — how much is...
Preparing for Home Renovation
Buying a home is an investment and should, therefore, be treated as one. Investing in your current home can offer impressive payoffs, whether you choose to move in the future or make it a permanent safe place for you and your family. Sometimes investment means...
Why a D.I.Y. Project is a D.O.N.’T. Project
DIY culture has inspired homeowners to embark on Do It Yourself projects that span from big projects like putting in tile flooring and removing wallpaper to small ones like making a backsplash and installing a sink. But what Instagram and HGTV don’t share are the...
The Pros and Cons of Fixer Uppers
Have you binge-watched so many HGTV shows that you feel primed and ready to take on a fixer-upper yourself? Those shows paint the entire process as seamless, smooth running, and worth the sweat-equity, right? However, it’s worth hitting the pause button for a...
Before Your Next Home Remodel: 4 Important Things To Know
Home remodeling projects are exciting steps forward as a homeowner, but they also involve some technical pieces that can get a little tricky if you aren't aware of them early on. The purpose of this post is to review the big ones to make your next remodel as seamless...
Kitchen Cabinet Remodels Make Life Simpler
The kitchen is a major part of every home, from evening meals and entertaining friends to the way a family starts its day. The kitchen’s design and accessibility are therefore aspects of a remodel that make sense to begin with, since even seemingly simple upgrades to...
Easy Changes to Help Age in Place
A home is a place of safety, contentment, enjoyment, and sanctuary to most folks. It’s the place you can kick back, relax, and just be you. Is it the place you want to stay as you retire? For the majority of people, that would be a resounding ‘Yes!’ Unless medically...
