The design and details of any interior space change everything about how it feels to live there. From the design style you select to the little items that add interest, many decisions go into updating a property. Here are some of the best interior remodeling projects to consider when you are ready to change things up…
Contributed by Bret Engle, of diyguys.net; edited by Peggy Golden Looking to Sell Buying a home is the biggest investment most people make during their lifetimes, so you can expect visitors to your open house to be picky. Most will look at eight or 10 options before settling on a winner, according to one realtor.…
It seems counter-intuitive that one of the most on-trend things you can do today, in terms of home ownership and interior design, is live in a smaller home. Downsizing is becoming more and more popular, as people increasingly realize they occupy a home larger than they need, perhaps an unused spare bedroom or home office,…
Collection of new fabric introductions from several manufacturers: Fabricut, Greenhouse, Quadrille and Mayer Fabrics. Geometric patterns are taking center stage this year with bold and bright colors highlighted on crisp white backgrounds. Contract Textiles: Mayer Fabrics: Textures and Tapestries collection of fabrics is engineered with Crypton 2.0 for a softer and…
Kitchen design for 2014 highlights White Kitchen cabinets as the top finish with many homeowners. One of our favorite kitchens showcases contemporary white wood kitchen cabinets without the antique glazed finish that retail cabinet manufacturers promote for an additional surcharge. Wood cabinet doors expand and contract creating a separation at the mitered or box cut…
This week we attended a Lamping Seminar at Annapolis Lighting in Rockville, MD. We were able to see the new lamp selections for Compact Fluorescents and LED lamps and fixtures. Both lamps have seen tremendous improvements in color Rendering Index (CRI) with most lamps rating above 85 and some as much as 95. The CRI rating…
Small amounts of accent colors add drama and excitement, look at how lively this white sofa is with the stunning fuchsia accent pillows and leather cocktail table. Introduction from M|T Company furniture manufacturer for the October 2013 High Point Fall Market Related articles The Maybelline Fall Lipstick Quartet Is Complete: I Found Fuchsia Fierce! (glitterglossgarbage.com)…
[houzz=http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/6731887/thumbs/Kitchen-Planning—Design w=300] Beautiful collection of new trends, color palettes, finishes and materials. Love the sink base with grille doors below the farm house sink. The farm house sink is a trend that revolves around one large sink so that you can wash large pans easily. Unfortunately washing larger pans is infrequent in comparison to the amount of…
Small scaled Accent Furniture pieces can create a transform a room and upbeat a tired and dated look. Elegant Cocktail Tables, End Tables, Tea Tables, Bookcase, Table Lamps, Mirrors and Traditional English Accent Furniture Accessories. Custom window treatments scaled to frame the view and windows add drama for any interior space. Welcome Home – Elegant Foyer…
Steam Dryers for the longer life of your clothes We just learned from one of our local vendors that Dryers are now available with STEAM Steam in dryers can provide a softer laundry, wrinkle free and no need of ironing. Worn an article once and would like it nice and fresh – toss in steam dryer for 20 mins.…