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Guest Post:  A Helpful Guide To Choosing The Right Material For Your New Kitchen Cabinetry

Guest Post: A Helpful Guide To Choosing The Right Material For Your New Kitchen Cabinetry

Today’s guest post comes to us from Felix Marsh of George Robinson Kitchens in the UK.  Before you buy new cabinetry for your kitchen, check out his list of kitchen cabinet materials and their pros and cons. Pin ItContinue Reading

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Non-Fabric, Non-Traditional Window Treatments

Non-Fabric, Non-Traditional Window Treatments

While cornices, valances and drapery panels are the most common types of window treatments, they aren’t your only options.  Sometimes, something a bit non-traditional may be just the thing that makes your room unique. Pin ItContinue Reading

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Product Review:  Toto Water-Saving Shower Head

Product Review: Toto Water-Saving Shower Head

Last fall, I was lucky enough to receive a brand-new Toto shower head from my local Toto sales representative.  As an interior designer, reps periodically give their products to us – either free or at a hefty discount – so we can tell our clients about them…and, hopefully send our clients to their products whenContinue ReadingContinue Reading

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Guest Post:  How to Choose a Color Scheme for Your Home Theater

Guest Post: How to Choose a Color Scheme for Your Home Theater

In today’s guest post written by Jeff Martin, you will learn about the importance of your color choices in a home theater.  To maximize your movie enjoyment, use these tips as a reference when designing your own home theater space… Pin ItContinue Reading

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Design Trend:  Steampunk

Design Trend: Steampunk

Steampunk design, both in fashion and in home decor, is a blend of industrial elements, Victorian design and a modern aesthetic.  It crosses many styles, ranging from the very elegant and traditional to retro industrial and modern.  Read on to see how this blended style can be used in your home decor… Pin ItContinue Reading

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Guest Post:  Simple Ways to Freshen Your Home

Guest Post: Simple Ways to Freshen Your Home

If you want to change up the look in your home without spending a lot of money, there are many options for you.  Check out today’s guest post for some ways to freshen your home decor easily and quickly. Pin ItContinue Reading

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Granite Countertop Test

Granite Countertop Test

I just ran across this post on This Old House, and wanted to share it with you.  I thought it was a great idea for helping homeowners decide what countertop is best for their lifestyle! Pin ItContinue Reading

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Should I Paint or Stain My Deck?

Should I Paint or Stain My Deck?

With the start of warmer weather comes summertime projects.  One of those is often the construction of an outdoor deck.  These outdoor living spaces are so nice for spending a leisurely evening or enjoying your morning coffee.  Before you decide on the materials and finishes for your deck, however, you should consider the on-going maintenanceContinue ReadingContinue Reading

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Guest Post:  Reviving Victorian Style in Your 21st Century Home

Guest Post: Reviving Victorian Style in Your 21st Century Home

Victorian style has made a bit of a comeback in home design recently.  While the style is often interpreted in an updated version of the original, its traditional elegance is timeless.  Today’s guest post offers some ideas for bringing a bit of Victorian style into your home – even if it was built in theContinue ReadingContinue Reading

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Before & After:  Lamp in Dire Need of a Makeover

Before & After: Lamp in Dire Need of a Makeover

Do you have something mauve in your home?  Then, chances are that item needs a makeover….like this lamp did. Pin ItContinue Reading

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