If you have ever been in a public building, you have experienced the benefits of universal design, but you may not be familiar with the term. Read on to find out more about universal design. Pin It… Continue Reading
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Design Trend: Multi-Generational Living
I read an interesting article in the Minneapolis Star Tribune the other day about a new trend in home building – multi-generational living. Pin It… Continue Reading
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What Is Shagreen?
Shagreen decorative items have been around since the time of the dynasties in China, and were popular in France hundreds of years ago. We are seeing a surge in its popularity once again, but do you know what shagreen actually is? Pin It… Continue Reading
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Design Trend: Mid-Century Modern
Nostalgic design has been very popular over the past couple of years. Design insiders attribute this trend to the stagnant economy; in times of financial stress, we tend to long for those great memories of grandma and our past. Mid-Century design, originating in the 1950s, is immensely popular – even showing up in the television… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
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Design Trend: Handmade
The past several years have signaled a change in the way people shop for home decor. No longer content with using purely mass-produced items to decorate their homes, folks are turning to handmade items to give their homes that one-of-a-kind look they desire. Pin It… Continue Reading
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Color Trend: Plum
Purple is back! In the coming year, we will see purple home decor welcomed back to the ranks of the trendy. As you receive your fall catalogs showing off the new product collections, watch for ways to bring plum into your home decor. Pin It… Continue Reading
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High-Tech Wallpaper
In case you are worried about the security of your home computer or home business technology, soon you may have a solution — wallpaper that blocks wi-fi signals! Pin It… Continue Reading
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Using Fabric to Add Color Outdoors
Once upon a time, the only fabrics rated for outdoor use came in about three colors (beige, burgundy and forest green) or tropical patterns (which aren’t terribly useful when you live in the Midwest), and typically weren’t readily available by-the-yard. However, bold colors and wild patterns have become the norm, giving homeowners many options for… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
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Design Trend: Polished Nickel
Although darker, warmer metal finishes including oil-rubbed bronze and antique brass are still on-trend, watch for a change coming soon. Polished nickel will be the hot ticket in the coming year, making an appearance on everything from bathroom fixtures to decorative hardware to lighting. Pin It… Continue Reading
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Home Decor: Made in America
Since the recession began, many people have been looking for ways to support their local manufacturers and workers, keeping jobs in the US instead of shipping them overseas. What better time than this, with Independence Day right around the corner here in America, to explore some of the many “Made in America” options in home… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
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