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What Does Your Front Door Say About Your Home?
What feeling does your front door evoke as you approach your home? Is it welcoming, calming, or does it just need a fresh coat of paint? Regardless of your current front door situation, you can always transform your entrance into something that welcomes your home.
Selecting Material for Your Fireplace
One of the more popular amenities in a custom-built home is a beautiful fireplace. According to a study by the National Association of Realtors, a fireplace can add up to 12 percent to a home’s final value. And while a fireplace adds value to a home, it has many other positive impacts.
Kitchen Trends for 2022
The kitchen is the heart of the home, where everyday life and entertaining friends and family converge. As the restrictions from the pandemic continue to lift, research reveals that seven out of ten Americans will continue to enjoy cooking and eating more meals at home.
New Year, New Home
Happy 2022! In the spirit of new beginnings, here are some easy projects you can tackle to give your home a refresh.
Heating Choices for a New Home
The interior design of a home impacts the type of heating system that is best for the house. This article provides a general outline of different types of heating a homeowner may choose from.
Design Trend: Mixing Metals
Whether you are mixing chrome, nickel, bronze, or brass, I say go for it! Layering these materials can make an ordinary space feel more luxurious. First, however, there are some basic guidelines to follow when mixing metals.
Color Schemes for Dark Spaces
We all have that space in our homes; a dark room that seems nearly impossible to design. However, with a few simple suggestions, the dark space can come to life.
Interior Design Trends We are Watching for 2022
Each year, we like to take a look ahead at the trends we are looking forward to embracing in the upcoming year. For 2022, we are seeing a combination of new and old emerging. Here is just a sample of the design trends that we are anticipating in the new year.
Designing a Nursery Your Baby Can Grow Into
A nursery is as much your space as it is your baby’s. A stimulating environment gives them a fantastic start to life and should also align with your needs as a parent. Here are several things to consider when designing a nursery.
When to Bring in a Designer
I am often asked, “when is it a good time to bring in a designer?” The best time is when a homeowner is finalizing their schematic designs. During the schematic phase of design, the homeowner’s vision comes to life with the help of architects and designers.
TMD Guide to Ceramic & Porcelain Tile
Used as flooring or a wall surface material, ceramic and porcelain tiles are installed the same way and have similar merits and drawbacks from a design perspective. While they are both elegant and versatile, there are differences between the two.
How to Pick the Right Lighting for Your Kitchen Island
What is the heart of the kitchen? The kitchen island. As the focal point of any kitchen, the island serves many purposes and we expect a lot from our kitchen islands. The lighting above it should reflect these multiple purposes.
TMD’s Guide to Bold Paint Color
While there is something classic about a fresh coat of crisp white paint, consider a bold color if you are ready for a change of pace, bold colors can bring vibrancy and energy into any space. Here are some suggestions to selecting and using the perfect bold paint color.
The Ceiling: Your Fifth Wall
When it comes to decorating their home, many homeowners are missing an opportunity to make a bold statement. An essential part of any room, the ceiling is arguably just as important as its four better-known counterparts.
Outdoor Living: Design Choices
One of the easiest ways to enjoy the great outdoors is to extend your living space beyond the walls of your home. However, homeowners are often confused as to which type of space to choose. From balconies to verandas, this article discusses the differences between outdoor living spaces.