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Choosing the Right Floor Stain Color for Your Home
When it comes to designing your home, one of the most important (but often overlooked) choices is the type of flooring to use. . If you choose to go with hardwood flooring, there is a second, equally important decision to consider – what color of stain to use.
Making the Perfect Bed
I have found that items in hotel rooms – such as furniture or color palettes – are a fantastic source of inspiration. I have also found the comfortable and cozy bedding found in hotel rooms to be a real luxury. Then I asked myself “why not bring a piece of luxury living home with me?” Here are my recommendations for making the perfect, hotel-worthy bed.
Tracy’s Tips to Spring Cleaning
The days are getting longer, the birds are singing, and our famous cherry trees will soon be in bloom. Spring cleaning is a long-held tradition that allows us to freshen-up our homes and get a jump start on the warmer months.
How Long Will It Take to Build My Dream Home?
When I begin the process of helping a client build their dream home, the question I am most often asked is “How long will it take to build my new home?” As you can imagine, this is a difficult question to answer. Barnes Vanze (Architect), Horizon Builders (Builder), and Lila Fendrick (Landscape Design).
Choosing a Contractor – Does the Expense Make Sense?
When choosing between multiple bids, the cheapest option may seem like the most cost-effective, but this is not always the case in the long run. If a bid seems too good to be true, it probably is. The last place you want to be cutting corners in is your own home.
The Decision to Renovate or Move to a New Home
If you find yourself in need of more room or updated amenities, you may be contemplating renovations; however, sometimes moving to a new house is the best option.
Choosing the Proper Flooring for Your Space
When it comes to improving your home, picking the proper flooring is an essential, but often difficult decision. The right flooring combines practicality and style to create the best foundation for your interior design.
Making an Old House New Again
Whether you are moving into a house that’s slightly outdated or practically historic, there are steps you can take to make your home new again.
The Front Porch: An Extension of Your Home
“There is perhaps no architectural feature that conveys a sense of home, warmth, and community like the front porch,” says writer Adrienne Gaffney. In this article, we offer some tips on things to consider when decorating the entryway into your home.
Tips to Prepare Your Home to Sell
Given this tight housing market, how can you prepare your home for a successful and lucrative, sale? Here are some tips.
The Perfect Time to Order Outdoor Furniture
Are you considering adding to or replacing outdoor furniture and accessories this spring? Believe it or not, it isn’t too early to place an order for your custom furniture.
New Year, New Self: Resolutions for You and Your Home
Happy 2020! Now that a new decade has rolled around, have you thought about the place where you spend much of your time – your home?
Appliance Guide – Trends for 2020
As we enter a new decade, the most in-demand kitchen appliances will combine both form and function. Homeowners are looking for sleek, modern looks combined with useable features to help ease the complications of a busy lifestyle.
When to Reupholster Versus Buying New
Sometimes we are asked if it is worth reupholstering existing furniture versus purchasing a new piece. The answer to this question may be difficult to answer.
Home Design: Where to Splurge and Where to Save
It is often difficult to find a balance between wants and needs when designing your home. The kitchen of your dreams may be full of luxury items that will blow your budget out of the water.