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Tips to Make Your Living Spaces Feel Larger
If you are like me, the space in your home is beginning to feel smaller and more constricting. However, with these simple tips, you can begin to make your living spaces feel larger.
Designing the Perfect Home Office
As remote working becomes the new normal throughout the DC metro region and the country as a whole, many of us are creating and/or redesigning our home offices. As we all seek to set up the perfect space, here are some general things to consider.
Creating a Backyard Retreat
As you contemplate ways to improve your outdoor area, think about projects that can both extend the hours you spend outside and make the time you spend there more relaxing.
Aging in Place
The current growth of the population ages 65 and older, driven by the large baby boom generation, is unprecedented in US history. In the world of architecture and design, we have been discussing the idea of aging in place for years.
TMD’s Guide to Fabric Choices
Whether you are purchasing a new piece of furniture or reupholstering an old favorite, choosing the right fabric to use on your furniture – and making sure it reflects your lifestyle - is critical.
Ways to Refresh Your Home this Spring
Let’s face it … this spring is a bit different. This year, we are more focused on creating a safe and comfortable space away from coronavirus. Here are some tips on how you can make your home a safe haven from germs and still have fun.
Furniture 101: What is Inside Matters
When shopping for an upholstered couch or chair, it is often the color or style that catches a buyer’s attention first. However, a piece’s cushion filling and construction are just as important as its appearance.
Designing a Child’s Room to Grow with Them
The key to creating a child’s bedroom is to strike a balance between designing for their current needs and interest while anticipating their future needs. Our goal when designing a room for young children is to make it a place that can grow with them.
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.