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Three D-I-Y Problems Solved
Today’s column comes to you by way of permission from three recent clients. Clients who, before undertaking do-it-yourself projects,...
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The Road to Remodeling Success
No matter the scope of your remodeling project, there are three words that can help it go more smoothly. “Plan, plan, plan”. I admit to bein
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Mixing High and Low-End Furnishings
When it comes to home furnishings, I know it’s true. That is, investing in select pieces, while holding back on others, can create a well-pu
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Dark Shadows
Lighting has a powerful impact on emotions. So much so that it can keep memories vivid for decades. In design, it adds texture, volume, cont
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Question: I need knobs and pulls for my new kitchen cabinets. Is there a rule to using knobs ...
When it comes to shape, style, and sometimes finish, let your plumbing and lighting fixtures be your guide. Are these fixtures modern, tradi
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Three Enduring Trends
Is “enduring trends” an oxymoron? This year alone, I’ve read that gray is the new white, that navy is the new gray, that jewels tones rule,
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Historic French Rugs
the “Savonnerie”, was considered the most prestigious of knotted, pile rugs in 17th century Europe. Its name comes from its manufactory, lo
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Rome built in a day?
Imagine this … Pope Julius II walking the streets of the Eternal City noting the progress of Renaissance masters at work. Imagine architects
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Micro Spaces
Can you fit a kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, closet, and living space into 220 square feet? San Francisco may soon change its building code to
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Breaking Design Rules and Habits
Breaking rules and habits begin by being fearless, or at the very least, being open-minded to new ideas. When making your next design decisi
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Beware of Magazine Kitchens
Do you ever long to have a kitchen just like the ones featured on the covers of shelter magazines? While I’ve swooned over many, myself, the
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The Visual Impact of Tile
Tile offers one of the most decorative opportunities in the realm of home building and improvement. In recent years, its industry that has
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Maximizing a Small Kitchen
Small spaces require big ideas. This is especially true when the space is one of the most popular rooms in the house – like the kitchen. Sin
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Countertop Confusion Syndrome
Do your eyes gloss over, your heart palpitate and your brain lose oxygen at the thought of selecting a kitchen or bathroom countertop? This
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Modern Never Looked So Classic ... Two Trends Stay the Course in 2014
In the realm of home improvement, two trends remain strong: Homeowners are focused on their kitchens and bathrooms. And, they are increasing
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LED Lighting Made Simple
Whether you’re building new, remodeling, or just in need of a new light bulb, you’ve no doubt come across the term “LED”. If you’re like mos
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The Bowling Alley Effect
Classically, proportionately, and visually, a rectangular room is considered the most attractive and easiest to decorate. But not so if it l
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The Power of the Front Door
Who doesn’t want to make a good first impression? At the very least, who wants to avoid making a bad one? Your front door has the power to s
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Guidelines to Hiring General Contractors
The Napa Valley just witnessed the destructive side of Mother Nature. While some are at home, slowly decompressing from this experience, oth
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Question: Our house has three bathrooms. The master has a tub. The other two do not. We’re ...
Some homeowners are opting for luxurious and user-friendly showers such as curbless entries where you can walk (or wheel) right in without
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