May 16, 2013
It’s that time of the year again. The weather is starting to break and the thought of spending time outdoors becomes more and more appealing. On the other hand, this time of year also means it’s tie to shake things off and give your home a thorough cleaning. Don’t have the energy or not sure [...]
Posted in General Home Design
May 16, 2013
There are so many affordable design updates available that we’ve decided to share even more of them with you. Except for this time, we’ve increased the project budget to $250 (which is still a bargain when compared to the cost of other home design projects). Previous articles in this series include: How to Spend $50 [...]
Posted in Accent, General Home Design
April 30, 2013
The mudroom is one of the most underrated and overlooked areas of the home. At least that usually goes for everyone except the person responsible for cleaning the home. For them, it is no secret how important the mudroom is. We’re going to take it a step further and share some ways to maximize the [...]
Posted in General Home Design
April 25, 2013
You’ve seen them. They have the latest 84″ HDTVs and every other amenity imaginable. We’re talking about the media rooms featured in fine home magazines. As beautiful as these spaces are, you don’t have to have an interior designer on call to have a beautiful media room that you can be proud of. Here’s how: [...]
Posted in Entertainment Center, Living Room
April 12, 2013
Using trim to accent a room does many things for the space. For starters, it adds a bit of character and visual interest to the room. Trim can also add function to a room as well. Perhaps the best part of installing trim, however, is the fact that it is relatively inexpensive and easy to [...]
Posted in Accent
April 11, 2013
You’ve done well for yourself and you purchased a vacation home. Now comes the fun part: maintaining that second property. In order to avoid returning to a costly mishap, there are some steps you can take. Here are some ways to maintain your vacation home: Property Management Company While hiring a property management company is [...]
Posted in General Home Design
April 11, 2013
A significant part of our lives are spent in our kitchens. Whether we are cooking, dining, entertaining others or simply gathering there, the kitchen is usually the central hub of the home. As such, it is important that it be designed in such a way that it improves the lives of the people who use [...]
April 10, 2013
The elements can be unforgiving. Anything that has regular exposure to them is bound to break down over time. Decks are a prime example of this. Starting out beautiful, decks tend to dry out, fade and even rot over time. With regular maintenance, however, you can ensure your deck will be beautiful and last for [...]
Posted in Outdoor
April 08, 2013
In continuing our series on reasonably-priced design ideas, we’re going to show you a few more ways you can turn a $100 dollar bill into improved design for your home. In the first How to Spend $100 on Design, we covered adding a bit of visual interest to walls by incorporating framed panels and wallpapering [...]
Posted in Accent, General Home Design
April 05, 2013
It’s quite ironic that an area of the home where being able to see what’s in it is important, is usually one of the most poorly lit rooms in the home. We’re talking about the closet. Traditionally speaking, the closet has the single light bulb (if it has it’s own light at all). Here are [...]
Block It Out
Types of Molding
Decorating with Color: Turquoise
Dos and Don’ts of Interior Design – 2
Dos and Don’ts of Interior Design
How to Spend $250 on Design – Part 2
Kitchen Backsplash Inspiration
Spring Cleaning Guide – Part 3
Spring Cleaning Guide – Part 2
Make Your Closet Look Like an Upscale Boutique
