
Modern Classic Bathroom Design
In some ways, Modern Classic Bathroom Design seems a bit of an oxymoron. We think of classic furnishings as more natural or painted wood with softer edges and perhaps some curves. Modern furnishings recall straight clean lines and lacquer, or very glossy, finishes as...

Open Floor Plan Remodel Ideas
It’s not surprising that open floor plan remodel ideas fill the image galleries of internet searches for renovations. Modern open concept floor plans have been at the forefront of housing design and renovation for more than fifty years. But where did it all start?...

Farmhouse Decor for the Holidays
One of the serendipities of farmhouse décor is the ease with which it lends itself to holiday decorating. All the farmhouse décor styles, American Farmhouse Classic Farmhouse French Farmhouse Modern Farmhouse Scandinavian Farmhouse to name a few, start with the basic...

Defining Modern Farmhouse Decor
Differentiating Modern Farmhouse décor from the seemingly endless variations on the farmhouse theme, and keeping it current, begins with just a few simple concepts. Clean lines, neutral colors, comfortable furnishings and natural elements are the foundation of this...

Create the Perfect Home Remodeling Project to Increase Your Home’s Value, Part 4
Questions to Ask a Contractor Before You Start Creating a remodeling project that will increase your home’s value for sale or your enjoyment of your home is exciting and exhausting. In parts 1, 2, and 3 of this series, you’ve asked yourself the basic questions: 1) Why...

Create the Perfect Home Remodeling Project to Increase Your Home’s Value, Part 3
Steps to Take Before You Start Creating the perfect home remodeling project to increase your home’s value takes an enormous amount of planning, but all the dry, boring, head-scratching details must be in place before the excitement of developing the design and picking...

OUTDATED BATHROOM?
Do you have an outdated bathroom, aka the Throne Room, or the loo, or the lavatory? Bathrooms have all kinds of nicknames and evoke all kinds of thoughts and feelings. At its most basic, it is a place to bathe and relieve oneself. In the beginning, an indoor water...

Create the Perfect Home Remodeling Project to Increase Your Home’s Value, Part 2
Creating Your Brand: Putting Your Spin on Timeless Upgrades Creating the perfect home remodeling project to increase your home value doesn’t happen without considerable effort. Like anything worth having, it’s worth the hard work. And with a little bit of creativity,...

Create the Perfect Home Remodeling Project to Increase Your Home’s Value, Part 1
Questions You Need to Ask Yourself Before You Start Creating the perfect home remodeling project to increase your home value doesn’t happen without considerable effort. Like anything worth doing, it’s worth doing right. Patience and hard work have great rewards! This...

MUDROOM IDEAS AND DESIGNS
The abundance of mudroom ideas and designs from home remodeling sites like Houzz or just a quick Google search are evidence that mudrooms are making a comeback and being redefined. Traditionally, mudrooms were simply a small space off the back of the kitchen in...