In recent years, Instagram and Houzz have evolved into perfect places for architects, interior designers, builders, and craftspeople to share their portfolios of construction projects and connect with potential clients. If you browse the profiles of top-notch builders and designers, it should be obvious that first impressions are everything, and...
Continue ReadingMake a Handcrafted Mantel the Focal Point of Your Next Wainscoting Project
When adding paneling to a room with an existing fireplace, you could just work around it, but why pass up a perfect opportunity to really make that room pop? Walk around our workshop on any given day and your bound to find a unique mantel under construction. And though our skilled...
Continue Reading6 Tips You Need to Survive a Remodel or Renovation
Taking on a new project? Remodels and renovations are always exciting endeavors, but as the project progresses, the stress can pile up. Make sure you’re ready for what’s to come to keep extra stress away. Follow these tips to not just survive a remodel, but to make it go as...
Continue Reading4 Reasons Why Built-Ins are Better
When you find yourself needing more storage space, it can be a lengthy process to decide what to purchase. There are endless options to add storage, but built-ins offer more benefits than just extra space. Here are 4 great reasons to use built-ins: Appearance: There’s a risk with buying freestanding shelving or...
Continue Reading2017 Home Decor and Interior Design Trends
Get a jumpstart on 2017 and have your decor ready for the trends of the new year. Warm, cozy, earthy, rich, and rustic are perfect terms to describe the aesthetic of this year’s trends. From materials to entire rooms, there are many ways to adopt these trends. Some are new to...
Continue ReadingIs Your House Giving You the Winter Blues?
As the days get colder, you might start feeling those unwanted winter blues. Your home should be the place where you love to spend time, kick back, and relax… but is it to blame for that gloomy feeling? Here are five reasons why your house could be bringing down your mood,...
Continue ReadingWarm up your Home Using these Interior Design Ideas
Even if the weather has been getting cooler, you don’t have to sacrifice any of your warmth with these interior design ideas. Any space in your home can be warm and cozy, even without the heat on. The way you design a space can create a sense of warmth with...
Continue ReadingForget These Design “Rules”
We’ve told you already which fundamental concepts of design you should never forget, but what about all the other rules? They can help, but if you feel stuck between a rock and a hard place, it’s time to go rogue from the “rules.” And besides, who said you have to follow...
Continue ReadingDesign Mistakes to Avoid
Designing a space, whether new or a redesign, can offer up some challenges. You can bend some “rules” to get the space you love, but you can easily to run into a disaster. Always keep the basics in mind to you’ll never be left wondering where it went wrong. Here are some common...
Continue Reading4 Solutions that will Hide Your Decor Eyesores
Many of us face the obstacle of trying to hide an unsightly eyesore in a highly visible area. Maybe you have a poorly located utility box or an old, glaringly large radiator. It could even be as small as a mess of cables you just can’t seem to hide. No...
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