I’m deep in the weeds of choosing a few new area rugs for my home, and you know what that means: you get to skip the drudgery and go straight to the short version. Now, I talked a lot about choosing an area rug a long time ago. But in addition to updating these older […]
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Sherwin-Williams 2023 Color of The Year Is Redend Point
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Feb
Feb
As we really roll into the new year, every big paint company releases their trendy color of the year, and 2023 is no different. For Sherwin-Williams, this year’s big color is Redend Point (SW 9081) a creamy, rose-tinted brown. A more saturated blend of two colors that have been popular in recent years – beige […]
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Lift Up Your Sunken Living Room Design for Modern Times
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Jul
Jul
Sunken living rooms are coming back into style! Or in some cases, trendy renovators are no longer removing them from existing homes. In either case, consider your options before you call a contractor to cement it in. Getting rid of a sunken floor is a permanent solution, and a costly one at that. There are […]
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Get the Look: Outfitting Your Garage for People and Vehicles
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Jun
Jun
Everybody wants a beautiful, organized garage. Ideally, one you can even spend casual time in without a project to tinker on or a car to repair. But getting there is a lot easier said than done, and the garage tends to get passed over on big-budget renovations. This garage remodel from Nicole Arnold Interiors shows […]
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Redecorating After A Flood: How To Make Your Basement Flood Resistant
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Feb
Feb
A flooded basement is one of the most nerve-wracking experiences you can have as a homeowner. Whether it’s a catastrophic knee-deep backup or a few inches of water that came from nowhere, floods can be a devastating shock. Not only can you lose expensive furniture and family memories, but also your trust in your home. […]
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Five Easy Upgrades to Add Interest to Your Laundry Room
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Sep
Sep
White laundry rooms are both traditional and practical, but they can feel plain. Despite being easy to clean and bleach, more and more people are moving away from a all-white color schemes. Adding interest through multiple small renovations can lift your laundry room from a sterile, no-nonsense space to a homey place that fits the […]
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Jul
Jul
There are two kinds of laundry rooms: ones you hide in your basement, and ones you photograph for magazines. In an ideal world, we would all have the latter. But creating a dream laundry room can be a major undertaking. That said, tile can make a big difference. A well-picked laundry room tile can brighten […]
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Mar
Mar
In my part of the world, the snow is finally melting, the birds are migrating back, and the sun is visible for a reasonable amount of time. It’s spring! And for many of us, that means the daunting task of spring cleaning. While there are book-sized guides for getting your life organized now and forever, […]
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2020 Bathroom Tile Trends: Big Changes, Bold Tile, And No More White Bathrooms!
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May
May
Tired of white tile? You’re far from alone. White porcelain and cool white stone have been staples of bathroom design for most of the 2000’s, but as we enter a new decade, it’s time to usher in a little change, and a whole lot more variety. From new colors and shapes to different types of […]
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Decorating With Hexagonal Tile: Trendy Hex Tile Projects For Your Kitchen Or Bathroom
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May
May
Small format hexagonal tile is a timeless classic, not to mention one of the go-to features for cottage style bathrooms. But while those tiny tiles are largely limited to bathroom floors and backsplashes, using larger format hex tiles has become a popular way to make a statement in just about any room in the home. […]