A feature wall, or accent wall, draws the eye when you enter a room. The purpose of a feature wall is to create interest or personality to the space by…
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You have decided to change the knobs and pulls on your kitchen or bathroom cabinets or furniture. Changing cabinet hardware is a great and inexpensive way to update the look. But…
Vintage trunks are a popular design element in today’s homes whether used strictly for decoration or a more functional purpose. These beautiful old pieces are much in demand and found…
The garden shed . . . it is no longer just for tools and lawn mowers . I recently read an article that stated a garden shed is a must-have…
Have you ever wondered about the various design styles you hear the experts talk about on the television home restoration shows? What are the various architectural and furniture styles and…
Today’s homes and buildings have many doorways with various types of door knobs and decorative and functional door hardware. You pass through many doors each day of various styles. The…
Door hinges have been around for centuries dating back to at least 1600 B.C. The hinge is made up of standard parts including the leaves, knuckle, and pins and come…
With spring now in full swing across most of the country, it is a good time to consider replacing storm or screen door hardware. Screen doors and storm doors provide…
Victorian style is perhaps the most recognizable of all design styles. The term Victorian architecture generally refers to many styles that emerged in the period between 1837 and 1901, during…
Add Color and Nostalgic Charm to Your Doors Glass door knobs and glass cabinet knobs bring a vintage look to any home decor. Glass knobs are a must have when renovating…