As part of the hardware and construction industries for the past 30 years, I follow design trends pretty closely. I am not an interior designer, but know what I like…
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Spruce Up Your Home for the Holidays Get your home prepared for family and guests with a few simple pre-holiday DIY projects. There are a number of quick and inexpensive…
The modern refrigerator is a staple in today’s kitchens and a great improvement over the icebox grandma or great grandma used. But the iconic icebox, popular for over a hundred…
It is that time of year again when I binge read interior design forecasts from major designers and magazines. The Interior Design Trends for 2020, like the past few years,…
With its simple lines, beautiful woodwork, and endearing charm, Arts and Crafts is one of my favorite design styles. The Arts and Crafts movement began in England in the late…
The major design shows are now over and the blogs and analysis have begun, so I will give my take on interior design trends for 2019-2020. Keep in mind, I…
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…
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…
The faucet set has been described as the crown jewel of any bathroom or kitchen makeover. Aesthetically, faucets should reflect the overall style and tone of the room. The overall…
In times past, the pantry was the heart of the kitchen. Today pantries are again a necessity in most kitchens and pantry organizers help keep the pantry in order. Pantry…