A few simple weekend home projects can improve the beauty and functionality of your home. While kitchens and bathrooms are the most popular rooms for a home renovation, any room…
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The ceiling, sometimes referred to as the fifth wall, is often the most neglected design space in the home. But, with a few simple touches, you can transform that dull ceiling…
Is your kitchen in need of a makeover, but you don’t want to spend thousands on a remodel? Updating the look of your kitchen doesn’t have to cost a fortune….
Now is a great time to spruce up Dad’s home office Whether converting a spare room into an office or refurbishing a current office, Van Dyke’s Restorers can help with…
In celebration of Earth Day April 22nd, this blog will showcase ways to decorate with organic materials. Earth Day began in 1970 to recognize the need for preserving our natural…
Old Is New Again . . . The old expression, “What is old is new again,” holds true in home design with older styles coming back in vogue. 2016 saw…
Tiffany-style lighting refers to stained lead glass lamps that were originally designed in the late 1800’s by Louis Comfort Tiffany at the height of the Art Nouveau movement in design….
The right lampshade can transform a simple lamp base into something extraordinary. More than just something to diffuse harsh glare from the light bulb, lampshades have become important design elements…
Is your bathroom stuck in the 80’s? If your bathroom is completely outdated, but you don’t want to spend a fortune on remodeling, I have some tips to refresh the…
I complained about the inadequate lighting in the kitchen of our 100 year-old farm house for years. Many older kitchens lack proper lighting particularly under cabinets and work areas. A…
