We Didn’t Start the Fire
Remember the fun of roasting marshmallows by an open fire? Perhaps not campsite in plaid flannel these days, but a crackling fire adds an outdoor heating source to keep alfresco dining and sunset cocktails going [...]
Master Bathroom Trends 2019
Looking to turn your bathroom into the ultimate at-home spa experience? Consider these trends for the ultimate bathing experience. Soak It Up Luxurious soaking or statement piece. How about both? Freestanding tubs come in many styles [...]
Say Yes to 50 Shades of Grey
For walls, that is. Everything from arctic white to café au lait is trending brightly these days. And for good reason. A neutral color scheme is the ideal palette, providing an excellent backdrop, a [...]
How Smart is Your Home?
Alexa, tell us what’s new in home technology, please. Play music, dim the lights, start your coffee pot, and lock the door all by voice command. Raising your home’s IQ is all about creating [...]
Avoiding Bathroom Layout Mistakes
You’re finally designing that luxury spa bath or redoing the powder room. Your wish list includes an amazing freestanding jacuzzi soaking tub. But have you considered the space it’s going into? Before you start [...]
Leathered Granite Countertops
A natural beauty. Has adorable dimples. Invites excessive touching. Trendy and chic. Oh, and has lots of character too. The hottest countertop is leathered granite! With its slightly rough, tactile finish and availability in [...]
Surviving a Home Renovation
Thinking about a home renovation? First thing you’ll want to do is decide what you want to accomplish. Is it to increase the value of your property for resale, restore an historic property or [...]
How To Choose Vanity Lighting
How do you pick the perfect bathroom vanity lighting? Like kitchens, bathrooms call for functional, task-oriented solutions. After all, you want to see the face you’re grooming! What color & temperature? Consider CRI (Color [...]
Shine On Paint
You picked your palette, taped color swatches all over the walls and finally selected the right shade of paint for every room in your new home. But have you thought about sheen? Sheen generally [...]
Moving Day
Your dream home awaits. You’re ready. Hired movers who’ll give your cherished belongings the white glove treatment. Check. Utilities, phone line, cable and Internet scheduled. Check. Children and pet accommodations secured. Check. Fridge and [...]
