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A Closer Look at Countertops
“The kitchen is the heart of the home” is an old saying, but its truth has never been questioned. When people gather, there is always food. A kitchen counter is the place where all those special family meals are made. A place where friends and family stand and chat around all the finger foods. For some it’s the place where coloring books and crayons stay sprawled out for hours as a masterpiece is made. The kitchen counter can be one of the most used surfaces in a home. It needs to last, and it needs to be a place people...
Hardware Happy: Tips and Trends
Hardware took a slight turn in the world of interior design where… it wasn’t there! Touch latch cabinets or grooves hidden right in the wood of doors were becoming increasingly more popular over the last decade. But the jewelry of cabinetry is making a comeback. Mid-century modern and transitional styles have been on the front page of most design magazines this year and hardware is playing a starring role. The trends in 2019 include a variety of metals in a plethora of matte finishes, and other interesting materials such as acrylic, to name just one. But while materials and finishes...
Summer is Near!
What’s that? The sound of birds chirping, lawn mowers droning, and ice clinking into glasses of sweet tea as people gather on breezy patios instead of in cozy living rooms. Summer is near! As the new season approaches, more time is being spent outdoors than indoors. But how much time does anyone want to spend on an outdoor space that has lived its life? Designing, or redoing, an outdoor space can feel like a huge undertaking. What kind of seating would best suit the space? How durable does the furniture and fabric need to be? Should durability be sacrificed for...