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Quartz vs Granite Countertops
It's time to redesign your kitchen or bathroom and you're stuck: Quartz vs granite countertops? There are so many options and people tend to have very strong opinions about these choices. Each material offers a beautiful look and durability, but they have their advantages and disadvantages, from color selection to long-term maintenance. Here's a quick guide to making your decision for quartz vs granite countertops. Quartz countertops Quartz countertops are a fabricated composite, made from ground natural quartz, as well as glass or metallic flecks, and about 5 percent of a binding material called polymer resins. Together, they create a nonporous,...
5 Contemporary Chandeliers with Design that Sparkle
Natural light is one of the best accessories in any home. Close behind that is the light you bring into your home. Why settle for average or boring lights when these contemporary chandeliers make such a beautiful design statement? These are five contemporary chandeliers I love—bold or more subtle, they sparkle with great design elements and elegant style. Enjoy! Saturn Burst Chandelier Midcentury modern influencing is evident in this captivating Cyan Design pendant light. This contemporary chandelier features a number of rays that splay outward, with an exterior secondary frame and elegant silver leaf finish. Bubbles Cash Pendant From the...
5 Ways to Make a Room Seem Bigger
Most homes have at least one small space you wish were a little bigger. That might be a living room, bedroom, or home office. Short of knocking out a wall or adding onto the room, you're stuck with the physical architecture of your home. But there are interior design tricks that can visually expand any space, often at little expense. Here are my five tips for how to make a room seem bigger. 1. Emphasize Height When the eye is drawn up, a room seems larger. This is a rule of thumb in interior design. So make use of the height in a...