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Mystery Surface Series: Soapstone
Soapstone provides a unique, subtle beauty, which is likely one of the reasons it’s becoming an increasingly desired material for kitchen countertop designs. If you’d like to learn more about this charming material, or are trying to decide if it’s the right choice for your home, keep reading! What is
Design trends: metallics, wallpaper and the accent color of the year.
Shine Bright One of this year's most prominent design trends is pairing a variety of metallics in a wide range of finishes - like chrome with gold and bronze with silver. Blue Linings Gray is still this year's neutral, but blue remains the hottest accent color in 2015. Navy, aquamarine,
Trend spotting: mosaics, distressed tile, nautical style and more…
Shape Up Thinking of getting tile? Don't be square! This year's trend calls for interesting shapes and mosaics, using ovals, harlequin, hexagon and penny tiles. It's Baaaaack The vintage, hand-crafted look of the 70's and 80's is back. Don't forget to add a sprinkle of modern elements ̶ especially when
Mystery Surface Series: Marble
Marble is a classic beauty that never goes out of style. It’s been used for centuries and continues to be popular today, gracing the surfaces in many homes and commercial settings. While we’re all familiar with the elegance marble brings to any space, there are some lesser known facts about,
Trend Spotting: eco-friendly hardwood, multi-directional lighting, and more…
Indigo Summer Rich, lively indigo blue is the perfect summer color for 2015, and we're seeing it everywhere from kitchen cabinets to walls and statement pieces. Light From All Angles This year, multi-directional lighting is becoming a more popular choice than pendant lighting ̶ it makes the room lighter, brighter
Trend Spotting: Universal Design, Metallics, and More
http://beautifuldesignmadesimple.com/Universally Practical Universal Design is an up and coming trend, as clients are choosing smart features that improve access and functionality throughout the home, like easy-to-grasp handles, adjustable countertops and pull-out shelves. Welcome to the "Gilded Age" 2015 is a kind of "Gilded Age" of design, with metals like
Simple Steps to Kitchen Staging and Design
Selling your home? Great, get ready to stage your kitchen. When it comes to staging to see there are a few things to consider. Decluttering, reorganizing and cleaning are a great start but what other steps are essential when you want to put your home on the market? Tidy and
5 Tips For Getting "Green" Flooring
Green flooring is a term that applies to flooring made of environmentally friendly materials that are either readily renewable or made from recycled products. According to Green Spec, Green building materials additionally can conserve natural resources, be exceptionally durable or low-maintenance, be certified wood products, release little or no pollutants
Trend spotting: authentic hardwood, stylish laundry rooms and more…
Subtle Shine Hardwood flooring with a soft, no-gloss finish creates a European style that glows without the extra shine. Rinse, and Repeat Laundry rooms are getting more functional, more inviting and much more beautiful. In new home builds and renovations, laundry rooms are on the main floor and built using
Trend Spotting: Reclaimed Wood, Bold Patterns and New Neutrals
Meet the New Neutrals This year we are seeing a lot of strong monochromatic design, using neutral colors as a base. And by neutral, we don't mean beige ─ rather, we are seeing clients choose grey, brown, black, taupe, mocha and creamy white. Scandi Interiors Scandinavian, or "Scandi" design