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Trend spotting: mosaics, distressed tile, nautical style and more…

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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 it comes to flooring  ̶  to keep the room from looking like a time-capsule. Go Nautical Nautical design is one of the hottest trends of this summer, and easy to pull off with vibrant colors (Coral, yellow, navy and teal), naturally found elements (driftwood, beach glass and shells) and nautical fabric patterns (polka dots and chunky stripes). Distress Yourself It's no secret distressed plank walls are in right now  ̶ 

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Mystery Surface Series: Marble

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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, and uses for, this material that are helpful to know if you’re considering using this luxurious stone in your home. The Maintenance Factor Marble is a porous material, making it more susceptible to stains. It’s particularly sensitive to acids from substances such as red wine, tomato sauce, coffee, and blueberries. But there’s a common misperception that marble will stain instantly and this isn’t the case. It stains when these substances

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Trend Spotting: eco-friendly hardwood, multi-directional lighting, and more…

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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 and adds a modern feel. The New Bamboo Bamboo flooring has evolved over the past few years and has become a great choice for those wanting a sustainable hardwood flooring option.  Bamboo flooring is as hard (or harder) than most woods and now comes in wide-plank styles. Room To Grow Here's a trend busy families can really get behind  ̶  rooms designed to shift and change with children as they

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Trend Spotting: Universal Design, Metallics, and More

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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 copper and rose gold becoming more popular in furniture, lighting, hardware and decor items. A Splash of Color Coral is one of the top colors for 2015, adding a fun, lively splash of color to any space. Made to Last Flooring is trending toward materials that are made to last, like high-quality hardwood with rich tones that never go out of style. A Solid Favorite Solid surface countertops continue to

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Simple Steps to Kitchen Staging and Design

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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 Reorganize Look around at your kitchen. Is there something that you always wanted to change but never got around to?? Are there appliances or furniture that always get in the way? Unnecessary items that makes your kitchen look cramped for space? Well, whatever it is, it is time for a change. Take the time to tidy and reorganize your kitchen. This means consolidating- leave as few items in sight as

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5 Tips For Getting "Green" Flooring

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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 inside a building, or replace a more harmful product. US Green Building Council's Green Home Guide lists the most common types of green floor materials. Three familiar, natural, and renewable flooring materials are bamboo, cork, and stone. Bamboo is known to be tough and resilient, and it grows so quickly that it can harvested again in three to five years whereas the bark of a cork oak tree is ready

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Trend spotting: authentic hardwood, stylish laundry rooms and more…

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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 quality cabinets, countertops and fixtures, and with a smart, efficient design. Natural Drama Textured window treatments make a statement when it comes to style and sophistication. Natural textures and textile weaves like linen and silk set a room apart and add drama, while still remaining functional. Classic Appeal Want a floor that's traditional but has a modern, clean look?  Wide and long hardwood planks with hand carved texture are the

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Trend Spotting: Reclaimed Wood, Bold Patterns and New Neutrals

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  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 is a popular style that creates a calm, practical and no-fuss interior. Get this look by designing with minimal clutter, light colored wood (like birch), scaled down furniture, neutral wall colors and clean lines. Carpet with a Secret A flooring trend for this year:  carpet patterns that hide stains, dirt and wear and tear, like those with striated and distressed prints. Big and Bold Runway Patterns In 2015, many designers

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