Renovating kitchens requires that you know a little something about countertops. Here is what I've learned over the years.......although laminate has …
Tile, you don’t need to break the bank to get an expensive look
The last installment of "Resurrecting 202" is all about tile. We used tile from Lowes that was easily accessible and on sale for the master bathroom. …
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Wallpaper! It’s back and it’s awesome.
It’s not your grandmas wallpaper anymore. I’m talking about the new designs in wallpaper, particularly peel and stick wallpaper. It comes in a …
Mixing the old with the new
In this living room and dining room we mixed in flea market pieces, antiques, and refinished pieces to add personality and sophistication to the …
Small design changes, big impact
You don't need to take down walls or build a big addition to make your home more functional or get the storage you need. There are often hidden areas …
Kitchens islands, to be or not to be
Since Hurricane Florence tore through our city I've been hard at work putting flooded homes back together. Sometimes it's just giving advice, other …
Pantone’s Color of the Year 2019
...is Living Coral. As with last year's choice of “Greenery,” I applaud the use of bright cheery colors that are meant to bring joy and fun into our …
And now for the trends of 2019
Much like the trends that are going away, the trends making their way into your living rooms this year are all just opinions in the end. Yes, many of …
Design trends that should go bye-bye in 2019
I love this time of year, the time of year when the "powers that be" decide what design trends are done. Most of the time you can see it coming a mile …