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Multitasking Mudrooms
One thing I long for in our home is a larger space I can officially call a “mudroom”. We have a very small closet near our back entry and we use it as a place to kick off our shoes or hang up coats,...
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Curb Appeal: Paint Your Front Door!
One thing that will certainly cheer up your porch is a fresh coat of paint on the front door. Last year I painted our front door with a shade of pale gray to complement the yellow stucco exterior, but...
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7 Spaces for Built-In Benches
We installed a built-in window seat in our home a few months ago and we’re loving the comfort it brings, plus the bonus of additional storage below. Built-in benches have a way of communicating to...
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Glass Tiled Bathrooms
We’re adding a wall of glass blue tile to our hall bathroom in the next few weeks as part of an ongoing remodel and so I’ve got glass tile on my mind. It’s been popular for a decade now for its cool...
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Painted Kitchen Islands
A couple of months ago a friend and I were discussing painting her oak kitchen cabinets and one thing I recommended was to (at a minimum) paint her kitchen island. Kitchens with both painted and wood...
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The Warmth of Wood Countertops
I love to read up on what’s happening in remodeling, and while trends come and go, one choice that is consistent among homeowners over the years is the use of wood as a countertop in kitchens. I’ve...
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Kitchen Trends Worth Embracing
Many millions of dollars are spent each year in campaigns to direct your attention to what’s new and noteworthy in kitchen design, and there are entire conferences dedicated to the topic. Kitchen...
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10 Ways to Increase Curb Appeal
With spring’s arrival and fair weather on the way, now is the time to think about sprucing up your home’s exterior and increasing its curb appeal. Whether you’re staying put or planning on selling,...
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Patterned Backsplashes in Kitchens
When I remodeled my kitchen, I chose a classic white brick pattern ceramic tile, however whenever I spy an incredible patterned kitchen backsplash I pause to admire it for its striking effect. Opting...
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Marble in the Bathroom
The use of marble in interior design has a long history, dating back as far as Ancient Rome. Marble has been used over the centuries to embellish everything from iconic architectural structures to...
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