It feels like Farmhouse Décor has been the most popular design style for the past 10 years. It dominates Pinterest searches and frequently appears in home décor blogs. But recently, other design styles have begun to float to the top of the décor pond. Here are 4 that are currently trending. Note: Ads on this page will take you to …
Choosing Hardware for Your Kitchen – Modern, Traditional, and Farmhouse
Whether you are building a new home or giving fresh life to an existing kitchen, hardware is an important element. It helps create your target style and can give the room character in a way plain cabinets can’t. But to truly pull off a specific style, there are certain consistent elements you should look for when picking out hardware. Here …
The Most Exciting Bathroom Remodeling Trends
The bathroom, a place for morning rituals and fresh new starts. It’s safe to say that beginning and ending your day in a pleasant space is important. We all have our unique tastes and personality so why not put that to work in this sacred space? Note: This is a guest blog post by Steven Wood. Read his bio below. …
“Polyester” Not Worthy to Be in Your Bedding
A good night’s sleep is something that everyone deserves. And to have the perfect sleep at night you need a perfect sleeping environment. When you are so focused on the mattress that you sleep on, not much thought is given to the bedding that is used on that mattress. The majority of the bed linen industry is filled with polyester …
Easy Ways to Give Your Builder-grade Home Some Personality
My dad used to build houses for a living. When I was younger, our family would spend time on the weekends getting those homes ready for realtors and renters and new homeowners to come in and take the metaphorical baton in the form of house keys. At the time, to my young mind, it seemed as if all of the …
What’s More Important – A Home’s Square-Footage or Layout?
When you start the home buying process, you should have an idea of the size of home that you need. This will not only affect how much money you’ll spend but can also determine the location and condition of homes to choose from. This is usually referred to as heated square-feet, but size can mean different things to different people, …
Find Your Dream Office Within the Dustiness of Your Garage
Working from home is quickly becoming the norm for millions of people in the United States. In fact, the US Census reports that over 5 percent of the working population is currently operating from home. Despite the benefits of working from home, many freelancers and contracted employees are realizing that their kitchen or bedroom can’t cut it as a full-time …
Amazon Discover: Home Decor and Fixture Recommendations According to Your ‘Likes’
Are you planning a room makeover or building a custom home? Are you having a hard time narrowing down the style of home decor and fixtures you want to include in your design? Amazon’s Discover tool may help. The new visual way to shop gives you instant recommendations according to your likes, so you can piece together a harmonious design …
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Wilmington NC Carpenters Specializing in Custom Built-ins
Custom built-ins are a great way to add value and function to your home. If there’s an idea you’ve been throwing around in your head, now may be a good time to speak with a carpenter. Whether it’s shelving in the living room, a window seat in the bedroom, or a corner banquette in the kitchen, they can give you …