Minimalism when it comes to design may be intimidating for many of us. Since we love stuff and stuff leads to clutter, minimalism with its clean lines and lack of stuff can be out of our comfort zone. This doesn’t have to be the case. Minimalist and contemporary design is about form and function. Storage […]
Master Suite Sitting Areas
New home construction and remodels often feature large master bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. The master bedroom often has more than enough room for the typical bedroom furniture suite. After placing a king size bed, a pair of night stands and a dresser, there is often a great deal of floor space leftover in the […]
Laundry Room Floors
Previously we’ve talked about laundry rooms being on the move in the house. You can now find laundry rooms upstairs and in closets as well as the more traditional places like the basement. No matter where the laundry room is in your home, make sure you have the proper flooring for the space. Laundry […]
Setting the Stage for Good Design: Room Layout
Creating a welcoming room begins with the furniture arrangement. This living room is a great example of a balanced room layout. It’s easy because the room is essentially a square, which lends itself to a balanced room. Let’s take a look and see what works in this room, and what could be changed. First, […]
Staircase Focal Point
In a two or three story home, the foyer is often dominated by an open staircase. The staircase becomes the focal point of the space. Grand sweeping staircases, straight staircases and turned staircases all have their unique attributes and style. The style of the staircase should reflect the architecture of the home. A floating […]
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