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Use Open Shelving In Kitchen Design

March 2, 2010

How to save money, create great visual impact, and get efficient kitchen storage at the same time!

Kitchen Cabinets and Shelves Mix Great
One of the hottest new trends in kitchen design is the use of open shelves in-place of traditional upper cabinets. As usual, the use of the word “new” isn’t entirely accurate. Open [...]

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Colorful Kitchens – Still My Dream

February 11, 2010

I just can’t get enough of these colorful kitchens! I wrote apost just over a year ago with one that is still my favorite. That post was titled: Colors in Cabinetry — A New Trend? If it wasn’t already a major trend then, it certainly is now! And I’m one person [...]

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RG’s Complete Guide To Wood Paneling

January 10, 2010

One of the hottest “new” trends I’m seeing this year is the extensive use of real wood paneling. I say “real” because I’m not talking about the wood paneling of the 1970’s. No photo-finish veneer paneling here! I’m talking about real wood paneling!

Paneling Wood Comes In Many Forms
The number of looks that can [...]

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Great Ideas For 2010: Idea #1 — Build a Bed Swing

January 2, 2010

Want some great ideas for remodeling projects to tackle this year? If so, you’re in the right place, because I’ve got some and I’m going to start the year off by sharing a few of my own remodeling dreams. Let’s go to it.
Idea #1 — Build a Bed Swing
I’ve been jaw dropping and [...]

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Banquette, Booth, or Built-In? Cool Kitchen Table Seating

December 28, 2009

I’ve built-up quite the backlog in the “to-read” stack. I’m speaking metaphorically, of course, because there is no actual stack, we’re talking a cyber-stack here.
Maybe what I’m missing is a great place to read my stack. And since it’s so big, and I’ll be there so long, maybe I also need a [...]

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Kachelofen – Coming Soon to a Home Near You!

December 16, 2009

Kachelofen… best I can make of the sound in English is what happens if I kick my feet up and nod off at my desk. My wife might say “caught you loafin’” really fast, with an accent. Then it would be Kachelofen.
But that’s not what this post is about. Here’s a picture:

I [...]

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Concrete Countertops – Art For Your Counter

December 1, 2009

You don’t often see the words “medium” and “countertop” used together. But you can, and should! Counters, just like any and all of the other elements of your home, have the potential to be a work of art!
Sometimes, the art is in the material itself and the artist is God Himself! This is [...]

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Make The Most of Small Spaces

November 1, 2009

A little too busy to write a new post this week, I decided to bring back a “classic” (from way back in January!). I hope it encourages you and I wish you a great week!
I’ve been thinking a great deal about small spaces lately. That surprises me given that I’ve made most of my living [...]

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RG…TV??? Painted Floors Video

October 18, 2009

Not one to just leave well-enough alone, I’ve been wanting to learn how to bring video to Remodeling Guy for a long time! As with all great journeys, this one begins with a single step! I hope you enjoy! All the pictures in this video were found at www.coastalliving.com

Let me know your thoughts, ideas, and [...]

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Reinvent Yourself, Save Money, and Create Your Dream Home!

September 10, 2009

Great Blogs, like great TV programs, are seasonal. That’s my theory. Take summers off. Why not? In that spirit, welcome to the new season of Remodeling Guy!
Let’s jump right in!
Create Your Dream Home!
Despite what’s going on in the world, despite what your “bottom line” is financially, regardless of who you are, where you live, or [...]

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You Need an Angle — Build an Angled Bookcase

April 25, 2009

An angled bookcase can really add some unique interest to a room.

And the dark color looks great in this house. Gotta love that trim framing it all out! Looks like this house uses a crown molding at the top of all the door headers! Fancy!
I don’t know though… would the angle get on your nerves [...]

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Glass Doors on Cabinets – Are They For You?

April 7, 2009

I love the look of glass doors on cabinets! The picture above is particularly appealing to me because I like the woodwork of the cabinet itself.

I’ve had the same discsussion a hundred times over the years: “Glass cabinet doors or not? Practicality vs. Beauty” The feeling that many folks have is that if they have [...]

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Contemporary Living Close-Up

February 14, 2009

Hi Everyone! I’m glad you’re here today! I have a really cool room to show you! Check this out:

Pretty visually stunning isn’t it! I know it’s not for everyone but this look is up-and-coming! Whether it’s perfect for you or not, there are some neat ideas that you can incorporate into your next remodeling project.
Take [...]

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Colors in Cabinetry – A New Trend?

January 25, 2009

This looks like a bright way to start the day!

Colors seem to be all the rage in cabinetry these days. I’ve been seeing this in magazines all over the place! The way this job ( featured in Southern Living) is done really impressed me though. It just seems like the perfect mix of colors. The [...]

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Lighting: A Key to Creating an Environment

January 20, 2009

I’ve seen the light!
This is one of the light fixtures the electricians were installing on one of my jobs today.
This is the PH Artichoke by Louis Poulsen. It’s an amazing work of functional art!
Is it for everyone? No, probably not. Not in terms of style, size or price point!
I won’t even say how much this [...]

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