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Design

The Wintertime Blues, and Reds, and Yellows, and…

January 21, 2010

(bringing back one of my early favorite posts from last winter)
Let’s Roll…
Or brush, or sponge, or rag…even spray! No matter how you do it, just paint!
For most of you (not me!) it’s the dead of winter and outdoor projects are pretty much out of the question!
Even if you’re going to hire someone, it’s too cold [...]

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Install Wainscoting, Chair Rail, and Paint for Quick New Look

November 18, 2009

Do you want to make an absolutely stunning difference in any room of your home in less than two days, start to finish? I love big differences made quickly! And this project will do it for sure!
Look at this:

Isn’t this room amazing!
Wonderful Moulding Ideas
I could probably write a whole book about this picture! I love [...]

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Oh My Gourd!

November 5, 2009

This is more of a home improvement blog. I was given orders a long time ago to stay away from the “decorator-ey” stuff. I guess somebody was scared I’d take over!
But, despite my efforts at hiding my feminine side, sometimes I just have to run with it! Like now…
Check out this GOURDjus [...]

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For The Advanced Framing Crew Only!

October 28, 2009

Want to see something impressive? Check this out…

I noticed this while I was browsing pictures at the Marvin Windows website awhile back.
The house is impressive overall and I like a whole list of things about it, but the most unique thing is that curved roof up-top! How cool is that?
There are a number [...]

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3 Beautiful Bathrooms

October 4, 2009

I wrote a quick post this weekend about towel warmers, which I would say are a “luxury” component of a bathroom. And… I’ve had pretty bathrooms on my brain ever since. So I dug-up some pictures (or am I supposed to call them “images” now?).
3 Beautiful Bathrooms
Clean, Cool, Traditional

I found this bathroom inspiration at BHG.com, [...]

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Don’t Forget Your Apron – Window Casing, Sills, and More!

March 18, 2009

I’m a huge fan of nice trim work! One of the reasons I love it so much is that something relatively simple can finish off a job to look a million times better.
Take a look at this room and imagine how different it would look if it had simple “drywall returns” to the windows. [...]

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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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Glass Tile – A great material gets more affordable

February 6, 2009

Looking For A Wow?
I have a few today; here is the first:

Is this amazing or what? Glass tiles are a wonderful material and they’re truly one of my personal favorites. As you can see in the picture above, glass opens up new ways to be creative. And glass tiles are often very colorful.
Not Just For [...]

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Developing Your Dream – Part One

January 24, 2009

In my recent post entitled Dream, Design, Build…Live! , I wrote about the process of a well planned and executed remodeling project. It starts with the Dream!
I also gave you a little field trip exercise to help get the inspiration flowing! I hope you tried it! If not, go back and take a look at [...]

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Trims and Moldings – The Difference Is In The Details

January 23, 2009

Get an A+

I know you traveled from whence you came in cyberspace for a very important purpose. That being to find out my favorite word. Here it is:
WOW!
In the business of design and execution of design, Wow! is the equivalent of an A+ grade on your work.
I think it goes something like this:

“Wow!” = [...]

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Get Hooked on Magazines!

January 23, 2009

It’s Friday night! You deserve some time out! Let me tell you how this night can begin your remodeling adventure on the right foot!
Step One
Here is where you need to go:
Step Two
This is what you need to grab:

Bring your spouse or a freind. You might need help carrying them all. Pick-up every magazine that looks [...]

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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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Make the Most of Small Spaces

January 18, 2009

I’ve been thinking a great deal about small spaces lately. That surprises me given that I’ve made most of my living by making houses larger!
Family of Four in 1000 sf?
It might have to do with the fact that my family has recently moved from a house of about 3000 sf to one of only 1000 [...]

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The Top Five Money Questions for Remodeling

January 17, 2009

Over the years, I’ve talked to thousands of homeowners considering a remodeling project.
They are at a decision point.
The questions are often similar, often complex, and always cover many facets of life. One of the biggest issues is economics.
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The five most common questions on that front are:

What do we need?

What do we want?

What [...]

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