Before You Begin Your Kitchen Remodel – Do Your Homework!
The time has come to take the plunge and remodel your kitchen. The prospect can be daunting. Where does one begin? It’s a challenge for many people to get the kitchen remodel they dream of at a price they can afford, so planning ahead wisely and hiring the right people is critical. If there are numerous structural changes, it might [...]
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De-Clutter and Feng Shui Your Home For 2013
2013 has arrived and what a wonderful time to bring fresh energy into your home for the New Year! Good light, fresh scents, no clutter. Here are a few simple tips for making your house a happy and more functional home, beginning with your bedroom closets and your kitchen: BEDROOM CLOSETS FENG SHUI: The general Feng Shui guideline to keeping a [...]
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Contemporary-Asian Bathroom Remodel
Mary had a small powder bath, made even tinier because of a wall dividing the vanity from the water closet and shower, as well as a soffit light box over the sink. The seven foot ceiling couldn’t be raised in this two story condo, so I had to come up with a viable solution to make this bathroom feel inviting [...]
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West Los Angeles Colorful Home Remodel
Our home environment says a lot about our lives, and the character of a room depends on how its basic elements are shaped – walls, windows, architectural features, floors and ceilings. Whether the walls are quietly pristine or busy with pattern or color says a great deal about its occupants. A pristine color scheme implies a love of serenity and order, while [...]
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With so many DIY websites and stores around these days, you might wonder why anyone would hire an interior designer. The fact is interior designers bring a lot of value to your home and office projects. Here’s some of the most important benefits of hiring an interior designer (this list is far from complete). And here’s some tips for [...]
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Remodeling Without Unnecessary Stress
Sure, we all know remodeling one’s home is a daunting task, but with the help of a professional designer and a team of experienced contractors, the job can progress without turning into the nightmare many homeowners have come to dread. In fact, it can even be fun! Emily and her husband, Jim, had lived in a very small house in [...]
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10 Household Tips – From Storage to Candle Care to Florals
1. Remove water rings on wood tables by mixing equal amounts of mayonnaise and ashes. Make a paste, then take a soft cloth and rub gently in the direction of the wood grain. NOTE: This may not work if the stain is very old. 2. Store electrical cords in empty toilet paper rolls. 3. Wash and dry good carving knives [...]
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Fast, Fun, and Affordable Room Make-Overs
Want a fresh new look in your family room? It can be done in a day with new decorative sofa pillows and a quick change in accessories! Often, we can swap out family treasures from one room to the next. Sometimes, by mixing a few new pieces with things we already own is all that it takes to create a new style. [...]
Read More →11 Easy, Fast, High-Impact Decorating Ideas
1. Try placing some new decorative pillows on your sofa. Throw a lively shawl or throw over the back. 2. Add visual impact to shelves by placing some books upright, stacking others, and placing decorative objects on or in between. 3. Wallpaper or paint a fun color on the inside of a cabinet. 4. Move your art around. We stop [...]
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Flooring
Necessity, practicality, and aesthetics dictate what material to use on floors and the marketplace offers endless choices. Hardwood provides some incomparable qualities. It’s natural, attractive, warm and easy to maintain, giving any home’s décor a rich and distinctive feel, while increasing resale value. Hardwood flooring helps create a healthy home environment by eliminating the allergens associated with dust-trapping carpet. There are three types of [...]
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