Do you use your bathroom exhaust fan for anything other than removing odors? Believe it or not, the purpose of your bathroom exhaust fan is to remove moisture from the room. Turning your bathroom exhaust fan on during a shower or steamy bath is common sense. However,...
When working with our homeowners on selections, a common question we get is the use of solid hardwood vs engineered wood flooring. Solid wood flooring is one of the most popular flooring options but engineered wood has come a long way since its inception. Solid...
As our lives become more stressful, one of the simplest and most effective strategies to manage it is to create areas of wellness in our home. Research on mental health shows that the “human mind and body are interconnected and can be affected by many things,...
The kitchen island can make a powerful visual impression and is often the main focal point in a kitchen design. The addition of one and sometimes even two islands if the space allows, continues to be an important aspect of our kitchen designs. Some families tend to...
After being in business for 21+ years, we’ve done many kitchen remodels. From simple “pull and replace” kitchen remodels to full blown kitchen re-designs with removal of walls and completely new layouts, we’ve done them all. Part of our process is to identify the...
According to the Encyclopedia Britannica (for those of you not old enough to remember a shelf of these in your classroom, google it) “Molding (which can also be spelled moulding) in architecture and the decorative arts, is a defining, transitional or terminal element...
While the fireplace of years past was functionally for heating your home, the fireplace of today serves also a decorative purpose. In addition to providing heat on a cold winter’s night, it has become a focal point for the room, often adorned with family pictures and...
After spending hours researching several sources for the 2021 kitchen trends, I came away more confused than enlightened. Depending on the source, kitchen trends seemed to vary, while a couple remained consistent. I thought I would simplify what the “experts” are...
As the holiday season approaches us I thought I would take a break from my usual insightfully, well-written, educational blogs (did I really write that?) to a more fun, light hearted topic…. holiday lighting. Or at least ideas to keep in mind for future Holiday...
Bathroom lighting is a crucial design element as well as an important functional essential when choosing your finishes and product selections. Your bathroom is a busy hub, and your vanity area is where the magic happens…from hair and makeup to taking that last...
