Interior layouts in today’s homes tend to be open concept, with rooms flowing together and an emphasis on community spaces. This wasn’t quite as common in decades past. It wasn’t that folks were less sociable (although maybe that’s partly to blame), but mostly because rooms used to be dedicated to more specific functions than they…
Read MoreAs we’ve discussed before, neutral colors are king these days. Well, they really are never out of style, but they are just particularly in style right now, enjoying renewed appreciation. The key is to add colorful flavor through well-planned, simple touches. And, there really is no better place to do this than the kitchen. Is…
Read MoreIf you’re like most of us, the holidays tend to sneak up on you. Suddenly, out of nowhere, it’s just about December, there’s spring cleaning to do (from last spring), organizational tasks to take on, recipes to find, and guests to plan for. It’s an exciting season, but a busy one. That’s for sure. If…
Read MoreIf you’re like many homeowners, you may have a love/hate relationship with the popular home improvement and remodeling shows that keep popping up. The downside to these programs is that they sometimes make remodeling and renovation look a little too simple (anyone can flip a house in an hour and half, right?). The good side,…
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