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Six Ways to Maximize the Layout of Your Living Room

February 8, 2020 12:29 am Published by Leave your thoughts

The living room is one of the most important rooms in your home. It’s where you wind down after a long, hard day at the office, but it’s also the space where you spend quality time with family and friends. As such, your living room needs to be welcoming, organized and clean at all times—which is often easier said than done. Luckily, some of the simplest décor changes can make the greatest impact in any of your living spaces. All you need are a few ideas and a nudge in the right direction. Grab your notebook and put on your... View Article


Five Misconceptions About Butcher Block Countertops for Kitchens

January 25, 2020 12:29 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Improving an outdated or rundown kitchen can be as simple as painting the cabinets a different color or as complex as gutting it and starting over with a clean slate. Then there’s updating one area at a time—such as installing brand-new kitchen countertops. If new countertops are in your future, since there are many options to choose from, some research is probably in order. Consider your current countertop material and overall condition, and try to identify where your existing counters are lacking. You might want something completely different from what you have now. Have you thought about wooden butcher block... View Article


Colonial Revival Is Currently the Most Popular Style in the United States

December 31, 2019 1:54 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Made up of several uniquely American styles, colonial revival is today’s the most popular home architectural style for a reason. By incorporating other styles, colonial revival is universally appealing because it’s eclectic without being too busy or overwhelming. Instead, it has a charm all its own by combining classic and modern elements. As such, a colonial revival remodeling in Midland, MI is a regular request from homeowners looking to embrace this aesthetic. What is colonial revival? During the late 19th century, homeowners returned to their roots and styled their homes in a similar fashion to how early Dutch and English... View Article


Laundry Room Storage Solutions

December 17, 2019 1:54 am Published by Leave your thoughts

More often than not, laundry rooms transform into sites of remarkable clutter. Though you have the square footage needed to perform all of your laundry-related tasks in that room, you just can’t seem to make the dedicated space required to thoroughly clean, dry, iron and fold clothes and linens. Adding laundry room closets in Midland, MI, along with building in hideaway folding stations, in-unit basket shelving, corner shelving or cabinets and pantry-style doors, in this area of your home allows you to better perform these chores. Adding closets to your laundry room Many homeowners want to do ironing in laundry... View Article


Why Mid-Century Modern Design Works So Well for Small Kitchen Spaces

December 5, 2019 12:59 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Mid-century modern design has come back in a big way in recent years, in large part due to its simplicity and its modernity, but also due to the way it can add warmth and personality into a space. It’s particularly popular among homeowners who have relatively small kitchen spaces, as many of the main elements of mid-century design work well in very cozy spaces, giving you design options you might not otherwise have with other types of styles. Here are just a few examples of some of the most common elements of mid-century modern designs and why smaller mid-century kitchens... View Article


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