Design
What is Aging?
In the next 20 years, the number of people over the age of 65 are anticipated to be double. In the next 30 years, the population of Americans ages 65-85 will swell to nearly 73 million. According to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), around 23 million Americans are caring for their elderly parents;…
Read MoreExpand the comforts of your living room to the outdoors
Staying home is the new norm these days, so why not make it a place where you can truly relax? Warm summer days mean you’ll likely be spending more time outside. Take this opportunity to turn your backyard into your own personal oasis and make staying home an enjoyable experience now and for years to…
Read MoreHave You looked at your ceilings lately?
The ceiling is too often over looked in the design process pro oversimplified. There are so many ways to create an amazing ceiling that can be the focal point of the room. Four ways to create an amazing ceiling: High Ceilings – High ceilings in and of themselves are a wonderful way to make a…
Read MoreFollow the order of these steps when remodeling a kitchen
One of the easiest ways to boost the value of any home is a kitchen remodel. But what exactly does that entail and what should one expect to see happen? If you intend to DIY aspects of the remodel then understanding the process takes on additional importance. Even when going solo, you still need to…
Read MoreShower Design Trends for 2020 and Beyond
Whether you are adding a new shower in your bathroom or updating an old shower, walk-in showers with glass doors are still very popular. When you are planning the project you and your shower glass professional need to discuss what type of shower enclosure and glass doors will best meet your lifestyle. The exact dimensions…
Read MoreHome Bar Design
When remodeling, more homeowners are wanting to incorporate a bar area into their home. With the trend of entertaining at home becoming more commonplace, along with the recent “stay at home” mandates around the globe, specialty spaces in the home set aside for entertaining have been utilized more than ever. Whether that is a wine…
Read MoreFind your inspiration when choosing paint color
Are you thinking about painting a room in your home? It can be daunting, especially if you are painting the entire inside of your home. There are so many versions of white and gray and these colors tend to be overused. Color is a great way to change an interior room without changing the footprint.…
Read MoreWill Coronavirus change the way we live in our homes?
As a home designer in Houston Texas, I have been asking myself this question quite a lot, and I have decided the answer is yes. Maybe this will be a good thing. Normally, our front porch is not used often except for greeting guests and to collect our mail. Here’s an idea, why not move our…
Read MoreFinding Someone Qualified to Work in Your Home
Finding help with small remodeling jobs or repairs can be challenging. Who do you call- a remodeler or handyman? Many people believe that if the job is too small, a remodeling contractor may not be interested and call a handyman instead. Keep in mind that all handymen are not created equal. Every handyman may not…
Read MoreTime for a Dedicated Home Office
At this difficult time, working from home seems to be the current reality, and likely a necessity going forward. Many of us weren’t prepared for this need and must make do with using space in their home that may be less than desirable, especially if you have more than one person working from home and…
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