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Vacation in Luxury at Home

In today’s difficult financial times, more and more people are choosing “stay-cations” as opposed to “vacations” and as such, are looking for ways to re- create the luxurious feel of boutique hotels, with their rich bed linens, sophisticated lighting and stylish décor so they can feel as though they are on vacation every day. The […]

Take it outside!

Outdoor rooms continue to grow in popularity, as more and more American’s discover the appeal of backyard decks or patios as places for quiet relaxation or as additional rooms for entertaining family and friends. To make the most of your outdoor oasis, consider: Patios, decks or a seasonally-covered porches: There are choices for every budget […]

hardscaping

Exterior Impact

Given today’s challenging real estate market, we are hearing from more and more clients who have decided that they are not moving so they want to renovate their homes to make them more livable, attractive and inviting. When asked about the things they want to change, homeowners often have very specific ideas about the interior […]

Green Cleaning

Spring Cleaning the Way Nature Intended

One of the easiest and least expensive ways to give your home a fresh new look is to give it a good spring cleaning… and a little paint. With the current economic downturn (notice I didn’t say the “R” word), cleaning your home of unwanted, unused items is a great way to start the summer. […]

home theater

Now Showing: Home Theaters

The calendar may say spring is right around the corner, but winter seems to be hanging on for dear life. If the mere thought of bundling up and braving the fierce March winds to catch a movie sends a chill up your spine, you might want to think about installing your own home theater. The […]

Cook Up a New Approach to Your Kitchen Remodel

When clients tell me they have been visiting kitchen showrooms to get some inspiration for a kitchen remodel, I caution them to stop before they shop. The kitchens displayed in showrooms have two problems: One is that they are usually built on one or two walls and are missing the essential four walls that really […]

design trends

New Year, New Trends

The new year is upon us and that means it’s time for a fresh outlook on color. I try to attend forecasting events each year to get a sense of color trends in home design and interiors. This year’s hot color is a saturated blue from Pantone called Blue Iris that works beautifully as an […]

Entertaining

Entertaining Without Remodeling

If we were expected to believe everything we see on TV and in magazines, we would be left with the conclusion that you simply cannot have first-rate holiday parties without large, spacious entertaining rooms and the very latest and greatest in kitchen and home décor products. Don’t let all those splashy ads be the Grinch […]

indoor lighting

Basic Lighting 101

With the arrival of daylight savings time this month, many homeowners find themselves reminded of more than just the need to set their clocks back one hour: they are reminded that those grand plans they had to remodel their dark and dreary rooms never materialized – not this year, at least. If you find yourself […]

house maintenance

House Maintenance is Not a Dirty Word

Let’s face it; no one likes to do maintenance. But it is a necessary reality when you own a home and one that has real monetary implications, since deferring or avoiding routine maintenance almost always ends up costing more in the end. Building structures deteriorate very quickly so here are a few tips to help […]