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4 Keys to Designing a Home Office

Posted by Cyndi Kohler on Tue, Mar 16, 2021

With more people than ever working from home now, it's become clear that home office design is a crucial topic to ensure that work stays productive and organized. Not only is the work-from-home option available to more people, but our everyday digital lives often require some type of "base of operations" at home. The best thing about a home office is that, unlike your desk at a corporate office, you can dictate style and function, and tailor the space to your family's exact needs, for work, hobbies, homework , and more.

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Topics: Design Trends and Ideas, Laundry Rooms, Storage, Entryways and Mudrooms, Additions

3 Essential Elements in Home Bar Design

Posted by Steve Hendy on Tue, Mar 9, 2021

Having a home bar sounds like a luxury, but most homes and most budgets have the potential to include a functional bar. Home beverage and bar stations have a few basic needs which can be achieved in a number of simple or complex ways. Adding a bar to your home is a great solution for those who entertain often, or anyone who likes having a selection of liquors, wines or beers on hand. Read on for our suggestions for a well-appointed, functional home bar. There are generally three elements that all home bars need to be effective and useful: storage space for bottles, a counter for preparing drinks, and a place for your barware.

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Topics: Design Trends and Ideas, Lower Level, Storage

Kitchen Design Trends in 2021

Posted by Mike Hendy on Tue, Feb 16, 2021

Recently we looked at some of the color trends making an impact on kitchen and bath design this year. In that post we focused on the use of color in cabinetry as well as the ways in which color trends can be used in combination to help a kitchen feel cohesive. In this post, we'll continue looking at trends as they relate to kitchen design, including some more color considerations, storage trends, and design details.

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Topics: Design Trends and Ideas, Kitchens

4 Things to Know About Kitchen Tile Design

Posted by Alan Hendy on Tue, Feb 9, 2021

A kitchen tile backsplash is often a focal point in the room and complements cabinetry and appliances. A tile backsplash is an architectural element that defines the décor style of a kitchen i.e., contemporary, traditional, transitional. In this post, we'll primarily be looking at tile as it applies to your backsplash, but tile could also used for kitchen flooring and sometimes counter surfaces. The design and material choices you will make are important. It is helpful to work with a kitchen designer because the shape of walls and the size and placement of cabinets, the sink and appliances will impact the design. When planning a tile design for your kitchen remodeling project, there are four primary things to consider.

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Topics: Design Trends and Ideas, Kitchens