With advances in media technology, time spent at home with family and friends often centers on watching a movie or sports event and “cocooning”, especially on a cold winter night. Basements can provide extra informal living space for TV viewing and relaxation, and have risen to a new level in today’s homes: The Basement Home Theater.
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5 Basement Home Theater Design Ideas
Posted by Steve Hendy on Tue, Dec 17, 2013
Topics: Design Trends and Ideas, Lower Level
How to Select Knobs, Pulls and Hinges for Cabinets and Drawers
Posted by Cyndi Kohler on Tue, Dec 10, 2013
If you’re planning to renovate or remodel a kitchen or bathroom, you may be considering updating existing cabinets or purchasing new cabinets. Knobs, pulls and hinges can give your cabinets and drawers a distinctive look. There are many designs, styles, shapes, sizes and materials to choose from that are both functional and decorative. Where do you begin?
Topics: Design Trends and Ideas, Bathrooms, Kitchens
Project Spotlight: Backyard Retreat with Lagoon-Style Pool
Posted by Alan Hendy on Tue, Dec 3, 2013
There’s no place like home and more people are opting for “staycations” by creating personal backyard retreats. If you have a family with school age children, are a “Baby Boomer” with adult kids and grandchildren or are a person who loves their home, a yard with amenities such as a pool, hot tub, outdoor cooking area, firepit, outdoor fireplace, foot paths and gardens is a delightful haven. The best part is that it’s just outside your back door.
Topics: Outdoor Living, Project Spotlight, Design Trends and Ideas, Lighting
7 Bathroom Sink Styles That Offer a Variety of Design Options
Posted by Cyndi Kohler on Tue, Aug 20, 2013
Remodeling your bathroom? Looking to update your bathroom sink? You’ll be both pleased and surprised by the options available to you when you choose a new bathroom sink for your home.
Topics: Design Trends and Ideas, Bathrooms