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Top 10 Hardwood Flooring Trends

by on December 5, 2011 in Beautiful Homes, Flooring Details, Hardwood, Living Spaces, Nashville, Pictures & Ideas, Style and Innovation

The Best Flooring and Hottest Styles for Every Room, Including Kitchens As homeowners search for new hardwood flooring, it’s clear what is uppermost in their minds: Authenticity. An appealing look or style is not enough. While consumers are certainly concerned about a floor’s durability and value, they want something of substance even more. They choose [...]

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Before and After Carpet Stair Runner

by on October 31, 2011 in Area Rugs, Beautiful Homes, Carpet, Pictures & Ideas

I love what a stair runner can add to a home. Few things offer more “bang for the buck” then a custom stair runner flowing elegantly down steps. Stair runners can vary widely in style, color and look, but if given some thought any style and color will add a custom finished addition that will give your [...]

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How much does new Carpet cost?

by on October 19, 2011 in Carpet, Design Ideas & How-to, Pictures & Ideas, Renovations

New carpet for your home can vary in cost. There are many factors to consider, but I am going to try and give you a quick overview in potential costs for good quality carpet and installation. Of course there are many variables, so don’t hold me or your project manager to this exactly. Ok, the [...]

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What You Should Know Before You Buy Carpet

by on September 30, 2011 in Beautiful Homes, By the Room, Carpet, Customer's Viewpoint, Design Ideas & How-to, Eco-Friendly, Flooring Details, Green Living, Nashville, Renovations, Style and Innovation

You’ve decided on new carpet, but you want to shop smart. You already know how carpet is made and the difference between carpet styles, but what else is there to know before you buy? Lots. Here are some tips to give you the upper hand on what will soon be underfoot! Seams Unless your room is [...]

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Part 3 – Easy…inexpensive…decoration tips anyone can do!

by on September 16, 2011 in Beautiful Homes, Design Ideas & How-to, Living Spaces, Make-overs, Pictures & Ideas, Style and Innovation, Uncategorized

  Serenity with a soft, soothing palette     Dream of cities you’d like to visit (or loved ones who live there) by hanging clocks dedicated to their time zones.    Bring out the richness of a hardwood floor with earthy tones―blues, greens, browns.   Larger throw pillows on your couch gives a cleaner design.   [...]

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Wide Plank Hardwood Flooring

by on September 12, 2011 in Beautiful Homes, Design Ideas & How-to, Hardwood, Pictures & Ideas

I am asked often about wide plank hardwood flooring. This is a beautiful option to consider when considering new hardwood flooring. Standard traditional hardwood flooring is 2 1/4″ wide. This is a great look and works well with any decor. Plank hardwood flooring is 3″ and wider, often times 7″-10″ wide. This provides a very [...]

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Part 2 – Easy…inexpensive…decoration tips anyone can do!

by on September 9, 2011 in Area Rugs, Beautiful Homes, Carpet, Design Ideas & How-to, Living Spaces, Make-overs, Pictures & Ideas, Pictures & Ideas, Renovations, Style and Innovation

Color on Walls Introduce color on the walls to make a room warm and lively. Select Furniture that Completes your Look Streamline the look of a room.   Pops of Color Add pop to a neutral room by adding a few smart hits of color.   Select a Mirror that Works with the Room Make [...]

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Part 1 – Easy…inexpensive…decoration tips anyone can do!

by on September 2, 2011 in Beautiful Homes, Design Ideas & How-to, Living Spaces, Make-overs, Pictures & Ideas, Style and Innovation

   Hang a Collection Hang an eclectic collection of silver trays to serve as eye-catching ornaments. Mix Materials and Textures Give a living room depth by mixing materials and textures. Embrace a Wild Print Mix in a bold accent―like a zebra print―to add some contrast to a low-key sofa. Trick a Small Space into Feeling [...]

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Carpet and a Bold Comeback

by on August 18, 2011 in Beautiful Homes, Carpet, Pictures & Ideas

Recently I read a great article about carpet making a comeback, and it was surprising to hear why. Although hardwood flooring is continuing to grow in popularity, families still crave comfort and custom style. According to Emily Morrow, director of color and design for Shaw floors, “people have experienced those hard surfaces and they want [...]

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Should you add streaming media to your entertainment system?

by on August 12, 2011 in Living Spaces, Style and Innovation

By now, most everyone is familiar with Netflix and Hulu–not to mention Youtube and other video web sites, that “stream” video across the web. Streaming technology is making its way to your television set. More cable and dish providers are adding applications like Netflix to your TV’s interface, where a connection to the Internet links [...]

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