by Stephanie Kinturi
on February 25, 2013
in By the Room, Living Spaces
Today we’re discussing basement flooring options. Finishing your basement is one way to dramatically increase the value of your home. However because basements commonly have both moisture and climate challenges it can be difficult to choose your basement flooring. Here are some options recommended from the experts at Textures Flooring. Basement Flooring Products Wall to [...]
by Stephanie Kinturi
on January 24, 2013
in By the Room, Living Spaces
“Are you ready for some football?” Super-bowl 2013 is just around the corner. Next to New Year’s Eve the Superbowl is now America’s top party event. Is your media room party ready? Most homes built today have “bonus” rooms which are ideal spaces to use as a media room. If you’re building a new home [...]
by Stephanie Kinturi
on January 22, 2013
in Bathrooms, By the Room, Dining, Foyer/Hallway, Kitchens, Living Spaces
Home Organization Challenges have you locked into a cycle of procrastination and guilt? Do you find your blood-pressure rising as you wade through piles of laundry, bills and the kids toys? I can relate. Earlier this month I discussed my New Year’s Resolution to banish the clutter and tackle our home organization challenges. It has [...]
by Stephanie Kinturi
on November 2, 2012
in By the Room, Living Spaces
Here is a collection of our favorite Fall DIY ideas from some really creative people. If you are looking for some simple and budget friendly ways to put the spirit of Fall into your home, look no further. Each of these featured crafts can be made in minutes. Have collection of matching bottles? Why [...]
by Andrew Denny
on January 20, 2012
in Beautiful Homes, Eco-Friendly, Flooring Details, Green Living, Living Spaces, Renovations, Style and Innovation
Now that we’re entering winter, many of us are thinking of new ways to keep warm. And believe it or not, the type of flooring you choose can greatly affect the insulation of your home. Many of us have chilly basements or rooms that experience a lot of heat loss through the floor. This is [...]
by Andrew Denny
on January 20, 2012
in Beautiful Homes, Flooring Details, Living Spaces, Renovations
Squeaks, cold, moisture—the flooring challenges in your home may seem insurmountable. But any experienced flooring expert knows to prescribe just the right underlayment. Problem solved. If your house has any of the following conditions, talk to your flooring installer about a cure: • Your kids’ bathroom floor is always awash in water and you suspect [...]
by Andrew Denny
on December 29, 2011
in Beautiful Homes, By the Room, Carpet, Design Ideas & How-to, Eco-Friendly, Flooring Details, Living Spaces, Make-overs, Nashville, Pictures & Ideas, Renovations, Style and Innovation, Uncategorized
Carpet Fiber Charisma By Annette Callari, ASID; CMG It’s been a while since we’ve talked about the nuts and bolts of carpeting—the fiber carpets are made from. Fiber technologies continue to evolve and amaze us as to performance. So I thought I’d put together a little refresher course on the different types of [...]
by Andrew Denny
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 [...]
by Andrew Denny
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. [...]
by Andrew Denny
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 [...]