by admin
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 admin
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 admin
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 admin
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 admin
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 admin
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 [...]
by admin
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 [...]
by John
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 [...]
by John
on August 4, 2011
in Bathrooms, Beautiful Homes, By the Room, Design Ideas & How-to, Flooring Details, Living Spaces, Make-overs, Nashville, Renovations, Style and Innovation, Tile
So you’re thinking about upgrading your bathroom? Let us help you with some ideas as you start your remodeling project. Make sure you “look around” the space. Are you thinking about adding a tub, or expanding a shower? Selecting your color scheme and appropriate accessories is always a good starting point. Bathroom tile goes a [...]
by Andrew Denny
on March 31, 2011
in Beautiful Homes, Customer's Viewpoint, Flooring Details, Hardwood, Living Spaces, Nashville, Style and Innovation, Uncategorized
One of the first questions I ask a new customer looking for hardwood flooring is “what kind of wood do you want?”. Typically, they do not know how to respond and just ask “well, what is the standard?”. Many customers are surprised to know that wood comes in lots and lots of different species and [...]