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  • Looking at Tile and Finish Options for Your Home? Consider These Trends

    The recent 2105 International Builders Show introduced builders to three hot new trends in home design that are perfect for those finishing details on a new home. These three trends were showcased for their innovative design quality and the ability to stand the test of time.

    • Graphic patterns: Bold patterns in flooring stand out against classic design. If you opt for a large pattern on the floor make sure the rest of the design in the room is nuanced and restrained. Consider a graphic pattern in a bold color set against white kitchen cabinets and neutral walls.
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    Traditional Kitchen by Denver Interior Designers & Decorators Debra Toney, AIA Assoc. via Houzz
    • Lack of pattern: Designing a space without a visible pattern is an excellent way to create a sleek, modern design. Not adding a pattern to the room also allows you greater choices in the room’s color palette.
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    Victorian Bathroom via Houzz
    • Colored ceilings: Painting the ceiling a contrasting color to the rest of the room is a simple way to draw the eye upward and create visual interest. Make sure the ceiling fits into the overall color palette of the room.
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    Traditional Dining Room by Minneapolis Interior Designers & Decorators Twist Interior Design via Houzz

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  • Higher Light: Interior Transom Windows

    Transom windows are a lovely historical detail with an interesting history of practical purpose. Before the advent of air conditioning, transom windows were an innovative design feature that allowed for cross ventilation between rooms. Typically, transom windows could be opened and closed using a long metal rod. There were also styles that opened on a…

  • Chic Simplicity: A Black and White Bathroom

    The black and white bathroom is a design classic that always feels fresh. The simplicity of black and white allows for endless experimentation with color and texture to make your space feel distinct and memorable. The walls in a black and white bathroom are an interesting place to explore the use of patterned wallpaper, particularly…

  • Hot Ideas for the Hearth: Custom Fireplace Designs

    As autumn settles in, the age-old custom of gathering around a glowing fire becomes ever more appealing. The fireplace in your home can be a conversational centerpiece with the right application of design skill and imagination. Your fireplace should reflect the overall look and feel of your home, whether traditional, modern, or somewhere in between….

  • Empty-Nesters Purchase Cottage with Downsizing In Mind

    Interested in downsizing? A soon-to-be empty nester couple fell in love with this delightful cottage and purchased the home with downsizing in mind. As the renovation project started, it turned into a labor of love for the couple as they envisioned it as their beach-style retirement home. The small corner lot on Belle Island in the Rowayton section…