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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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  • The Studs of Construction: Understanding the Lumber in Your Home

    You’ve encountered the studs of construction before: You measure and mark the walls to hang a piece of artwork. The first nail goes in easy-breezy, the second one nearly jars the teeth out of your head as you pound it in. That’s a stud. Homes in Fairfield County and around the country are usually framed…

  • Adding a Sauna to Your Home is Great for Your Health

    An in-home sauna may seem like an unnecessary luxury, but in reality it can provide significant benefits to your health. A sauna’s heat works to sooth your nerve endings, relieve tension, reduce joint pain, and relax your muscles.  Spending time in a sauna also works to calm your body and relieve it of stress which promotes…

  • Create Cleverly Concealed Work Spaces in Your Home

    Have you discovered that you could benefit from additional workspaces in your home? Using creative built-in storage is an excellent way to create unique spaces designed specifically to meet your family’s needs. Contemporary Family Room by New York Architects & Designers Murdock Solon Architects via Houzz   Considering adding a: Homework center: Does your kids’ homework spill out across…

  • How to Tell if a Wall or Column is Load-Bearing

    Many homeowners seek to open up space in their home during a home renovation project by removing a wall. This can connect spaces and completely transform a home’s layout. Before a wall can be removed it must first be determined whether the wall is load-bearing. This can be determined by: Traditional Staircase by Wilton Design-Build Firms Country Club…