If you’re planning to hang pendant lights on a vaulted or sloped ceiling, you have come to the right place. We absolutely love tall ceilings, and vaulted or sloped ceilings can make a space look bright and open while also allowing some great opportunities for drama in a home. While the tall ceilings make a great statement, they can also bring more complications when…
When it comes to construction projects, having the right floor protection for surfaces is incredibly important. Covering flooring can help to reduce anxiety of having a variety of people through your space and the mess that often comes with any home remodel project. There are numerous times during construction when flooring protection is essential but…
While shopping for hardware for my own home I realized that mixed metal cabinet knobs and pulls aren’t the easiest to come by! As someone who gets a specific design idea in my mind and then wants to make it happen, I was on a search for two tone cabinet hardware that would be the perfect fit for my vision. See, I had always had a dream of having green cabinetry in my home and it just so happened that I found the perfect place to use that beautiful color. Of course green pairs so beautifully with the warm tones of brass and gold…
I think DIY closet systems are one of the best gifts we have received from the organization gods! We have tried out many DIY closet systems over the years when working on home remodels, new builds, and creating new spaces for clients. After designing and installing different closet layouts with different client’s needs in mind, we have a few favorites that we found to be functional, practical, attractive and cost-effective. Whether you’re designing a small closet, a walk-in closet, or a closet that takes up a whole room - if you’re anything like me, you like to have control over your the design for your space. You want to plan…
On the hunt for completely unique bar sinks to complete the design of your wet bar? We made an impulse decision to add a wet bar to our second level family room while in the process of building our home. It was the right time to do it, but because it was made as a last minute add-on, the decision for the layout had to be made quickly and I rushed to throw together a basic design. After that moment I had time to then start dreaming up the specifics of the bar, and instantly began the search for a unique wet bar sink to…
In the past some may have turned up their nose to the idea of bathroom fans with lights when planning a remodel. Today, with the amount of options available it is easy to find quiet and attractive fan and light combinations for any bathroom. Especially when it comes to remodeling smaller bathrooms, having a bath fan/light combination is a popular choice among our clients. It is a budget-friendly and functional choice that can brighten up their space without adding…
When shopping for your new bathroom, have you considered choosing a bathroom vanity with an integrated outlet? Choosing this style of vanity has been a trend we have seen over the last few years. Having the ability to plug items into an built-in electrical outlet within the vanity itself is a practical way for people to save space in tight or older bathrooms. It has been especially popular for women with multiple hair tools because…
Creating a beautiful and functional kitchen can be effortlessly achieved with the addition of the right bridge kitchen faucet with a sprayer. Often thought of for their charming classic design, bridge faucets continue to surprise as they become available in more diverse designs ranging from traditional and country, to more modern and contemporary styles. Bridge kitchen faucets get their name from their appearance - the a metal pipe connecting the hot and cold handles to the central spout…
A 48” long (or smaller) soaking tub could be the perfect solution to get the most out of your small bathroom. Believe me, we know all about working to make small spaces more functional! We recently were faced with a predicament that involved not only tight space but also a tight budget. The client currently had a bathtub and shower combo that was standard size, and that meant that the space for the toilet was so small it…
Welcome to my list of the best retrofit farmhouse sinks for your kitchen refresh or remodel project. This post has been a work in progress for quite some time now. Ever since I learned about the benefits of retrofit sinks I have been collecting this list my favorites to share with my clients. I love that retrofit farmhouse sinks can help you achieve a completely new look in your kitchen without having to…
It’s a fact - utility sinks can be the perfect functional addition to any laundry room! Growing up, I was a bit of a tomboy mixed with an aspiring artist. I loved to get dirty and create things with my hands - making a mess never really concerned me. Lucky for me, cleaning up my artistic experiments was a lot easier because I was able to take advantage of the large utility sink in our laundry room. Like so many things we…
I am here to tell you - you can absolutely find inexpensive farmhouse kitchen sinks that are high quality and extremely beautiful - no cheap quality sinks here! Over the last few years farmhouse kitchen sinks have gone to the top of our client’s “must-have” list and although it is a priority, that doesn’t mean they want to prioritize a huge chunk of the budget to just that one item. Just five years ago, finding a less expensive option of a decent farmhouse sink seemed…
If you want to turn your bathroom into a luxurious spa retreat then you need to know about alcove soaking tubs! Adding a soaking tub to your bathroom is a great way to create a relaxing and functional space you will be excited to use. Alcove style bathtubs are the most common style of tubs that we see in homes in our area. If you have one in your home…
