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DECORATING DREAMS Can Come True!

7/24/2015

If you are looking to turn decorating dreams into fashion magic in your home, it is important that you choose a reputable flooring retailer. An Independent flooring retailer has the answers to you decorating questions, like where to get started, coming trends in fashion and color, turning design mystery into magic, even how to clean and maintain your new floor.

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A new dimension! Walls to Floors

6/26/2015

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You are entering a new dimension of interior design. Use your creative freedom! Use your imagination! Dare to continue exploring the complementary nature of other surfaces in the home, such as your walls.

As designers discover the exciting new frontiers of flooring as significant décor opportunities, they also simultaneously are exploring new treatments for walls and other surfaces.

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How To Install a Butcher Block Countertop

12/4/2014

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Butcher blocks have the unique feature of being trendy and chic while also being functional...not to mention are relatively inexpensive! Here, then, is our step-by-step list on how to install a butcher block countertop into your new kitchen!

You have the option of leaving the countertop edges straight (if it’s going onto a regular countertop) or curved (if it’s going onto an island).
Many wood manufacturers will measure the countertop – and, by default, the amount of butcher block you need – for you, often at little to no cost. However, even if there is a cost attached to the measurement, it’s best to get it done professionally so you have all the material you need (as opposed to doing it yourself, where you risk being short of material).
Make sure to make an enlarged hole around each of the screws. Butcher blocks tend to expand and contract with humidity, so you will want to make sure there’s a way to account for that.
If you’re installing the butcher block where a sink is, make sure you cut an appropriately-sized hole for the sink.
One of the easiest ways to make sure you have enough butcher block for your countertop is to do a cardboard “demo” of your proposed butcher block countertop. In that way, you can measure to make sure you have enough material, and have an idea on how you’re going to install the butcher block countertop as well.

These are just a few of the many steps you need to take in order to properly install a butcher block countertop. Installing a butcher block countertop is not for the hobbyist, and is, in fact, best installed by a professional. If you’re ready to get started with your new kitchen project – whether or not you want to install a butcher block countertop – give us a call and let’s see what we can do for you!

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Front Door Design Ideas

11/20/2014

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We all know, by now, that front doors add value to your home...in fact, a properly maintained front door can add almost double the value to your home!

With the holidays just around the corner, we’ve come up with some great ideas for decorating your front door. Instead of a boring old wreath, try these on for size!

Freshen up the front door with a coat of high-gloss, oil-based paint in a bold color (like red or hunter green).
Add some outdoor pendant lamps to complete the look brought upon by the fresh coat of paint.
Don’t forget about your foyer when you’re freshening up the front door. You don’t even need to do much – a well-placed chandelier is really all you need for a polished, welcoming look!
Consider accenting the already-existing trim work in the door. For example, if the door has a border, paint that border a different, lighter color than the rest of the door so it stands out. Or, in the alternative, consider painting the door frame a contrasting color to the door.
Replace your fiberglass door with a wood one. A properly stained & sealed wood door will last much longer, and bring more value to your home, than a fiberglass door.
If the exterior of your home permits it, add columns to add to the drama of the door.

These are just a few simple ideas on how to funk-ify your tired front door. However, we will admit that this is not an easy undertaking, and you may need to call in a professional if this proves too hard to do on your own. That’s where we come in – so if you’re in the market for a brand-new front door, we can help! Give us a call today to request your free, no obligation consultation and let’s see what we can do for you!

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How to Make a Rug into a Headboard

11/18/2014

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Being green doesn’t mean just using sustainable materials in your home – being green also means that you re-use some old materials to prevent landfill & decrease a carbon footprint! In today’s post, we’re going to talk about how to make an old area rug into a headboard.

Here are our tips and tricks:

Have a lumber store cut enough wood to create the headboard that fits your bed – a queen sized bed, for example, will need a different headboard size than a California king sized bed.
Measure the rug to make sure you have enough material, regardless of the size of the headboard.
Buttress the corners of the frame with brackets to prevent it from falling apart (and onto your head – ouch!)
Paint the edges of the wood frame in the same main color as the rug. For example, if the main color of the rug is black, then the wood frame should be painted black.
When you fasten the rug to the frame, make sure you use rug nails, which are specifically designed to hold rugs into place.
To that end, too, you need to secure the frame to the wall with strong nails, and buttress it with metal brackets. When securing the frame to the wall, make sure you place the bracket into a stud in the wall, not in the drywall.
Finally, use a level to make sure that the frame is aligned properly.

What are some other ideas you may have for a headboard? Leave your thoughts in the comments below! Remember: your only limits are those placed on you by your imagination (or lack thereof)...or, the imagination of your contractor! If you have any questions about this or any other DIY home improvement project, remember that we can help!

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