Planning for Party Spots
Tiered paver patios and a retaining wall, by Southview Design in Minnesota, build inviting outdoor spaces. This landscape design plan includes a bar and fire pit area and sections for plants and flowers.
Wishing You a Happy Easter
Wishing you an Easter holiday filled with love, peace, the joys of Spring, and all the season’s blessings!
7 Soothing Spaces: Using Color to Create Calm
Reblogged from Jennifer Ott on Houzz: I’ve spoken with far too many friends who have had a rough start to the year. I say anyone who needs it should get a do-over and begin anew and make it better. One way to ease your way through tough and turbulent times is to create soothing spaces in your […]
2016 Master Bath Trend: Statement Mirrors
Hanging separate mirrors over a vanity is nothing new in Master Bath design, but industry experts say they are seeing a shift away from traditional framed glass. Statement mirrors and medicine cabinets are becoming a major design component. Click on the images below for more information. Shaped Mirrors Medicine Cabinets
Don’t Just Change the Clocks!
Do more than just change your clocks this weekend! Before going to bed tonight, be sure to set your clocks ahead 1 hour… but other items in your home need attention too! Here are 5 household tasks you should do along with saving daylight: 1. Change the batteries in your smoke detectors. Take the time to […]
Look Up! New Coffered Ceilings
The ceiling is an often neglected aspect of home décor. Ancient civilizations used coffers to beautify and reinforce stone ceilings, and not much has changed over the centuries. Coffers continue to add visual interest and structural support to a structure, as well as improve a room’s acoustics. Recently, Guthmann Construction significantly enhanced the character of a Living Room by incorporating a coffered ceiling […]
Kitchen Renovation: Before & After
The talented Design-Build team of Guthmann Construction recently renovated a Charlotte area kitchen. All new cabinetry, counter tops, appliances, and updated fixtures transformed the existing space into a beautiful and functional dream kitchen.
15 Spring Home Maintenance Musts
To do a thorough job of spring home maintenance and cleaning, follow these easy and smart routines: 15 Spring Home Maintenance Musts Source: Bob Vila
Wallpaper: Not Just for Walls!
Wallpaper isn’t just for the walls. Whether you have an entire roll or a sample size, try these clever ways from HGTV to dress up your home with boldly-patterned paper. Click on the photos to learn more about these projects:
Designing Around Pets
It goes without saying that pet owners love their animals. But for those of us who have four-legged friends underfoot, there are always a few things that we could do without. Smelly litter boxes, ugly pet beds, unsightly carpet-covered cat structures, and fur-covered cushions are just a few items on the list. We all deal, […]