When renovating or remodeling a kitchen, your choice of kitchen cabinets may be the most important selection you make. Cabinet selection is important for two reasons. First of all, the cabinets you choose for your new kitchen will be the elements that have the greatest visual impact. In the average kitchen, cabinets are mounted on…
Over the past decade, lighting technology has grown by leaps and bounds. LED bulbs, low-cost circuit breakers, and energy-efficient security lighting have made both savings and security available to all business owners and homeowners. This means that upgrading lighting is literally a “brilliant” idea for business developers and people who rent commercial or other space….
The only thing we knew we needed when we renovated our kitchen was more seating space. We have three children who often have friends over, we tend to eat and run, like many busy families. We needed a place where we could put kitchen stools in our kitchen. So we decided, when we renovated our…
Two hundred thirty-seven years ago, the United States of America declared its independence. Interestingly, one of the largest battles of the American Revolution, the Battle of Brooklyn, took place at a historic site now known as the Old Stone House. Given stone’s reputation for its resilience and sturdiness, it’s no surprise that a structure made…
If you’ve ever shopped for antique furniture or an old home, you’ve probably been asked the question: Does it have “good build”? This expression is similar to the old adage “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” What it means is that if a structure’s foundation is good to begin with, you can easily improve…
There is a big difference between the type of flooring you use for the living areas of your home and the bathroom. Once you get past looks, durability, cost, and other commonalities, you need to consider a factor that no other area of your home (except your basement) has: water. Since the bathroom will always…
The products we use in our kitchen can have a huge impact on the environment. From the towels we choose, to the dishes and tableware, they all contribute to environmental health. That is why it is essential to choose each product carefully and be aware of its long-term impact. But what should you choose to…
Do you feel that your kitchen looks a bit bland visually? Do you want to improve your overall appearance? If yes, then you must know that there are many ways that you can do this. One of the most popular ways that has the power to make a kitchen stand out from the rest is…
Aesthetically speaking, kitchen cabinets can be considered the crowning glory of the heart of your home. And their importance is not limited to improving interior design, as they also play a crucial role in keeping things organized in the area, which promotes efficiency and productivity. When thinking about refinishing or replacing cabinets, one of the…
Antique Indian chests lined with iron straps and brass medallions, chic country house interiors update their style simply by using old wooden hope chests turned into functional coffee tables that have the added value of storage. Some are intricately detailed with elephants and horses telling stories of the Spice Route, and others are painted with…
