Just like you can’t stop the holidays from coming, you also can’t stop the parties, guests and endless entertaining that always seem along with this time of year! And with all the people coming and going, you want to make sure your house feels warm and inviting. That means those last minute fixer-up projects you’ve...Read More

Loft: A large, usually unpartitioned floor over a factory, warehouse, or other commercial or industrial space. Such a floor converted into an apartment or artist’s studio. The word “Loft” has shifted meaning over the years. It used to adhere to the standard, textbook definition above. But in the 1990s, developers started building “lofts.” But whether...Read More

In honor of National Kitchen and Bath Month, we wanted to share our tips with you on how you can add value to your home by enhancing each of these rooms. We’ve already taken a look at how you can add value to your kitchen, so today we will move on to the bathroom! Any...Read More

Have you seen these very cool fretwork panels called O’verlays? Attach a fretwork panel and turn a plain piece of furniture into the focal point of any room. They are made of a lightweight composite and are paintable. They can be used on windows, doors, mirrors, furniture, and more. To see more patterns and to...Read More

The kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s where everyone gathers, whether you’re cooking, eating or just talking. A workable, up-to-date kitchen serves more than just a functional purpose, it creates an inviting space for family and friends to gather. An added bonus is that an updated kitchen is one of biggest selling points...Read More

Remodelers Showcase 86 remodeled homes throughout the Twin Cities Friday, September 30 – Sunday, October 2, 2011 12:00-6:00 p.m. This is also the final weekend for the 2011 Fall Parade of Homes. 278 new homes throughout the Twin Cities (including Hudson, Wisconsin) Friday, September 30 – Sunday, October 2, 2011 12:00-6:00 p.m. Have a fantabulous...Read More

Wallpaper Week has taken us to the Netherlands, United States, and today, the United Kingdom with the Fougere Collection. Just like the Thibaut and Eijffinger books, Romo showcases a prominent array of geometric patterns, variations on the trellis design, colorful large-scale florals, and the use of heavy metals. The vivid colors in the Fougere collection...Read More

“You have to see the book in person, it’s nothing like anything we have had before.” Hirshfield’s Design Studio  From Gothic to glam, the mix of patterns in the CLUB collection lends to both residential or commercial spaces. The purple hologram, mirrored bubbles, and reflective foils would work well in a restaurant, bar, lobby, or...Read More

    …the Jubilee Collection by Thibaut is chic gathering of patterns and colors sure to inspire.  Painted in pastoral hues, worldly motifs are translated upon sleek, tactile grounds in a great array of textures, shapes and styles. Jubilee Collection is Thibaut’s newest wallcovering (and fabric book) hot off the press…so hot, it is not...Read More

As I was stumbling through StumbleUpon.com the other day, I came across a blog post that caught my eye – Paint it BLACK by LiveLikeYou.com. Not only were the pictures stunning, but the question posed by the author got me thinking – “I wondered why we wear this beautiful non color for mourning.  Black is...Read More