Homeowner inherited this buffet from her grandparents. It was dark mahogany which was not the right look for the new space. We painted it using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and placed the owner's prized antique mirror above it. Original art by Fred Cox, Alpharetta, GA. Photo by JMAUROPHOTO

Easy DIY project to contain that cumbersome garden hose. Find the tutorial here on my blog: http://www.simplyorganized.me/2014/10/simple-diy-hose-holder.html

Everyone wants clean hot tub water. Consider such products as the Spa Frog Mineral Sanitizer; there’s also floating chlorinators, Sparkle Spa and Spa Bromine/Chlorine Dispensers, and combo sets that make keeping water clean easy to do. Did you know that you can even come to our showroom for a private tutorial on using hot tub chemicals. Just phone our showroom and schedule an appointment. Other practical accessories include spa vacuums, test kits, thermometers, and additives that help soak up oils and suntan lotion. There’s also an attachable handrail that changes direction for support when getting both in and out of your spa. www.longislandhottub.com

Photography by: Mark Tesky
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Natalie M Harmon
Home design - mid-sized transitional l-shaped porcelain tile home design idea with a farmhouse sink, gray cabinets, marble countertops, blue backsplash, glass tile backsplash and white appliances

Please visit the post on my blog to see how I created this festive centerpiece for Christmas. It also made a wonderful vignette in our kitchen!
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While preparing to build their new ICF home in Arcadia, our clients hired EKB to create a modern kitchen that would reflect their lifestyle desires. We call this “The Edge”. This project was all about clean lines while maintaining interest and an inviting warmth in the home. Our custom cabinetry was created with flat panel doors and drawers with laminate finishes for an easy to maintain surface with a modern, crisp edge. Quartz from Dekton – Helena, evokes the feeling of clouds as it soars above the cooktop in a gradated design that was echoed in the hidden channel pulls on the cabinetry below. The Thermador appliances included paneled refrigerator and freezer flanking the induction cooktop and custom vent hood. (If you are not familiar with the benefits Induction offers, watch our video tutorial here: Induction.) Other design elements include our low-bar seating at the island which also incorporates a Galley Workstation Sink. In the tall cabinet to the right of the ovens you will notice the open space below. This allows their robot vacuum to roam freely at the specified time while placing itself out of sight when not in use. As you tour our portfolio, you will see a wide range of styles from Rustic to Ultra Modern. EKB Home does not have one particular style that we “do”. In fact, we strive to make each project unique so that each of our homeowners has something special. This one is just that! For this project, our homeowners invited us into the process before their home was even in the framing stage, allowing us to carefully refine the kitchen and pantry layout long before the finishes were installed. Thoughtful planning during construction leads to a more functional, elevated, and beautifully finished home.

Read entire blog post at: https://www.shadesofgraydesign.com/blog/demystifying-the-cost-of-full-service-interior-design When it comes to interior design, there's no denying that full-service options can carry a substantial price tag. It is in fact, a luxury service. This often prompts the question: "Why is full-service interior design so expensive?" As homeowners, it's natural to feel the urge to take on interior design projects ourselves. After all, we have access to a wealth of inspiration online and countless DIY tutorials at our fingertips; however, there's a distinct advantage to enlisting the expertise of a professional interior designer.

our house now a home created a kids art table using MDF from a book shelf. The space has a chalk board top as well as art supply organization on the wall. There is a bench and stools for the kids but it is all large enough for adults to sit and create too. The complete tutorial is on the blog

Stainless Steel backsplash: Eden Mosaic Tile Roman Pattern Stainless Steel And Pewter Accents Tile EMT_262-MIX-SM .Inspired by the antique cobblestone streets of Europe, this metal mosaic stainless steel tile features three different sizes of tile, including a large square, small square and medium brick but also features matte pewter resin accents that have a unique design and texture. This tile is ideal for stainless steel kitchen backsplashes, accent walls, bathroom walls, and bathroom back splashes. The tiles in this sheet are mounted on a nylon mesh which allows for an easy installation. The non-pewter accents pieces are stainless steel grey in color. The color variation on these non-pewter accents pieces is due to lighting effects. During installation, the non-sanded grout needs to be fully removed from the structured pewter accents before it dries out. "I just want to say how happy I am with the Roman Pattern Tile! ... It's versatile and can be complimented by other glass, marble, or stainless steel tile for the rest of the backsplash at a later time. For now, I'm wowed by the new look it's added to our kitchen. Eden Mosaic Tile, thank you for all the information, tutorials and prompt delivery too. The tiles arrived well packaged and without breakage. It's been a pleasure doing business with your fine company!". Testimonial by Donna E.

Modern Kitchen Designed and Built with Custom Cabinetry in this new construction home in Oklahoma. While preparing to build his new ICF home on the edge of a lake, our client hired us to design and build every room inside the home, including this Modern Kitchen. Beginning with our custom frameless cabinetry with slab doors, we used a finish that provides a soft and luxurious feel in matte black and grey. Interior storage features were added to provide full function, even with tall or deep cabinets. The island was finished with the stone veneer panels in the front, with an electric trash slide out on the user side. To provide even more functionality, the Galley Ideal Workstation was placed in the island, opposite the Thermador Freedom Induction cooktop in against the wall. (If you are not familiar with the benefits Induction offers, watch our video tutorial here: Induction.) Other design elements include our custom, hand=made bronze venthood, and the painstaking placement of the multiple leg pendant lighting over the island. We created a truly functional kitchen for the modern chef!

Brittany Bailey
Home design - small eclectic home design idea in Raleigh

The cabinets, lighting, gorgeous backsplash those chairs scream luxury! What we love about the kitchen? A built-in TV in the corner for cooking/baking tutorials!

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