January 2012
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Kitchen remodeling trends for 2012
Read More: Kitchen remodeling trends for 2012Last week we discussed design trends for the whole house. This week we will focus on the 2012 trends for the kitchen. Before and after photos of a recent kitchen remodel. Major kitchen remodels have a 68.7 percent return on investment. (Annie V. Schwemmer) Kitchen updates rank among the most popular home improvements. The reason:…
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Renovation Solutions: Top home-improvement trends of 2012
Read More: Renovation Solutions: Top home-improvement trends of 2012At this time of year the design community starts the trend talk, discussing home-remodeling trends they foresee for the coming year. Most trends are dictated by consumer priorities, lifestyles and the economy — in other words: demand. Other trends are more about the aesthetics of a home. These trends are usually more short-lived and somewhat…
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Renovation Solutions: Removing chimney opens up myriad design possibilities
Read More: Renovation Solutions: Removing chimney opens up myriad design possibilitiesLast week we discussed adding fireplaces and fireplace remodels. Well, sometimes a fireplace needs to be relocated or removed all together in order to accomplish your design goals. Removing a masonry chimney can be done by a homeowner, but it can be an exhausting – as well as dirty – job. (Annie V. Schwemmer) If…
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You, too, can enjoy the ambiance of a well-designed fireplace
Read More: You, too, can enjoy the ambiance of a well-designed fireplaceEven though this winter has been unseasonably warm and the snow limited, it is still “sit by the fireplace” season. We may not ever light the fire but at least we can enjoy the ambiance of a well designed fireplace and mantel. If you don’t have a fireplace or your existing fireplace is less than…