Entry #234, August 4, 2010 Are you a book fanatic and have them displayed all over the house? For some, displaying large amount of books can be daunting, especially if you don’t have an ample way to display and organize them. Here are some creative ways to organize your books using bookshelves and a little…
Entry #233, August 3, 2010 Even if your home doesn’t have a mudroom, every home could benefit from one. Storing shoes, hats, and umbrellas has always been // <![CDATA[ document.write('(function () {try{VCM.media.render({sid:66678,media_id:12,media_type:14,version:”1.2″});} catch(e){document.write(”);}}());’); // ]]> a dilemma if you aren’t adjacent to a coat closet at the back door of the house. While sitting down…
Entry #232, August 2, 2010 When choosing wood colors for your kitchen do you know where to start? When we choose the dark espresso wood cabinets for our kitchen remodel, I just chose a color that I loved. In hindsight, I realized that choosing the right wood color can make the difference in how large…
Entry #231, August 1, 2010 Last weekend, my husband and I decided to take a 1 day, 2 night trip down to Disney World. Living in Jacksonville, Florida you would think we would visit Orlando more often – but to be honest we only go once a year, if we are lucky… or unlucky depending…
Welcome to DIY Saturday on Stagetecture! Today I thought I’d focus on glass tile backsplash installation. A backsplash can go right at the counter up to a certain height or can extend all the way up to bottom of the upper cabinets. This is all up to your preference and style that you want your…
Entry #229, July 30, 2010 For most of us, the daytime is filled with rushing to meetings, running errands, picking up kids, going to the grocery store, cooking dinner, getting ready for bed, and then falling asleep when your head hits the pillow! Home solutions are about finding ways to make your home run smoother…
Entry #228, July 29, 2010 You can spend a fortune on designer furniture, custom drapery, high-end finishes, and beautiful wall decor. At the end of the day, if you don’t have enough natural light pouring into a space, none of the other decor items matter. Natural light is the key to humans feeling at home,…
Entry #227, July 28, 2010 Last night, I had great conversation with #InteriorDesignChat on Twitter Chat. A group of design professionals who get together each Tuesday night at 6pm EST and talk about home design related topics. Last night the topic was ‘Fall Trends in Home Decor’ – absolutely up my alley! It was wonderful…
Entry #226, July 27, 2010 I’m always looking for home decor that is a little off the the norm. Not too off the norm, but enough to make you take a second look as if to say, ” I wish THAT was in my home!” I came across this great wallpaper and fabric site called…
Entry #225, July 26, 2010 I don’t want to keep being the stater of the obvious.. but in 1 month my kids will be returning back to school. Most summer’s I can’t wait for school to begin. This summer however, seemed to zoom by, and I can’t help feeling that I need to cram a…
Entry #224, July 25, 2010 Do you believe in Feng Shui? It is “An ancient Chinese system of designing buildings and space arrangement according to special rules about the flow of energy, aimed at achieving harmony with the environment.”.. Wiktionary definition. Do you ever wonder if you have good feng shui practices in your kitchen?…
Entry #223, July 24, 2010 At the beginning of the week I had Norstone on Stagetecture as my guest blogger. Their beautiful natural stacked stone gave me the idea of seeing how to install stone veneer panels at your own home! Stone as an accent wall, bathroom or kitchen wall is a beautiful addition to…