Entry #235, August 5, 2010 Are you considering on upgrading your home? What parts of your home should you put more money into, and what areas should you focus on if you plan to sell your home? These questions are common when deciding to take on a home improvement job. Consider your budget, and if ... continue reading...
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Choosing the Perfect Wood Color for Your Kitchen
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 ... continue reading...
Making Your Home More Enjoyable With Light
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 ... continue reading...
Does your Kitchen Have Good Feng Shui?
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 ... continue reading...
Sharing a Home Office: Inspiration and Ideas
Entry #219 July 20, 2010 In this day and age where space is limited in homes I find it inspiring to see home offices that share a common space refreshing. Obviously, in homes that have multiple spaces and enough room to accommodate more than one desk area - this is the optimal situation. Today, I ... continue reading...
Wood Ceiling Inspiration: HGTV’s – Sarah’s House
Entry #203, July 5, 2010 Last season on HGTV's Sarah's House - I never missed an episode! I loved how she would buy a run down home, and completely bring it back to life. Last season it was an old farmhouse. One of the million touches I loved was a an old barn wood ceiling in the boy's room. At ... continue reading...
Summer Party at the Last Minute? No problem!
Entry #113, June 16, 2010 Did your co-workers just invite themselves over to your house? How about an old out of town friend calls and wants to see you after 10 years!? Whether these sound like your life, or not - anytime a summer party can be thrown together. My whole thought is, "Yeah, but will ... continue reading...
Making Your Home Safe and Comfortable
Guest Blog Entry #5 - May 24, 2010 In a past blog post we explored the idea of downsizing from the family home. Family of the elderly have to think about lifestyle changes, and so do the people who interact with them. Having your home comfortable and safe for the Aging, is a concept that we don't ... continue reading...
D.I.Y. Saturday #1 – Getting Inspiration from Before and After Rooms
One of my goals for Stagetecture, is to help you create a beautiful home, on your own. This means providing you ideas, resources, and inspiration to help you feel confident about picking a project, and going for it! Each Saturday, I will bring you "Do it yourself or D.I.Y. Saturday" A ... continue reading...
Nighttime entertaining anyone?
Entry #95, May 21, 2010 We are two weeks into our Restoration Hardware Giveaway, and I've been getting great feedback. BUT - Here's the thing, you have to leave your comments, on the comment form for the giveaway! Last week I showed you the great Baby & Child section of Restoration Hardware. ... continue reading...
Green Living – A Manhattan high-rise apartment goes green!
Entry #93, May 17, 2010 When I was in elementary school I use to read Architectural Digest magazine's like they were cartoon books! The beautiful decor, and the architectural elements intrigued, and entertained me. As Stagetecture 'grows up', I want to start bringing in elements of design that ... continue reading...
D.I.Y. Saturday’s – The Power for You to Get it Done!
Resources to help you get your project done! D.I.Y. Saturday's Each Saturday throughout the summer, Stagetecture will feature a new DIY project. Resources, information, and How-to articles on how to get you working on that weekend project.. not just thinking about it! DIY Saturday ... continue reading...