2023 Colors of the Year- Redend Point by Sherwin-Williams

2023 Colors of the Year- Redend Point by Sherwin-Williams

Redend Point by Sherwin-Williams is of the earth. Upon looking at a swatch of this paint, I saw sand. Sherwin-Williams, no doubt, also saw sand and was inspired to create a chic neutral that tells the story of an outside adventure brought indoors into the places we cherish. This shade is warm and comforting, yet fresh and new, perfectly pairing with any inside plant life to reimagine the essence of the outdoors.

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2023 Colors of the Year- Raspberry Blush by Benjamin Moore

2023 Colors of the Year- Raspberry Blush by Benjamin Moore

Benjamin Moore agrees that joy is one of the color themes of 2023. Benjamin Moore’s Raspberry Blush is a joyful, zippy, tart, pinkish red. I don’t think of the color ‘raspberry’; instead, I think of it as a coral. It’s a hip and industrious shade, not lavish; rather, it is richly pigmented, high-quality, and modern.

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2023 Colors of the Year- Viva Magenta by Pantone

2023 Colors of the Year- Viva Magenta by Pantone

Pantone’s Color of the Year homepage looks otherworldly. One of the images featured on the company’s page to introduce Viva Magenta looks like a riverbank of crystalline space flowers blooming into fanciful, ripe iridescence. Another featured image shows a graceful figure stretching as if in a dance, made of a combination of organic, fabric-like sinews and neon tubes of light lacing throughout. What kind of picture is Pantone painting for us with their 2023 COTY?

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Interviewing the Expert - The Budget

Interviewing the Expert - The Budget

Welcome to Part 2 in our Remodeling FAQs series, where John and I discuss answers to all my most challenging remodeling industry consumer questions. This installment is all about budgeting and pricing, undoubtedly one of the most crucial and sensitive aspects of a remodeling project.

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Interviewing the Expert - Where to Start?

Interviewing the Expert - Where to Start?

In this information age, it is easy to search the internet and find answers, but are they accurate? Are they from a reputable expert? As a consumer, it is unfortunately easy to be led astray, and if it is in the context of a time- and cost-intensive initiative like a home remodeling project, there is a lot on the line. In this interview Part 1, I sit down with John Clark to discuss common questions about planning your home remodeling project.

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Featured in “Cape Cod Home” magazine

Featured in “Cape Cod Home” magazine

In 2019, a Chicago-based upscale interior designer - Allyson Muller - contacted me via Yelp (a popular business review website). Allyson was interested in restoring her recently acquired condo in New Seabury's Maushop Village.

Interior designers may sometimes be difficult to work with, so I was originally apprehensive to accept her as a client. Despite my reservations, Allyson persuaded me to collaborate with her on her project after several back and forth chats.

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7 Tricks to Maximize Your Tiny Apartment

7 Tricks to Maximize Your Tiny Apartment

A spacious home: we all want it, but it does come at a cost. When faced with a small space problem, the solution often requires creativity. Thankfully, we can draw upon the expertise of many talented designers who have had great success putting their tips and tricks to the test in homes, apartments, and small residences. Creating optical illusions and making thoughtful, logistical choices will need to become tools in your tool belt.

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What is a Wetroom?

What is a wetroom, you ask? The fact that we even need to ask is a telltale sign that this home design trend is not a traditional American one. To paint a picture of a European-style wetroom: imagine a steamy, spa-like room that functions as a giant shower. This room likely has a gently sloping floor with a central drain in the middle. The shower sits flush with the floor to allow the water to flow into the drain.

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All About Arts & Crafts Homes

All About Arts & Crafts Homes

The Craftsman-style home is about so much more than hand-crafted stone, woodwork, and natural materials. This style represents a shift in the collective cultural attitude about industrialization and its place in the world in the late 1890s through the 1920s in America. As is often the case, architecture tells us a story of the culture of the period in which it was built.

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2022 Lighting Fixture and Bathroom Sink Trends

2022 Lighting Fixture and Bathroom Sink Trends

Let’s talk about a few new trends that we’ve seen this year. We’ll start by exploring some creative lighting fixtures and will then move on to some interesting bathroom sinks. Adding on-trend lighting or a statement sink to your remodeling projects will make your space feel modern and polished.

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What is a Workstation Sink?

What is a Workstation Sink?

Multifunctionality is the number one feature underscoring discussions surrounding the workstation sink. Demand for the workstation sink has continued to increase over recent years, and with the way things are shaping up, this item will soon become one of the most desirable, sought-after kitchen remodel items.

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What is Cottagecore?

What is Cottagecore?

Whimsical and nostalgic are the perfect adjectives to describe the new interior design, fashion, and lifestyle trend known as ‘cottagecore.’ Cottagecore emerged as a fashion trend but has since translated into an entire interior design trend akin to modern farmhouse or Scandinavian.

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5 Steps to Your 2022 Remodeling Project

5 Steps to Your 2022 Remodeling Project

This is a great time to get down to business planning for your big (or small) remodeling project if you have not already started. The time to start planning for the rest of the year is now! Take advantage of this ‘downtime’ between the ‘21 holiday season and your upcoming summer social calendar. Don’t procrastinate and get to work now.

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More 2022 Colors: Sherwin-Williams Evergreen Fog

More 2022 Colors: Sherwin-Williams Evergreen Fog

Sherwin-Williams had new beginnings on their mind when they created Evergreen Fog SW 9130. Evergreen Fog is about renewal. If you take a nature-inspiration experience, boil it down to an essence, and create a paint color, you will discover Sherwin-Williams Evergreen Fog.

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More 2022 Colors: Very Peri by Pantone

More 2022 Colors: Very Peri by Pantone

Pantone’s 2022 Color of the Year is a fresh periwinkle bluish-purple tone called Very Peri. Very Peri is not merely a pretty color. Many sources have said purple is the next Millenial Pink, and Very Peri is part of this movement. The existence of generational colors offers insightful commentary on society; we can learn a lot if we pay attention.

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Talking Color with Interior Design Service Online

Talking Color with Interior Design Service Online

February has arrived. We are excited to feature Lisa Davidson, Owner and Designer of Interior Design Service Online, to kick off our color month. We found Interior Design Service Online’s Etsy store via Pinterest and reached out to learn about Lisa’s innovative e-consulting services. Over the past year, she has built up her Etsy store to focus on the paint colors consultations.

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What are ADUs?

What are ADUs?

Have you ever heard of a mother-in-law suite or a granny flat? The official term for this living situation is an accessory dwelling unit (ADU). An ADU is considered a self-contained, full residential unit. Read on to learn more about this alternative-style residence.

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The ABCs of Windows

The ABCs of Windows

Most of us look through windows every day; they are the physical lenses through which we see the world. In addition to being functional, windows are one of the main ways to express your personality and home style. Let’s take some time this week to learn about the different types of window options that exist; consider this research for your next home remodel or upgrade.

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4 Tips for Your Holiday Kitchen

4 Tips for Your Holiday Kitchen

We are now in holiday prime time! You (and others) will likely be spending much more time in your kitchen than during the rest of the year, so it will be paramount to organize your space. This update will ensure smooth and enjoyable meal prep, cookie baking, and more.

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9 Quick & Easy Holiday Home Updates

9 Quick & Easy Holiday Home Updates

Happy Holidays to all! It is that time of year again. Many of us entertain during the November and December months, and some modest home updates can create a fresh and cheerful atmosphere. If you are in the mood for a few revamp ideas, or if there are minor cosmetic issues that are bothering you, read on. Pick one or two suggested projects depending on your time budget. We’ll be discussing small home projects and some decorating update ideas.

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