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DIY Countertop Renovation Done with Ease

Posted by | DIY, Home Design | One Comment

Making a house a home is the beauty of home ownership to me. It is also a constantly evolving process as needs and trends are always changing. A recent project was to update a bathroom without actually replacing the countertop. Thanks to Marble Dreams Resurfacing Kit by Daich Coatings, I was able to easily redesign the space with a modern feel.   

If you have ever gotten to where you want to remodel a space in your home but the timing or budget isn’t right, I have just the solution for you.  I discovered a DIY method to updating your countertops without needing a plumber or spending all that money to buy and install new ones.… Read more

Kitchen Remodel Step 2 The Details

Posted by | Design, Home Design, Interior Decorating, Kitchen remodel, Remodel | 22 Comments

We have made the exciting decision to remodel our kitchen, found our talented interior designer, discussed our ideas, goals and budget and are now ready to move forward into the details of the plan. For this next step in the process, we are going to talk about the kitchen’s layout and materials in our question and answer style with interior designer, Jack Ovadia.

Inspiring Kitchen:

How is a kitchen layout determined? If we want to add an island, what kind of space do we need?

Jack:

Generally, people with smaller families have smaller kitchens. When we start looking at family environments we see pantries, higher cabinets, major cooktops equipped with ranges, extra countertop space for serving and entertaining.… Read more

How To Choose Tile For Your Stairs

Posted by | Design, Education, Home Design, Remodeling | No Comments

In my house, remodeling a space is always on my mind. That may mean a small or big project involving the floors, walls, furniture, appliances, lighting, bedding and the list goes on. I love being creative, teaching myself about new techniques, materials, illusions, colors and designs. Over the last couple of years, I have been moving from room to room updating, improving and designing new spaces.  This post is to share a quick lesson on how to choose tile for your stairs. 

The entry to my home has stairs that were tiled and then a landing that was carpeted. While the tiles made sense, the carpet definitely didn’t as it accumulated all the dirt from shoes coming in from outside.… Read more