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DIY Wood Holiday Decor
Let’s face it: The holidays can get expensive. You have gifts to purchase, decorations to buy and, sometimes, plane tickets to visit family or friends. While we can’t help you with your holiday gift list, we can help you make your home festive for the holidays without breaking the bank.
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4 Easy Ways to Warm Your Home This Winter
It’s almost winter! That means cooler temperatures and (unfortunately) higher energy bills. But you don’t have to spend this winter wrapped in a blanket by the fire trying to keep warm. There are some very simple things you can do in your home to ensure that you stay comfortable and cozy all season long.
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Benefits of a Wood Door
In my last post, I broke down the components of a wood stile and rail door. Now, I’ll demonstrate how wood doors benefit homeowners in a tangible way.
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Creating the Look with GordonDunning Interior Design: “Fresh Traditional” Bedroom
Previously, we shared the inspiration behind a bright and beautiful open-concept kitchen designed by Lathem Gordon and Cate Dunning, the talented duo of GordonDunning interior design. Today, they share what went into creating what they call a “fresh traditional” bedroom featuring a judges paneling accent wall and blue and white hues.
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Thanksgiving DIY Decor
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and you’ve likely got a lot on your plate! While we can’t help you with your Thanksgiving menu or holiday guest list, we can help make decorating for Turkey Day a bit less stressful. Check out some of our favorite festive DIY Thanksgiving decor projects.
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Breaking Down Doors: Stile and Rail Doors
You’ve heard that saying, “it’s what is on the inside that counts.” Well, the same is true with doors. The composition of a door determines its strength, durability, even energy efficiency and ability to diffuse sound waves throughout your home.
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Creating the Look with GordonDunning Interior Design: Bright & Beautiful Open-Concept Kitchen
Previously, we shared the inspiration behind a light and lovely living room designed by Lathem Gordon and Cate Dunning, the talented duo of GordonDunning interior design. Today, they share what went into creating this beautiful and functional open-concept kitchen, equipped with fluted moulding on the cabinets and modern finishes.
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Creating the Look with GordonDunning Interior Design: Light & Lovely Living Room
Recently we introduced you to Lathem Gordon and Cate Dunning, the talented duo of GordonDunning interior design, who helped us create some gorgeous interior spaces for a recent photo shoot. Today, they share what went into creating this light and lovely living room with lots of original trim work.
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Meet the Ladies of GordonDunning, who’ve got some Boom Pow Energy
This August, Woodgrain worked with Lathem Gordon and Cate Dunning, the super-talented women of GordonDunning, and photographer (or “magical fairy genius” as Lathem calls her) Sarah Dorio, to capture moulding in a curated selection of exquisitely designed homes.
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What Are Moulding Build-Ups?
Moulding in and of itself adds architectural interest and design to any room, but a moulding build-up takes it to a whole new level. Build-ups are achieved by stacking two or more pieces of moulding together in order to create a unique, fully customized look.
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