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The Building Blocks of Sustainable Living
In recent years, sustainability has become a priority for more people in their lives, homes, and environment. Sustainable interior design is meant to create a home that’s better for the environment and the planet. To design a sustainable home, you must introduce sustainable materials and furniture, natural lighting, natural materials, greenery, and timeless and highly
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The Revival of Dark Wood
Dark wood tones have nearly been forgotten over the last decade as light wood tones took over homes. Dark wood exudes a rich look and feel and has many benefits over light wood tones. We’re expecting dark wood tones to make a comeback as more traditional designs begin to pop back up. Floors, cabinetry, doors,
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Why Farmhouse Style Continues to Pop Up
Hearing “Farmhouse style” in the 21st century will have you pondering about this “outdated” trend, wondering why you still see it popping up everywhere. Traditional Farmhouse style at its core has slowly evolved and is being incorporated into other interior design styles like Modern Farmhouse, Industrial Farmhouse, Urban Farmhouse, etc. This design has transitioned away
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Why You Need MDF Router Carved Doors in Your Home
Homeowners often choose interior doors that are fundamental but lack visual interest. Interior doors are arguably the most undervalued design element when it comes to aesthetics! With thousands of door designs, styles, and configurations to choose from, finding the perfect door is an integral part of complementing your overall style. Our MDF Router Carved Doors
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Choosing Furniture for the Top 5 Interior Styles
Finding the perfect furniture to match your interior style can be tricky! Do you find yourself leaning towards straight clean lines, curves, or even a mix? Choosing furniture and décor is the highlight of designing any space; “the cherry on top” so to speak. It’s the key component to tying a room together. With so
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Viva Magenta: The 2023 Pantone Color of the Year
We saw bold, bright colors all throughout 2022. Homes engulfed in green and blue hues. This year we’re expecting bolder, brighter colors. Pantone Color of the Year was announced as Viva Magenta 18-1750, a stand-out statement color descending from the red family. Like previous years, this color is rooted in nature. In fact, inspiration came from
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The Top 10 Interior Trends of 2023
As 2022 comes to an end, we are observing Pinterest’s search engines and preparing ourselves for the interior design trends of 2023. Interior design changes much like fashion, mixing old styles with new styles. Based on the most recent search trends, we’re expecting a resurgence of last year’s trends with even more color, new luxuries,
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How to Prepare Your Windows For Winter
When the temperature drops, it’s time to prepare for winter. Windows are one of the most important things to prep when temperatures get colder. You don’t want drafts coming through the windows, so make sure you take care of them before cold weather sets in. Even if you have high quality windows like Windsor Windows,
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How to Achieve a Dark Academia Home Library
If you’re a fan of literature, history, and classic architecture with dark moody vibes then Dark Academia may be your new favorite interior design. Dark Academia is a sultry interior design style that embraces a studious vintage look. Influenced by Oxbridge and Ivy League schools, this interior design is a resurgence of intellectualism. Think of
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The Ultimate Guide To Achieving An Urban Rustic Interior Design
If you love Industrial design and minimalism, you may need to consider an Urban Rustic interior style. Urban interior design has become a popular trend in recent years for design enthusiasts living in major cities. While it may seem like a contemporary style to some, it’s been around for a long time. While “rustic” and
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