Thursday, June 10, 2010
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Check out the new photos from the 2010 TABA Parade of Homes. http://ping.fm/vt9Bt?aid=178582&id=360290299329&ref=mf
2010 Parade of Homes: A Must See
Wow! I just returned from touring two parade homes here in Tyler and it never ceases to amaze me what a designer can do with a little tile and a lot of imagination. I have to give a special acknowledgment to Deborah Drennan, an ASID certified designer, for all of her hardwork on the parade's this year.
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of the most intriguing aspects of Deborah's designs are the use of deco pieces and glass inserts to bring a more elegant look to plain showers and tub surrounds. Using tile or natural stone in a shower is often a slightly more expensive option than acrylic and so many people are hesitant. If you do decide to go the extra mile for the sake of design by tiling yo
ur shower then adding a few strategically placed deco pieces is a must. The extra expense is minimal but often goes a long way in displaying your unique personality in a subtle way.
Another option is to change the direction of the room by turning a tile floor on a diagonal slant. This expense is also marginal and can often add spacial width and make the room seem larger.
Please take some time this week and visit a couple of homes in your neighborhood. For more information on the 2010 Parade of Homes you can access the TABA website.
One
of the most intriguing aspects of Deborah's designs are the use of deco pieces and glass inserts to bring a more elegant look to plain showers and tub surrounds. Using tile or natural stone in a shower is often a slightly more expensive option than acrylic and so many people are hesitant. If you do decide to go the extra mile for the sake of design by tiling yo
ur shower then adding a few strategically placed deco pieces is a must. The extra expense is minimal but often goes a long way in displaying your unique personality in a subtle way.Another option is to change the direction of the room by turning a tile floor on a diagonal slant. This expense is also marginal and can often add spacial width and make the room seem larger.
Please take some time this week and visit a couple of homes in your neighborhood. For more information on the 2010 Parade of Homes you can access the TABA website.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Friday, May 28, 2010
New 2010 Trends for Kitchens
In almost any home, the kitchen is often the room that we spend the most time in as a family. It stands to reason then that we should put more loving care into the design of our kitchens than any other room in the house.Kitchen design over the last fifteen years has changed dramatically and bolder colors have finally found a more predominant place. Ten years ago, the color trend for kitchens was muted and minimalistic. Walls and counter-tops were usually from the off white or light beige color family and woods tended to be natural oaks. The main goal was to blend colors rather than offer contrast.
More recently, bold splashes of color are used to add individuality to kitchen decor. According to Home and Garden TV, color is now showing up in some unexpected places such as faucets, cabinet insets, and counter-top appliances. For more ideas on how to update the color in your kitchen visit the HomePlus website and use our design your room feature.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
May is National Karastan Month so all Karastan carpets are on sale. Come and check it out. http://ping.fm/DFmiG
Monday, May 10, 2010
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