This OR That: Engineered Hardwood VS Solid Hardwood?

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If you’re looking at hardwood flooring options for your home, you have a major choice ahead of you: engineered or solid. There’s no question about it: Both types of hardwood floors are beautiful. Not only are they currently “on trend,” as the experts would say, but they can make any home look elegant and classy without the hassle of carpet.  …

This OR That: Tile VS Shingle Roof?

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A roof is a roof is a roof, right?  WRONG!  There really are superior roofing materials available.  When most people think of a roof, they think of shingles. But actually, traditional asphalt shingles aren’t the only option. Now, many homeowners opt for tile roofs instead.If you are trying to decide what kind of material to use on your roof here …

This OR That: Block VS Frame?

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There are two main options consumers have on the Central Florida housing scene- there are basically two choices when it comes to home construction material: block or frame.  But ask any expert in the home-building industry if one construction material is any better or more popular than the other and you’re likely to get conflicting answers.  Some builders and architects …

This OR That: Laminate VS Vinyl?

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When you want a durable, economical, attractive floor covering for your home that you can install by yourself, you may find yourself gravitating toward either vinyl flooring or laminate flooring. Both floors hit those key points. But between the two, which flooring is a better choice for your home? Laminate VS Vinyl Vinyl flooring is a 100-percent synthetic material. In …

Kitchen Trends: Open Shelving

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Open shelving is one the most popular—and also the most controversial—kitchen trends of recent years. There’s a lot to like about it: it can make a kitchen feel more light and open, and it’s a great way to display dishes, if that’s your thing. But open shelving can also look a bit… unfinished. That’s why we love this new twist …

Mid Century Modern

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Mid-century modern design has really made its comeback, so we thought we would go into the history and aesthetics that make mid-century modern furniture so desirable.  Starting around 1945 and lasting until 1975, the mid-century modern design aesthetic was inspired by the widely popular Bauhaus movement that took place in Germany. The world was winding down from being at war …

Interior Painted Doors

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If you’re still looking for fun activities you can do during quarantine–especially ones that get the whole family involved, why not try painting your interior doors?  Painted interior doors can be the needed change you need indoors and can work in every color of the rainbow. Not only do colorful doors make a bold statement, but they are so easy …

Multi-Functional Spaces

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With households experiencing remote working and learning at home, multifunctional spaces have become one of the most relevant interior design trends 2020 has seen. Designs of homes have taken to open-plans for a while now making the existence of multifunctional rooms possible.  Multi-functional Spaces A doubling up of space and functionality is most commonly seen in the kitchen and dining …