After having your ideal home built or renovated, then comes the fun part of home decor and maintenance. It’s easy to get swept away for hours on Pinterest and Houzz gathering ideas, but when it’s time to make decisions and order materials, the project gets real, real quick.
Ask anyone who has finished a home remodel project and they will tell you they had no idea how many finishes there were in a house. Most rooms require you to decide on flooring, paint colors, light fixtures, doorknobs, cabinet style, countertops, plumbing fixtures, tile… the list goes on and on.
If you do a little homework you can find quality, low maintenance finishes and fixtures for a variety of budgets and decor styles. You just need to know where to look. Whether you want to change from traditional to contemporary or select a new stone countertop that won’t stain at your next dinner party, we can offer you guidance that will make the decisions easier. Dallas architects, Laura and Holly of hpd architecture + interiors share tips on home decor and maintenance, as well as host regular related podcasts. Don’t go it alone. We are here to help.
Today’s popular HGTV shows continually feature beautiful kitchen remodels which not only make the homeowner blissfully happy but also increase the value of the home. The byproduct of these stories is a strong urge on the part of every person who owns an older house to...
Natural stone is beautiful, but expensive. This Guide for Cleaning Natural Stone Surfaces will help you keep your countertops tip-top.
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COVID-19 has caused many of us to remain at home to help “flatten the curve” on the spread of the virus. Now is a great time to do some clean and disinfect your home. Before you dive into that endeavor though you may want to know what types of cleaners are safe for...
One of the current home decor trends is to bring natural elements into your home. There are so many creative ways to add plants to your interiors, the containers are as interesting as the greenery! Here are six innovative ideas to get you started: This post contains...
Bachelor pads are a single man’s oasis—his hideout, his lair, his crib. But what happens when “his” place becomes “our” place? Or maybe you're not quite to the “me” becomes “we” bit, but are planning for it in the future. If you are ready to take the next step in...
It’s springtime and if you’re like me, you’re all revved up and ready to freshen up your home—not only opening up those doors and windows, but also freshening up the energy, color and textures. There are some fun new trends coming along in home décor, and I’m excited...
If you subscribe to Netflix then you've probably heard of or watched the increasingly popular "HGTV-esque" television series, Tidying Up with Marie Kondo released in January 2019. Each episode features families struggling with decluttering challenges and Marie...
Have you ever asked yourself any of the following questions: How can I make my house look more modern? How can I update my traditional home? How can I incorporate contemporary home design into my old house? If so, you are not alone. The traditional Dallas house built...
Do you feel like you are drowning in STUFF? Do your possessions stress you out instead of bringing you joy? It’s time to break down the steps for sorting, purging, donating, and organizing your things so you can sleep at night and restore your joy!Signs you need to...
