Blog Topics: home decor & maintenance

home decor and maintenance

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.

Behind the Scenes at Fixer Upper

Behind the Scenes at Fixer Upper

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Types of Home Insulation

Types of Home Insulation

After spending a week over the Christmas holiday in a 100+ year old farm house in northern Indiana, I can vouch for the value of quality insulation....

Solving the Room Identity Crisis

Solving the Room Identity Crisis

During a recent sit-down with a friend, I casually vented my frustration about my living room. I’m an architect, for goodness sake; I should be able...

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Ways to Save On Your Electric Bill

Dallas Architects, Laura Davis and Larry Paschall share some ideas that might help you save not just on your summer electric bill, but throughout...

Bringing the Indoors Out

Bringing the Indoors Out

Have fun bringing the indoors out.  Don't be afraid to combine traditional indoor elements with the outdoors. If you're entertaining a lot, don't be...

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