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Blog Topics: home decor & 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.
How to Declutter your Home and Restore your Joy
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...
Behind the Scenes at Fixer Upper
Updated November 2018 We admit it: we’re unrepentant Fixer Upper junkies. It’s as gratifying for us as it is for non-architect viewers to see rooms...
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....
Remodel Your Kitchen: What’s Your Kitchen Personality?
Updated March 20, 2018 One of the first conversations we will have with you when you decide to remodel your kitchen is to learn about how you will...
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...
Home Maintenance and the Weekend Warrior
I know you’ve done it. You’ve started a project around your house early Saturday morning with enthusiasm and purpose. Come Monday morning you’re...
Dallas Architect Loves Red and White Quilts
Happy Valentines Day! Dallas Architect, Laura Davis, AIA couldn’t pass up sharing this architectural display of historic red and white quilts. In...
Garlands and Lights and Trees, Oh My!
Welcome to the holiday decorating season. If you haven’t already, the time has come to start fluffing your house in preparation for holiday...
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
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...
Creative Entertaining in Small Spaces
It seems as houses have gotten larger, yards have gotten smaller. Don’t let that keep you from entertaining; just get creative. Residential lots...