How to Use Trends Wisely (Create a Timeless Home With Character)
White cabinets, subway tile, generic wood flooring – does the sound of that combo make you nervous, or stifle a yawn? It shouldn’t, as those…
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5 Paint Color Guides to Read BEFORE Choosing a Color
LRV, undertones, exposures, lighting, personal tastes – there’s a lot to consider when choosing paint colors. While this blog post touches on these topics, you’ll…
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The 13 Best Warm Quartz Countertops (2026)
The Most Popular Warm-Toned Quartz & Quartzite Countertops While white quartz countertops are still in style for many homeowners today, a new wave of countertops…
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The Best Budget Decorating Ideas & Smart Trend Choices: Part 4 of 4
Is bigger always better? Not in my world! When it comes to decorating your home, it’s easy to go overboard, especially as it relates to…
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Quartz vs. Granite Countertops: Which is Better?
Resale, resealing, heat-resistance, & more… When it comes to home updates that add value, granite and quartz countertops are the top contenders. And while there…
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How to Create a Timeless, Trend-Proof Home Design
Are you tired of designing a room that looks outdated a few years later? Do you love trends but want to create a home with…
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How Much Light (Watts or Lumens) Does a Room Need?
How to fix a dark room, and it ain’t with paint… While I am a paint color and home update expert, I’m NOT a rocket…
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3 White Kitchen Cabinet Palettes: REAL HOMES, Real Budgets
COUNTERTOP, BACKSPLASH, CABINETS, & MORE Are you designing a white kitchen but don’t know how to coordinate your finishes? Or maybe you’re updating your existing…
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QUESTIONNAIRE: Is it Better to Paint or Restain Wood Cabinets
ARE PAINTED CABINETS BETTER THAN STAINED? I love most 1990s oak cabinets. Crazy right? I know that 90% of you curse your oak, maple, or…
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What Paint Colors & Countertops Go Best With Black Appliances
updatingWhile stainless steel is undoubtedly the most popular appliance finish for a kitchen, black takes a close second, and white…well, that’s a whole different topic….
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How to Reduce Echo in a Room
How to Improve the Acoustics in Your Room (Decoratively) Hello hello hello… In the good old days (you know, the 90s), echoing didn’t seem to…
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How to Coordinate Wood Stains Like a Pro: Oak, Maple, Cherry, Alder (& More)
Match & Coordinate Different Wood Tones Have you always wanted to coordinate wood stains like a pro? Or maybe it’s just a one-time thing, and…
