Posts Tagged ‘hardwood’
The Rustic Kitchen of Your Dreams
From the mountains to the city–no matter what part of Texas you call home–rustic design is fitting for any area. Even though the massively popular farmhouse trend has taken the College Station area by storm, rustic is timeless, simple and equally as trendy. If you adore wood, exposed beams, natural finishes and simple design, rustic […]
Save Your Deck from Sun Damage
Whewwww these Texas summers are a doozy! Since we’ve been enduring temps in the 90s lately, the only way to feasibly enjoy your outdoor space this time of year is with tons of shade. A deck umbrella, awning or shade sail are pretty much a must-have to protect your skin from unnecessary sun damage. In […]
For years in the design world we have collectively been falling in love with hardwood and any material that even mimics it (vinyl, tile, etc.). Hardwood lasts forever, is easy to maintain and never goes out of style. It instantly warms up a space and is perfect backdrop for layering textures like a colorful rug […]
Creating the Farmhouse Kitchen You’ve Always Dreamed Of
You don’t have to be a born-and-bred Texan to have fallen head over heels for the wildly popular homey, farmhouse kitchen. Farmhouse kitchens have been splashed in magazines and on home design TV shows for over a decade and the trend doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. If you aren’t familiar, farmhouse kitchens tend to […]
Oh the Difference a Floor Can Make!
When it comes time to start doing a few home renovations, namely replacing and upgrading floors, why are we so quick to overlook the bedroom? Sure, we spend hours poring over the living room to impress guests and just as much attention is paid to the practicality of the floors in both the kitchen and […]
From our clothing, to household furnishings, to even the cars we drive, it’s fair to say that everything in the world around us is moving towards becoming environmentally friendly. With that said, modern flooring options are no exception. Whether you are interested in the environment, health issues or just a quality product at a good […]
Hardwood Floor Refinishing vs. Recoating
Once upon a time, back in the 1960s, practically every home in America was similar in one design aspect: wall-to-wall carpeting. Eek! As the years rolled by and a house full of thick carpet became a thing of the past, homeowner after homeowner would find themselves ripping up old carpet and unearthing the most prized […]
The Pros and Cons of Wide Plank Hardwood Flooring
It’s true what they say: wide plank hardwood flooring really does exude elegance. As far as hardwood flooring options go, this has been one of the most popular in our area of Texas for the past few years and with good reason. Longer, wider planks make your room look larger, more open and less busy. Not surprisingly, […]
It’s impossible to turn on HGTV or flip through the latest issue of Architectural Digest and not notice the mention of shiplap. If you’re not familiar with this massive trend that’s currently dominating the world of interior design, shiplap is a type of board that was originally used to waterproof ships. Characterized by long horizontal […]
Let it Be: The Au Naturale Wood Renaissance
For years we have been trying to cover it up, paint it, distress it, and turn it into something other than what it is, which is just classic, beautiful wood. One trend we are seeing pop up in College Station is the resurgence of wood finishes for cabinets, flooring, backsplashes, vent hoods and countertops. Blame […]
