Once you have completed the planning for the rooms, hallways, and closets, you can begin to think about the finishing touches, those special touches that make a house a home. Pages and pages could be written about paint, window dressings, flooring, and carpets so this blog will attempt to give an overview and then you… Read More
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All the major rooms in the house have been looked at in our Building the Home of Your Dreams series, so it is time to tie things together with closets, hallways, laundry room and, if appropriate a den/office. No home is complete without these considerations, and though it may seem unimportant to take the time… Read More
These are the rooms folks use mainly in the daylight hours. Almost all homes have a living room, but a dining room and family room can be options. So, depending on the makeup of the people who will live in the home, you can determine which of these rooms will be needed. Too, the cost… Read More
The bedroom; next to the kitchen, is the most important room in the home. Most folks spend one-third of their life sleeping. For this reason, having not only a comfortable bed is important, but the right sleeping environment as well. Over the years, there has been a great deal of research and studies involving how… Read More
The bathroom is probably the smallest room in the home, yet likely one of the most important. When planning your dream home, it is essential you take plenty of time to think through exactly what type of bathroom (s) you want and how it(they) should be arranged and furnished. However, before starting to plan the… Read More
Going back probably as far as the caveman, the kitchen was and still is the most valued part of a home. Here is where food, the substance of life, is prepared, and in many instances, here is where people gather to share conversation and mental and emotional encouragement. It is for these reasons a kitchen… Read More