Shutters…Still as Beautiful as Ever

By Lindsey Walta, September 26, 2008 | In Home Design |

Do you dream of having plantation shutters in your new home? If you do, you are not alone. They are one of the coveted must-haves in many new homes and rate up there with hardwood floors for many. Not only do they serve as a beautiful window dressing, they are extremely functional for light control. . . .

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Creative Kitchen Ideas

By Lindsey Walta, September 24, 2008 | In Home Design |

Courtesy of Cottage Living Magazine

Unique light fixtures resembling gas lights make a statement in this clean-lined kitchen. The use of neutrals contrasted with the white stone countertops creates a light and airy feeling throughout.

An innovative way to break up your counterspace is shown in this built-in . . .

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How Long Will Your Major Home Purchases Last?

By Lindsey Walta, September 22, 2008 | In Home Design |

The Chicago Tribune recently wrote an article titled, ”Built to last? Check home’s life expectancy.” This was a great quick overview of how long you can expect the major purchases you will make in your new home to . . .

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5 Easiest Ways to Change the Look of a Room

By Lindsey Walta, September 15, 2008 | In interior decorating |

1: Paint – it’s relatively cheap and you can easily get a room done in less than a weekend. If you want a small change, try painting a different shade of the color you already have. Go darker for a more dramatic look, or lighter if your current color has gotten stuffy. If you want . . .

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Laminate Flooring = Ewww …… Not Anymore

By Lindsey Walta, September 12, 2008 | In interior decorating |

Remember your grandmother’s brown and browner checkerboard linoleum kitchen floor? You know, the one where the seams were visible and the glue no longer stuck at the edges? Well I do. Which is exactly why I turned my nose up at the thought of putting….gasp….laminate hardwood flooring in my home. After all, I got my . . .

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