Imagine a room in your new home. Some colors have already been chosen, but it’s up to you to finish the design with furniture and accessories. How do you choose? This lovely still life provides some ideas about the process. The kitchen shown here has cabinets in country green paint along with some rustic distressed […]

Imagine a room in your new home. Some colors have already been chosen, but it’s up to you to finish the design with furniture and accessories. How do you choose? This lovely still life provides some ideas about the process. The kitchen shown here has cabinets in country green paint along with some rustic distressed […]

If your home has vaulted ceilings in one or more rooms, you know the difficulty you face maintaining the drama a high ceiling provides while keeping the space warm and inviting. This hotel lobby has captured some of the both goals. Several design decisions made this possible. First, the layout and architectural features of the […]

If your home has vaulted ceilings in one or more rooms, you know the difficulty you face maintaining the drama a high ceiling provides while keeping the space warm and inviting. This hotel lobby has captured some of the both goals. Several design decisions made this possible. First, the layout and architectural features of the […]

Do you want to add architectural details to your home while still keeping a contemporary look? Slate can capture attention while still serving as a backdrop to dramatic colors and other design choices. Take a look at how this grey slate wall provides drama without any color at all. The textures of the tiles capture […]

Do you want to add architectural details to your home while still keeping a contemporary look? Slate can capture attention while still serving as a backdrop to dramatic colors and other design choices. Take a look at how this grey slate wall provides drama without any color at all. The textures of the tiles capture […]

Saxony carpets are plush, luxurious and extra soft, made by the cut loop pile method. These carpets are specially designed for extra softness. Available in different patterns and numerous textures, these carpets are made of 100% wool, or by combining silk or linen with wool. This carpet is woven very fine, which makes it quite […]

With the sepia browns, soft greens and a touch of blue, this scene is not about color, it’s about texture. The house has a roof of varied tiles that provides interest despite the single tone of brown. The wall is the color of old parchment with touches of worn down paint and breaks in the […]

Hartco Flooring is now part of the Armstrong flooring family.  Armstrong Hardwood has a variety of species and finishes and will continue Hartco’s popular hand-scraped wood flooring collection.  Designs and styles include distressed and rustic, exotics and contemporary dark stained flooring. This collection has something for every décor style.   The Armstrong Hardwood collection has […]

Do you find that choosing clothes out of your cluttered closet is a source of anxiety? Did you buy some of those hangars that are supposed to save space only to find that your clutter just moved down a few feet? If so, it’s time for drastic measures. Follow these few steps to closet control. […]

Has one of your children suggested that he or she temporarily move back home? This can happen for a number of reasons. It may be to reduce expenses while returning to school or after a layoff. It’s a good way to save money for a down payment on a home, or pay back some debts. […]

As parents age, eventually you may have to help them re-design their lives. Health issues can make it hard for a parent to continue to live independently, but personality, emotional and financial factors may eliminate the possibility of assisted living or other institutional options. If you’re considering bringing one or both parents into your home, […]