Category Archives: Interior Design

What is Universal Design-Living in Place? Why Does it Matter?

We’re on a mission to make your spaces more people-friendly than ever.   You in?  Technically speaking, Universal Design refers to the design of buildings, products, and environments to make them accessible to all people, regardless of age, disability, or other factors. However, EVERYONE can … Continue reading

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Should You Hire an Interior Designer?

When buying or remodeling a kitchen, bath, or entire home the decision processes alone can be intimidating and daunting. Homeowners are finding it beneficial to enlist an interior designer for their projects, no matter what the size. Julie Cooke, our … Continue reading

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Lisa Brown’s Fall Kitchen & Bath Trends—And All That Brass!

Design fact: Brass is back! If you love new design takes on old standards, you’re going to love what’s been happening with brass for the home. 314 Design Studio’s Lisa Brown gives us a look at 4 areas where brass … Continue reading

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How to properly clean your washing machine

  If your washing machine is smelling worse than your gym clothes, it may be time to give it a thorough cleaning. Believe it or not even washing machines get dirty and need to be cleaned. The easiest test to determine … Continue reading

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Monday Blues: The Good Kind

The color blue offers a stunning versatility that makes it an ideal complement when paired with different colors, textures and styles. Universally some shade of the color blue is a favorite among men & woman. This versatile color has the … Continue reading

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Marsala: Simple ways to use Pantone’s 2015 Color of the Year in Your Home

Each year the color experts at Pantone join forces to decide which color will be dominant in the new year. This year they settled on the color Marsala which name derives from yes…you guessed it the fortified wine. Holding true … Continue reading

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THE PROS AND CONS OF KITCHEN & BATHROOM COUNTERTOP SURFACES

ACRYLIC Acrylic is a man-made, solid surface (non-porous) product. It comes in either pure acrylic or modified acrylic forms. First introduced by Dupont in the 1970s, Corian® is a leading brand in this market. Pros: Easy to fabricate into custom … Continue reading

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