Design Inspiration: Wood Mode’s Toulon Butler’s Pantry Provides Some New Twists On an Old Classic!

Leaded glass and angular details enhance the space’s Old World appeal. This classic butler’s pantry provides old world influence with leaded glass, angular detail and contrasting stain and opaque finishes. The warmth of walnut in Matte Potomac contrasts with a Vintage Silver Pine interior in the Toulon Butler’s Pantry by Wood-Mode.  [Show slideshow] In the
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5 Design Tips for a Small Kitchen Makeover

Your small kitchen CAN have some style and charm! The truth is that there are plenty of clever ways to give your small kitchen a face-lift, adding personality and life to your space. Consider these tips during the design process… Maximize Storage Where You Can Look above, below and even behind for places to maximize
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Kitchen Design Tips – The Advantages and Disadvantages of a Kitchen Desk

Home design is beginning to change because of the digital age. For many households the home office is now a priority, especially for those in which someone works from home. What does a family do if there isn’t an extra bedroom or designated office space? How about the kitchen??? Now, many families enter directly from the
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Shelving Ideas That Will Give Your Home More Storage Space…

If we design smart, we can add storage space where there isn’t any now. It’s rare to hear a homeowner say that they have too much storage. The following ideas will help you get the most out of your home, keep it uncluttered and looking great! Kitchen Shelving Ideas Column Shelving – Some larger kitchens
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Tips For Making a Small Bathroom Seem Much Larger…

Maybe it’s the 3rd bathroom that was added as an afterthought or maybe it’s a bathroom in a small house with small rooms. Either way, don’t sweat it, because using the proper colors and using mirrors and storage to your advantage can make your small bathroom feel larger. Keep the Same Color Tones Throughout Bold
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8 Storage and Convenience Features You Can Include in Your Kitchen Cabinetry…

Get a Handle On It – Knob and Handle Choices Just Right For Your New Cabinetry

They may be the last thing you think about when it comes to determining the look of your new bathroom or kitchen cabinets. But they’ll always be the first point of interaction. Whether you’re selecting semi-custom doors/drawers, or going with completely custom order cabinetry, the right handle and knob choice will help you pull your
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Design Inspiration: Wood Mode’s Southampton Collection Offers Classic Georgian Architecture with a Country Home Feel

This late Georgian style kitchen has a restrained sophistication that is classic and comfortable. Its stately appearance has been revisited many times in the decades since and has come to be a touchstone for country homes throughout the United States. Scale, proportion, symmetry, and balance were key factors in design. The period is characterized by the
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8 Steps To Designing and Installing a New Kitchen…

Seems like every homeowner is watching decorating shows on TV these days and getting inspired by them, but the reality is that creating a new kitchen is a detailed process and involves more time than you may first think. Below are 8 steps to achieving your dream Kitchen.  Establish Main Objectives The priorities you establish in this step will drive
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What You Need To Know Before Replacing Your Kitchen Cabinets

The Kitchen is the heart of most homes so remodeling usually happens there first. New kitchen cabinets can make a dated, uncomfortable  and inefficient kitchen into a beautiful, comfortable, and functional space. There are many finishes and price points to choose from these days. Use some of the following suggestions when figuring out which cabinets to buy and how
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