by admin | Aug 13, 2021 | create, design
Be very careful in vetting contractors as to why they are chosen over other companies. Remember, the more a contractor knows, the more available contracts they will get for your home. Their answers to questions you have are likely to be more helpful than the quality...
by Deborah Cull | Dec 22, 2016 | create, design, inspire
I somehow discovered kraft paper at Home Depot when we repainted our first house. I was inspired to use it as gift wrap and was pleasantly surprised that I liked the way it looked with some fancy red ribbon I purchased through my nieces’ school gift wrap sale. ...
by Deborah Cull | Apr 13, 2016 | design, inspire, thrive
I recently learned from a friend that one of my favorite furniture consignment shops is going out of business, so I was inspired to write a guide to purchasing furniture on a budget. Furniture is dear to my heart. When we were first married we could not...
by Deborah Cull | Mar 10, 2016 | design
Trim work is essential to construction and it hides certain aspects of the house while creating a cohesive look. There are four major types of trim: Baseboards, Crown Moulding, Door Casings, and Window Casings. Window Casings and Door Casings often match or are of a...
by Deborah Cull | Mar 2, 2016 | create, design, inspire, thrive
There were two aspects of our house that drew us to it: the first was that the original owners were the builders and they carefully customized it, taking great pride in its design and construction. The second was that the house was full of unexpected 45-degree...
by Deborah Cull | Feb 24, 2016 | design, uncategorized
A few weeks ago, we covered the design process in four phases. The four phases of design include the Inventory Phase, the Inspiration Phase, the Design Phase, and the Construction Phase. Design involves going back and forth between these phases, but you must start...
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