Category Archives: Family
Our living rooms are often more than just a place to watch television and entertain guests. For many of us, we do most of our living at home in the living room. These rooms become a media room, home office, dining room and sometimes even a guest room. While we might not admit it, many [...]
Also posted in Design and Decorating, Furniture | Tagged carpeting, Decor, Decorating, design, family, family friendly homes, family room, flooring, furniture, home, homes, room
A full house of kids and various pets can be tough on floors and furniture. Dirty feet and paws, spills and messes can all wreck havoc on flooring and upholstery. Choosing the right products from the start can be a smart investment. Looking for materials that are stain resistant and durable can save you the [...]
Also posted in Furniture | Tagged carpet, carpeting, children, Decor, Decorating, design, family, furniture, home, homes, room
We have some ideas to inspire you to spend more time as a family unit. One of the best ways to create family time is to create a family room that is warm and inviting for the entire family. Furniture and flooring can go a long way to making the family room a place the [...]
Also posted in Tips and Advice | Tagged carpet, children, Decor, Decorating, design, family, family friendly homes, family room, furniture, home, living room, room
Do you find your home filled with scattered coats, hats, gloves and homework assignments every day when your children come home from school? It may be time to create some organization to help everyone find things in the morning, and help you keep your sanity. How about creating a set of lockers for your children’s [...]
Happy day after the 4th of July! We hope you had a fantastic time with your family and friends celebrating independence, watching fireworks and eating barbeque! Just in case you or someone close to you accidentally dropped some barbeque on the carpet, we thought we’d share a few useful tips on how to properly remove [...]
Also posted in Care and Maintenance, Carpet | Tagged 4th of July, ammonia, barbeque, calling a professional, carpet, CRI, detergent solution, holiday, solvent, stain, vinegar, warm water
Is your laundry room bright and inviting or dreary and dark? This room shows simple touches to add function and comfort. First, a window in this laundry room allows the sunlight to make the space feel open and make the best use of natural light. This can be helpful when looking for stains or opening [...]
Also posted in Design and Decorating, Hints and Tips, Home | Tagged bathroom, bright, dry clothes, dryer, floods, fresh air, inviting, ironing board, laundry room, simple touches, small tile, stains, sunlight, washing machine, water, window
Do you want a water feature in your yard but you’re not sure where to start? Well, consider having one built for you using stone or tile. This waterfall has a natural-tone rectangular tile that creates a rich mood while adding the pleasant sound of splashing water. You can go big or just create a [...]
Also posted in Design and Decorating, Tile and Stone | Tagged contemporary, create your own, dark slate, dimension, fountain, landscape, landscape architect, magic, Outside, patina, rocks, showroom, splashing water, stone, summer, tile, water, waterfall, yard
The romantic side of our natures may make it fun to imagine living in the past in a home such as this one. It may seem like a simpler time, but the demands of basic housekeeping and food preparation were a matter of survival, and comfort and luxuries were rare treats. We can take the [...]
Also posted in Design and Decorating, Hardwood | Tagged basic housekeeping, contains, eating, family, foyer, hand-scraped wood walls, hardship, light pine or maple flooring, log walls, natures, quilt, rich patina, romantic side, table, wood surfaces
Do you find yourself worrying about the safety of your parents or grandparents as they age? Well, they were there to keep you safe when you were young, so it’s time to return the favor. Show them this blog and encourage them to work with you on a simple home safety audit. Nothing suggested here [...]
Also posted in Hints and Tips | Tagged area rugs, bathrooms, deadbolt locks, grandparents, home security, mats, parents, safety, simple home safety, slippery floors, step stool, tripping or falling hazards, window drapes
