The Kitchen Backsplash; Your Home’s Focal Point The kitchen backsplash is no longer simply to protect walls from spills, splatters, gunk, and blowups. Any home renovation or tile store will showcase a wide array of eye-catching materials like glass, wood, metals, stone, mosaics and more. These design ideas have helped to make the kitchen backsplash the focal
Home Renovation at 1311 Toledo Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN Bittersweet home renovation… This project was a labor of love for me. You just don’t know what the end result will be or what you may encounter while taking on rehab project with an older home. But, when the project is approached with the eye of an
More Shiplap Please! There’s no doubt that with the popularity of television home rehab programs like Fixer Upper, that some trends just tend to get reignited. Shiplap is one of those trends. Modern day shiplap is, of course, a bit different from the original, but where did it really come from? If you’re fortunate enough
Bar Stools Have Taken Over Interior Design Bar stools are the new focus piece for many interior designers and the ultimate piece of jewelry for your kitchen. The best part about today’s interior design standards is that you can be as creative as you want. And items that were the norm in 1920’s – 1960’s
A Little Bit about Marble The very brief history… The word “marble” originates from the Greek, marmaros, meaning “a snow white and spotless stone”. Be this as it may, marble can be found in a rainbow of colors. The use of this stone in architecture dates back thousands of years to ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian
The Pantone Color Green Across Europe As an Interior Designer, I am constantly looking for inspiration in my life – everywhere that I go. This year’s selection for Pantone’s Color of the Year was a shocker to some people. But like many of those that work in the design industry, the color “Green” was an
Houzz Tour with Tiffany Hanken of Minneapolis Take a big, open space with brick walls, lots of light and large views. Then try to figure out how to encompass a living area, desk area, sitting area and dining area in that space, with “feminine touches, but nothing over the top.” Designer Tiffany Hanken did just
Your bedroom is your Sanctuary. It is the essence of your home and your livelihood. Upon entering the Master Bedroom, you should be instantly transformed to place of heavenly whispers and comfort – swooned with delight. It should be a place of zen and balance to you, and comfort and warmth to your guests. Getting good
Nothing beats unwinding outdoors during the summertime. The warm sunshine, blue skies and fresh air offer an invitation for ultimate relaxation. Whether you’re planning to host a large soiree or organize an intimate gathering, there is no better spot to savor than a serene porch. The right design elements can make any exterior space feel
Summer time is in FULL effect and this is the ideal time to consider a remodel before we meet the cold weather again! If you enjoy hosting guests or spending quality time with family in your home, this is your window to upgrade your kitchen and maximize the space you have! There are multiple benefits
Tiling trends of 2016 are unlike anything you’ve ever seen before today! With continuously evolving technologies, companies are able to create ceramic tiles with three-dimensional folds, chromatic textures and overlaid patterns. You might try one material on the wall and a different one on the floor. Or you might opt for a busy floor pattern
Breathe new life into your home this spring! Refresh Your Space. As you consider the task to refresh your space, it may be difficult to know where to put your dollars and get the most “bang for your buck.” With a little creative thinking and by following the ‘Three R’s,’ (refurbish, repaint, recycle), you can
Spring is finally here and it’s time to open the windows, smell the fresh air, re-organize and innovate! In the book The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up, Marie Kondo writes, “Keep only those things that speak to your heart. Then take the plunge and discard all the rest. By doing this, you can reset