Archive for the ‘Interior Home Finishes’ Category

Kitchen Layouts: One-Wall Kitchens

April 20, 2010   No Comments

The kitchen, often referred to as the heart of the home, wears a number of hats in the overall home blueprint. Kitchens serve a number of functions including family breakfast, evening meals, homework sessions and family game night. These rooms are prone to high traffic volume and have to stand the wear and tear from [...]

Hot Home Product – A Great Solution To An Outdated Kitchen Countertop

March 11, 2010   1 Comment

When it comes to your dream home design or dream kitchen, most likely a granite countertop would be included in the “grand” plan. However, granite countertops are not inexpensive, so deciding to update a laminate or formica style countertop might not be a part of your household budget.

Thankfully, Giani Granite offers an amazing product that [...]

Kitchen Layouts: Corridor Kitchens

February 17, 2010   4 Comments

Most of us have probably experienced a kitchen space that was less than functional. Cramped spaces, minimal counter space and unorganized tools can make this busy space feel crowded in any kitchen layout. The kitchen serves a very important role in your day-to-day life – cooking, weekend craft projects, and afternoon homework sessions. It’s no [...]

Popular Kitchen Upgrades

February 4, 2010   3 Comments

Whether as small as your closet or as open as the living room, the kitchen is known as the heart of the home. Family and friends frequently gather in this space, eager to share conversation and a home cooked meal. Unfortunately, not all kitchen spaces are up to this task. While perfectly functional, some kitchens [...]

Kitchen Layouts: U-Shaped Kitchens

January 13, 2010   2 Comments

Even the busiest of households boast one room that bears the most traffic daily – the kitchen. The kitchen provides a space for many functions from family dinners to craft projects. It is not surprising then that the kitchen is exposed to daily wear and tear from numerous users.

From the compact bungalow house plans to [...]

Bonus Rooms Create Flexibility

January 23, 2009   No Comments

You’ve envisioned the perfect dream home for years – and now you’ve found it! It has the perfect amount of bedrooms and bathrooms, a spacious kitchen and living room, and ideal storage space for all of your storage woes. It even has a bonus room! The beauty of a bonus room is that you can [...]

Functional And Stylish: Rear Foyers

October 24, 2008   No Comments

For most homeowners everywhere, the front entrance is no longer a place for entering and exiting the home. Garage entries allow families to easily pack into cars in cold weather and provide the perfect drop spot for shoes, hats, scarves and other items upon return. But most families would agree that while the rear foyer [...]

Let’s Party – Customize Your Basement Into Something Special

August 29, 2008   No Comments

From gaming to movie theaters, your basement can be designed to your unique desires.
Home basements were once unfinished areas of space where laundry was sorted and old boxes were stored. Rarely did homeowners utilize the basement to relax while reading a good book or watch a movie with the family. However, basements today have transformed [...]

Bathroom Sinks

July 25, 2008   No Comments

Choosing a bathroom sink with a modern appeal or even simplistic design can be a difficult decision based on the space and style you desire in your bathroom. Depending on the size of your home plan and the amount of storage you need, you may find a decorative sink with less storage space will fit [...]

Child Proofing

July 18, 2008   No Comments

One of the most important aspects of owning a home is ensuring your dream home plan is safe for every family member – especially small children. With millions of children that suffer injuries each year in the home and more than 70% of these children under the age of five, it is important to identify [...]