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4 Ways to Incorporate Natural Wood in your Interior Decor

The simplest way to give the home a stylish makeover, and to bring warmth into a room, and give it a touch of natural beauty, is by incorporating architectural details crafted from natural wood products.

This includes wood furniture, cabinets, fittings and accessories. Wood is well known for providing a feeling of warmth, and there is now such a wide range of options in wooden home décor that every room in the house can include with beautiful wood detail that friends will covet.

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5 Tips to Design the Perfect Home Office

Laptops and mobile devices may make the entire concept of a "home office" obsolete to some, but there are still plenty of homes today where a home office is an essential part of the architectural design. 

Whether it's for the work-from-home professional or homework time for your children, when you include a home office in your building plans, you want it to be neat, organized and functional.  Otherwise that beautiful space will quickly turn into a cesspool of clutter.

So today we will go over some great tips to design the perfect home office!

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5 Ways to Create Iconic Interiors and Avoid a Battle of the Sexes

Interior Design is an art.  One that is tailored to the individual wants, needs and desires of the client.   But oftentimes "clients" come in pairs - or rather couples - and each of them has their own viewpoint on what they want their interior design style to be.  

This is compounded by the fact that men are playing a more active role in interior design, according to Freshome Design & Architecture, it's one of the top 10 interior design trends for 2013!

How can you bridge the gap and create an iconic interior that pleases everyone?  It might be easier than you think if you balance priorities with "small victories" and compromises. 

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Family Friendly Flooring Options - 3 Things to Consider

If you are selecting a new floor for your home, there are three key considerations, especially if your home has children and pets "running amok".

•Durability & Longevity
•Ease of Cleaning and Maintenance
•Health, Safety & Comfort

Not all flooring styles are appropriate for homes with families, so use these three considerations as a guideline to make your final selection.

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What to Expect with Interior Wood When Spring Humidty Rolls In

Spring has finally arrived and you are excited to open the windows, air out the house and allow that warm moist spring air to come inside.  It feels refreshing and energizing. 

But have you noticed your wood doors and drawers don't open as easily, you might see seams around your finished woodworking or wood floors?

Don't be alarmed! This is a natural reaction to the seasonal and humidity level changes that happen from winter to spring.  Today we will educate you about this process so you undersetand that it is normal and nothing to be alarmed about.

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