Known as much for its strength as its aesthetic, tile is the material of choice for most kitchen and bathroom floors. But it can do so much more! Thanks to updated manufacturing technologies and expanding trends, there are now more
Every home has doors and windows, making it quite easy to overlook these standards when examining a home’s design. However, the right door or window can actually enhance a home’s appearance, making it a true standout. With many new options
Whether you’re barefoot or in high heels, the surface you walk on inside your home strongly influences your comfort level. So when considering your flooring choices, be sure to think first about your needs. Do you have indoor allergies that
Long gone are the master bedrooms of yesterday: utilitarian bedrooms with an attached bath that offered a sleeping respite and cleaning station. Today, homeowners are stretching the boundaries of what a master bedroom can be, turning these spaces into elaborate
As 2011 drew to a close, film executives picked up their copies of The Hollywood Reporter to learn that just 1.28 billion people went to the movies that year. The number—down 4.4 percent from the previous year—was the lowest since
BEFORE Bedroom storage solution by Closets by Design, 3811 Tarheel Drive, Suite 109, Raleigh, NC 27609, (919) 850-9030, www.closetsbydesign.com Upon moving into the Glenaire retirement community in Cary, the owner of this home quickly realized that the storage space her
The ranch-style home originally was designed to be both affordable and fitting of the minimalist needs of Depression-era families. This bland home style with low-pitched roofs and closed-off interior rooms proliferated across the U.S. in the 1950s and continues to
Last week I learned just how well-regarded some of Atlanta’s home theater and custom electronics providers are in the industry as a whole. It started with a visit to Electronic Home‘s showroom at the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center, which houses
Some people hold the opinion that new is always better, especially when making upgrades to their homes. But that’s not always the case. Often, materials or home furnishings made in the past are higher quality than many of the items
On Nov. 19, 2006, home entertainment as we knew it changed. Though the release of the Nintendo Wii gaming console was just 4 years ago, the resulting advent of virtual gaming and fitness happened so quickly, it seems like it’s
