Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Deciding When to Do Home Improvement Remodeling

If you want to do a home improvement remodeling project, timing is crucial. There is much to consider, and you will need to know a few basics if you are going to do it yourself. Certain parts of the project will take longer than others, and it may be important to time a particular task with precision.
For instance, if you are doing a project which requires the water to be shut off, you will need to time the home improvement modeling work carefully. You will want all your plumbing work to be done in a short time so that you will not have to be without water for weeks.
Alternatively, you can choose a home improvement remodeling method where parts of the plumbing can be done each day, as long as you can turn on the pipes you need most at the end of the day. Either way, it is easier to work with an expert home remodeler who is accustomed to working around people's water consumption needs while doing a project. Otherwise, you might be left scratching your head about how to get done without leaving your household waterless.
Depending on the scope of the project, you might want to choose a time for your home improvement remodeling project when you expect the weather to be warm. This would be the case if there will be any windows or doors being replaced, or if an outer wall is being moved. However, bad weather can make an appearance even in times of the year which are usually mild.
A home improvement remodeling company will schedule your work so that it is done quickly, between weather events. With expert workers, you will not have to worry about delays and false starts which might increase the chances of bad weather days. You can stay comfortable in your home, and the interior of your house will not be in jeopardy.
Finances are one reason people tend to choose the timing for their home improvement remodeling projects. It may seem like a good idea to start working and build a little at a time as you have the money. There are two major problems with this idea. One is that you will keep your household in chaos for a long period of time. The other is that you may never really finish. It is much better to save up or arrange your finances so that you can get the work done all at once.
Timing is also a consideration when it comes to the holidays. You would not want your kitchen or bathroom torn up during Christmas or New Year's parties. You might start in what you think is plenty of time to finish before the holidays roll around, but you might run into problems and delays. If you work with a professional home improvement remodeling company, you can schedule your work to be done when you need it to be done. All in all, the end result of choosing your timing should be the ultimate in comfort, practicality, convenience, and superior construction. With a professional home improvement remodeling company, you get all four.

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

14 Unique Ideas for Window Treatments




I love thinking of unique ways to upgrade something basic and turn it into something custom and special. When it comes to window treatments a small customization can go a long way. I've rounded up some of my favorite ideas to take your window treatments to a whole new level! 


1. Another take on the striped curtain is to do it with smaller stripes. I really like how these stripes are spaced far apart and kept really thin. It seems like you could create this look with some Ikea curtains and ribbon. 



2. I love the way this roman shade is trimmed. It's a fun idea to keep the valance and the trim the same. 

Miles Redd for House Beautiful 

3. I think adding a color block to plain white curtains makes them extra dramatic! 


image via Samantha Pynn

4. This idea takes the bottom banded color look to a new level! By adding a thinner separate band it breaks up the bottom color and the white curtains. 



5. I am so blow away by this scalloped detail in a contrasting color on these window treatments. If you look closer you can see the scallop was even trimmed out in another color. I love attention to detail like that. 


Photo by Laurey W. Glenn for Southern Living magazine

6. Who doesn't love a good grey key trim! You could add it in any color to a pair of white curtains and get a luxe look! 


7. This curtain concept is really interesting. It looks like they did a sheer up top and maybe a silk for the rest. 


8. I think we've seen that you can add color stripes any which way on curtains and it always looks fabulous! I like this idea of adding the bands of color to the top and bottom. 




image via signed by Tina

9. I think the unique shape of these roman shades makes them so beautiful and I love how they are trimmed out in red to add even more drama! 


image via SF Gate

10. Although you don't often see the lining I think it's a fun idea to add a bright color for a little wow factor. 



11. We've seen stripes all the way up a panel but this take on the striped curtain is really unique! What a good idea to just do stripes on the lower half of the panels. 



image via Lonny

12. A great pattern can really be enhanced by a dramatic color. The red on these shades totally pops off of that floral fabric. 



13. I thought the idea of adding a ruffle hem to the bottom of a curtain panel was genius! How sweet would this be in a nursery.  




14. It looks like these sophisticated roman shades got a little dose of fun with a pink ribbon fringe. 

Fore more great window treatment ideas visit my Pinterest page.

Monday, January 6, 2014

Last Week's Links


1 || Amy Meier is one of my design heros. I love this room reveal.
2 || Way to go Kim! This video is beautiful.
3 || I had no idea you could make your own birthday candles.
4 || Any little girl would love this DIY crown.
5 || Teeny tiny adorable shoes.
6 || If you've ever wanted to reupholster a chair on your own this tutorial is perfect for you!


7 || My kids will love this snow ice cream
8 || Pretty sure I could wear these earrings every single day. 
9 || This is a hairstyle even I could handle. 
10 || This trench looks far more expensive then it is. 

top photo: Amy Meier Design // bottom photo: Gimme Some Oven

DISCLOSURE: COMPENSATED AFFILIATE LINKS USED

Friday, January 3, 2014

Feature Friday: Houston House

Today I am featuring the home of blogger Ashley from the blog Houston House. Here is what she says she loves most about here home:

My favorite part about our house is that it's comfortable. I love spaces that are not only pretty to look at but are easily lived in as well. Spaces that invite you to kick off your shoes and stay a while. Our home makes me want to do just that. 

Enjoy! 










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Thanks to Ashley for letting me feature her home. Make sure you check out her blog here

Thursday, January 2, 2014

My Favorite Affordable Neutral Chairs

Recently I've been on the hunt for affordable neutral chairs for a few of my clients. I've found that there are a lot of great options out there! I tend to love colorful or patterned chairs myself and I usually stick with neutral sofas. But if you have a lot of color going on in a room you can never go wrong with a good neutral chair. Here are a few of my favorites: