Industrial urban furniture and interiors

The industrial interior design style is characterized by concrete floors, brick walls, beamed ceilings and exposed wood pipes, unfinished paint, rustic wood and earthy finishes. Mix it up with some farmhouse-style furniture and polished urban surfaces for the coolest upstate look. Some industrial elements but tempered by softer finishes, such […]

The correct way to maintain the foot rails

Bars, kitchen islands, and even card game tables now have added functionality unlike in the past. Its added feature today is the handrail that provides a comfortable resting place for the feet. With this accessory in place, people using those areas can enjoy their time and not worry about tiring […]

Country house plans blend rustic and contemporary

One of the newest trends in home décor is the seemingly contradictory idea that rustic interior design can be contemporary. Although people often associate rustic design with cottage and log cabin plans and contemporary design with modern metal and glass construction, it is wrong to believe that rustic and contemporary […]

Granite Countertops: An Overview

Home builders and remodelers have seen a boom in demand for granite countertops in kitchens and bathrooms. The beauty and warmth of granite make it an ideal material for aesthetic appeal in home design, and the durability and easy care of granite countertops keeps them a favorite with future-looking homeowners. […]

Design ideas for kitchen islands

Most wood frame homes are custom built to suit the homeowner’s preferences for how many bedrooms they need, how the kitchen should be designed, and more. If you are in the planning stage of building your own wood frame home, here are some kitchen island designs to help you plan […]