ROOFTOP TERRACES They’re becoming standard features of the luxury townhomes that continue to crop up all over town, particularly in neighborhoods with views of the skyline. “Buyers in South End and uptown definitely seek out those city views,” says Matthew Alexander, a broker for Premier Sotheby’s International Realty. “I think […]
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6 Room Layout Ideas for Awkward Spaces, According to Design Pros
When it comes to dealing with awkward room layout ideas, take note of small rooms that are anything but a shoe box. “One of our main tasks was to accommodate the 130 to 170-square-foot footprints of the varying room types,” explains architect David Rockwell of Rockwell Group; he designed the […]
Ballard Designs Surprises Nashville – Interior Design Podcast Doing 5 Days of Local Design Pros as Tennessee Store Opens
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Trending decor and furniture retailer, Ballard Designs, surprises fans of the popular “How to Decorate” podcast this week. They’re hosting 5 back to back episodes with top Nashville Interior Design experts. Ballard is celebrating its new Nashville store location opening in the Green Hills […]
Compare 2020 Average Sunroom vs Addition Costs – Pros versus Cons of Sunrooms and Additions
Sunroom Overview Building a sunroom is a great way to add living space to your home at a reasonable cost. Sunrooms bring the feel of the outdoors inside, with glass walls or large windows that create a bright, sunny space. Sunrooms are very versatile spaces, too. They can be used […]
The Best Decorating Ideas to Cozy Up Your Home, According to Design Pros
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. It seems like staying at home is bringing out the best in designers and DIYers, at least when it comes to styling and cozying up their homes. Social distancing isn’t the best time […]
8 Top Exterior Siding Options: Pros and Cons
Choosing your home exterior material is a BIG deal! Not only is it one of the most expensive line items when building a home, but your exterior is also everyone’s first impression of your home … and I know you want to make a traffic-stopping great first impression! If you are confused […]
Exterior Doors – The Pros and Cons of Wood, Steel and Fiberglass
A front entry door is a big part of the curb appeal of your home. Replacing it cannot only kick it up a notch, it’s a solid investment that provides a pretty good payback! In fact, if you choose and energy efficient exterior door, you can trim up to 10% […]
The Pros and Cons of Open Floor Plans
This week’s blog is a follow up to a recent post in which I discussed integrating kitchens and living rooms. The premise of the post was that living rooms are underused, and creating a “great room” by combining the kitchen and living room helps the living room get more use […]