Category: design
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Practical Upgrades to Make Small Kitchens More Functional
Transforming a small kitchen into a more functional space begins with some smart upgrades and a new approach to utilizing the area. According to Statista, about 40% of homeowners were motivated to remodel their kitchens because they were dissatisfied with their appearance. 91% of those surveyed have updated their kitchen countertops. In 2025, the average…
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Tips to Create an All-Season Outdoor Living Space
Creating an outdoor living area that you can enjoy in any season is an excellent way to embrace the beauty of nature throughout the year. Grand View Research claims that Americans love hosting social events. This trend has really fueled the outdoor living structures market. These open areas are ideal for incorporating features like pools,…
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What Really IS Folk Art?? And How Do They Look Based On Where They’re From?
Welcome to another installment in my unofficial guide to non-cookie-cutter design. My first take explored the beauty of ethnic textiles, global and ethnic design; my second, a plea for designing for whimsy rather than chicness. Today, we’re diving into a topic that I lightly touched on earlier this year, in a team shopping post about…
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Willo Products Marks 80 Years of Innovation in Detention Systems
Willo Products Company LLC, the trusted leader in the design, engineering, and sale of innovative detention locking systems, is proud to announce that 2025 marks the company’s 80-year anniversary. For decades, Willo has safeguarded correctional environments across the country, providing engineered solutions that protect the lives of officers and residents alike. As the company enters…
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Setting The Table For Fall (Or Thanksgiving) And Where To Find The Best Pieces
I love styling out this room, despite very rarely having grown-up dinner parties (more like 6 family frat parties). But we had a social campaign with Anthropologie (some new, some I’ve had for a while), so I played around and set it up for those of you looking for some fall, harvest, or most likely…
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Design and Construction Ideas for a Dog Café
Starting a dog cafe can be an exciting project that combines good coffee and tasty treats with the company of dogs. Picture a cozy space where people can relax with their pets while enjoying great food and drinks. This special atmosphere brings together dog lovers, making it a great place to connect and share stories.…
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A Genius New Design Product: Introducing Quilt Mini Split
Every few years, a product explodes into the marketplace, and you can only say “finally” with equal parts relief and enthusiasm. Quilt is that for me this year. Mini-splits are famously huge and bulky, look like plastic, and are such an eyesore (and impossible to disguise, especially in an older style home!). Quilt not only…
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How Much Will It Cost To Remove Asbestos And Lead Paint From Our Guest Cottage (+ What I’m Willing To Do Myself To Save Money)
OK, lead and asbestos info coming at you – and before you click away, I know this stuff might sound boring, but it’s actually riveting because I can see all the dollars we are saving. I’m GIDDY. In past gut renovations, I would have just relied on our professional contractor to hire the experts to…
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How Flat Roof Systems Shape Modern Commercial Architecture
In today’s rapidly evolving construction landscape, the way we design and build commercial spaces is undergoing significant changes. One of the most significant shifts can be seen at the very top — in the adoption of advanced flat roofing systems. More architects and developers are realizing that the roof is no longer just a shelter…
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12 Really Good Small Online Decor Shops To Make Your Home Unique
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When I originally thought of this online decor shops post, it was because A. I just shot my house, and getting to show off all of the special things I’ve collected over the years makes me SO happy, and I want others to feel the same about the things in their homes. B. Both Pierce…