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Upholstery Trends at High Point Market You Won't Want to Miss!

May 07, 2025 in Decorating, Furniture, Inspiration, Products, Trending

I’m here to share more of my take aways from High Point Market today. There’s lots to see and more gorgeous images. I found this market to be so inspiring, something I really needed this spring! Come and see the fabrics on furniture that caught my eye.

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Tags: plaid, velvet, upholstery trends, High Point Market 2025

Gorgeous powder blue sofas in the Sherrill Furniture showroom.

The Color Blue was Back at High Point Market!

May 03, 2025 in Color, Trending, Products, Furniture, Decorating

I have been reporting all about warm colors seen the last few years at High Point Market, terracotta, rust, beige, etc. Well, the color that I saw the most at High Point this past week, besides a neutral cream or white, was blue! Come and take a look.

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Tags: hpmkt, hpmkt 2025, High Point Market Spring 2025, blue, color trend, color

Plan Ahead to Make Your Home More Accessible

April 26, 2025 in Remodeling, Bath, Kitchen

I know there are a lot of boomers out there who would normally be thinking of downsizing, but it just doesn’t make sense in today’s housing market. It is better for them to sit tight and hold on to the home that is perhaps paid for.

Planning ahead to get your home in a more accessible state, even when you are younger, even if you are not in the boomer generation, can be very wise.

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Tags: accessible design, universal design, aging in place

A fun laundry room with a patterned tile floor and dog cubby make for a nice space to get this chore done.

The Growing Trends in New Home Design That Your Older Home May Lack

April 23, 2025 in Remodeling, Trending, Inspiration

The new 3000-5000 sf homes of today are not what they once were. These days they have more square footage and upgrades in areas that are used every day like mud rooms, laundry rooms and closets. When you remodel that older home, consider upleveling these spaces too.

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Tags: building trends, new home upgrades, new home trends, laundry rooms, mud room, closet, closet design

PROJECT REVEAL - A Primary Bath and Closet Redo

April 19, 2025 in Bath, Design Plans, Remodeling, Design Tours, Project Reveal

I’m sharing a project today, a primary bath and closet, completed at the end of last year. This job was really all about the cabinetry and millwork. It turned so beautifully! Come and take a look.

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Tags: closet remodel, closet, custom closet, bathroom makeover, bathroom remodel, primary bath, project reveal
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