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A beautifully remodeled new kitchen! Unfortunately, the adjacent dining room doesn’t work that well with it now.

Updating a Dining Room To Work With a New Kitchen

November 15, 2023 in Decorating, Color, Remodeling, Reader Advice, Q&A, Design Plans

This new, bright kitchen is a recent remodel and the homeowner is happy with their results. However, their dining room, that is open to this space, doesn’t really relate to it at all. Come and see the tips I gave them to help these two spaces flow better together.

Before and After - How to update cabinetry for a big flat screen tv!

BEFORE AND AFTER - How To Update Your Deep Cabinetry To House A Big Flat Screen TV

November 11, 2023 in Design Plans, Designing, Reader Advice, Remodeling, Round-Up

I’m sharing LOTS of ideas here for TV wall built-in cabinets. This is the grandaddy of all TV wall posts! I’ve also got a whole host of links to blogposts about tv placement, cabinetry and more. Check it out…..

Final Touches For a New Kitchen and Dining Room

November 08, 2023 in Kitchen, Reader Advice, Q&A, Furniture, Decorating

This new kitchen and dining room needed some final touches to warm it up and finish it off. Lighting, new stools and a few more touches could add a lot here. Come and see my recommendations…..

Drapery acts like wall color in this room, yet no walls were painted.

9 Simple Ways to Add Color to an Open Floor Plan House

November 05, 2023 in Color, Decorating, Furniture

Open floor plan homes can be tough for people who want colorful interiors. Often, these homes are more neutral since the walls run from one space to another. Today, I have 9 ways to incorporate color into an open plan home, so that you won’t feel like you are living without it any more.