The entrance to the home is one of the most important spaces in your home. It sets the tone for the rest of the home. With that being said, we wanted the entrance to this Penthouse to replicate the sophistication one will find throughout the rest of the home. The Entrance Before… It is the first…
DetailsWe recently finished a Penthouse remodel in Kansas City and we are so excited to share our Dining Room Before and After photos with you! Dining rooms take on many forms — from spacious rooms to nooks off the kitchen. No matter the size or style of the space, a dining room is meant to…
DetailsIn the days before paint was scrubbable and wallpaper was mass-produced, wainscoting walls served a practical purpose; covering the lowest and most vulnerable portion of a wall. Covering with wood paneling provided an attractive and decorative wall treatment tough enough to withstand cleaning and resist any damages due to everyday use. Even with today’s modern paint…
DetailsNon-Wood Wainscoting Material Though wood is the traditional wainscoting material, not all wainscoting is wood. Try these durable, non-traditional materials for longlasting style. PVC plastic Smooth and paintable, extruded PVC beadboard may be too perfect for those wanting even a hint of woodgrain or sharp profiles, but it will never warp or rot. Embossed Metal…
DetailsWhy is raised panel wainscot the oldest and most respected of all wainscoting options? It’s just plain gorgeous. This look is considered “traditional” in wainscoting land. Who can resist the eye-catching shadow lines created as light washes across the profile of delicately beveled panels? If you’ve got your heart set on authentic raised panel wainscoting, why…
DetailsFlat Panel Wainscoting Flat panel wainscoting – sometimes called recessed panel wainscoting – is a simpler designed comprised of a rail-and-stile frame attached over flat panels, along with traditional baseboard and chair rail. Flat Panel wainscoting that is popular with Mission style or Arts and Crafts style rooms. It is quite a labor intensive option as you…
DetailsBoard and Batten is a type of wainscoting with simple, clean lines that can evoke a farmhouse or Shaker style. This style = adds tons of character to your home. Since wainscoting is usually easy to care for and clean, this is a great addition to your entryway, mudroom or dining room. Historically and Traditionally Battens…
DetailsOverlay Panel wainscoting is a combination of flat panel and raised panel wainscoting. Overlaid wainscoting consist of a sturdy flat panel that has antoher panel bonded to it, leaving the back panel exposed around the edes. It mimics the true solid-wood raised panel. You can also simply mount a flat wood panel with shaped edges…
DetailsBeadboard is a row of narrow wood planks lined up vertically. In between each wood plank is a little indentation or ridge–also known as a “bead”. These days most ‘beadboard’ comes in long, monolithic sheets that are easy to install and imitate the look of narrow vertical planks. Beadboard comes about 1/3 up the sides of…
DetailsThroughout the last few years we have seen an increase on homeowner’s asking more and more about custom luxury laundry rooms. Laundry rooms may be hardworking, but that doesn’t mean they have to be void of style. These eye-catching rooms prove that the home’s most common multifunctional space can be both beautiful and efficient. Tips to create…
DetailsPlan around the elements that are hardest to change. Unless you’re doing a complete renovation, surfaces such as roof shingles or tiles, stonework, pathways and driveways will remain in place. Take these into consideration as you select luxury home exterior colors for paint. Look for undertones between them that might inform your palette. Are they…
DetailsMore often than not two is better than one and what better chance to prove this true than when it comes to a luxury kitchen island? Anyone who has a large kitchen or those who spend a large fraction of their time in the kitchen would definitely appreciate the extra space that comes with a…
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