“Should I consider a custom dream home or Luxury Estate? Where do I even begin with the process?” Those first initial steps to building a custom home can be daunting. That’s why we believe the first and most crucial step is: choosing a name you trust. Once you are comfortable with your builder, you feel…
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Check the roof for damage, such as cracked or missing shingles, and replace them. The last thing you’d want is to get a leak, especially once winter rolls around with its heavy storms and snows. You might also want to take a peak in the gutters. If you spot any large amounts of grit, the…
DetailsNature is a popular interior decorating theme, and the term “bringing the outside in” is often used to describe using natural features like plants and rocks inside—but what about “bringing the inside out”? Whether you have a porch, pool or patio, our guide to creating a luxurious outside space will help you take full advantage of…
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Check your furnace. The days will grow colder as the fall season gets underway, and you may eventually end up using your furnace. It would be a good idea to ensure that it is in working order before the cold weather settles in. Change out the filter for a new one, and clean out any…
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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…
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In 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…
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Flat 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…
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