The most popular tops right now in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin seem to be Quartz and Granite. What are the differences of the two? Granite is a natural porous igneous rock containing mostly quartz and feldspar. Slabs are quarried from the earth. It can be polished
Read more →Let’s take a look at some of the hot new trends you might want to use for 2018 to give your home a fresh lease on life. 1.Mixed Metals Mixed metals use to be a big NO. In today’s decorating world its becoming more and more popular. We have had
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Whether buying or building a home or just renovating an existing space, homeowners have many choices in flooring today. The choices are vast and often overwhelming! Do homeowners attempt to do it themselves to save cost or have a professional installation? There are many tricks to the
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Nothing dates a room more than the paper on the walls. Maybe you’ve just moved in and felt you were stuck with the previous owner’s choices, or maybe you simply regret a choice you made years ago. Either way, you want that paper off your walls. Well,
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Like any successful project, a successful remodeling or construction project has three important areas to consider before the project begins. These three things work together like the legs on a three-legged stool. These three “legs” are scope, budget and schedule. If you and your project team understand
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Decide the amount you want to spend, and make sure to stick with it. It sounds so obvious and simple, but it’s harder than you think trying to stick to a budget. Research the various costs of remodeling your kitchen. The average cost of an upscale kitchen
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Architectural details that are incorporated into a home remodel project can bring warmth and character to a room. A good designer can help home owners select the right architectural details when it comes to style whether it be traditional, contemporary, modern or transitional. Some details are strictly
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Subway Tile, Open shelving, and Custom color cabinetry are very popular design concepts in 2014. This particular example combines grey cabinets, clean white tile, and warm wood tones to soften and blend. Painting your existing cabinets and changing the hardware is a cheap way to give your kitchen a
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The laundry room is a place you can get creative with colors and patterns. You can break away from the normal go to colors and go with brighter bolder colors. The perfect “all you” space can transform boring tasks into an enjoyable escape. It is a room
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