Many kitchens feature tile in some aspect of the room. Whether used for flooring, walls, backsplash or countertop, tile is the most commonly used material for kitchen. While it may seem like an obvious choice to use tile in your own ...
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Whether you are restoring your Victorian era home to its original elegance or simply want to recreate a colorful period in architectural history, you will find modern versions of Victorian interior paint colors from most major paint ...
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TREND: Lighter and brighter kitchens DESIGNER INTERPRETATION: "Colour palettes are moving away from dark colours and paneling to medium and light to lighter finishes and veneers. To achieve this lighter, more contemporary look, details are ...
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Looking for ways to update your kitchen for 2012? We polled some of Canada's leading style meisters to get the 411 on the coming year's hottest kitchen design trends. Unlike fashion, home decor trends have lasting power, so use these design ...
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Cork is not a new fad, it can be traced back to ancient Egypt. In the 18th century, Dom Perignon used cork for champagne making it a significant discovery that would lead to many other uses of cork. Considerations: Cork is very lightweight ...
Using tiles in the kitchen in nothing new. In fact, most residential kitchens utilize tiles in wall coverings, as a backsplash and as flooring. Many remodelers and decorators believe that in order to have an attractive countertop in the ...
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Wood kitchen cabinets add a sense of beauty and elegance to any kitchen. Sophisticated design and look is easily achievable by selecting the right type of wood. One of the most important decisions will be determined by your budget. The ...
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Stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and wood flooring are popular design choices in today’s kitchens. The traditionally popular white kitchen cabinets are a stark contrast to the current gray and brown found in many ...
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Ceramic kitchen floor tile is often chosen for its beauty, but other aspects need to be considered as well. Ceramic tiles work well in high traffic areas like the kitchen, some better than others. Industry ratings can inform the best ...
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Buying the right type of bathroom vanity will go a long way in regard to your comfort and satisfaction. The vanity gets used multiple times each day and if it's not suited for how you live or the people who use it, you'll quickly see its ...
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What you will learn: Uses for porcelain tile; moisture resistance of porcelain tile; hardness of porcelain tile; the balance between beauty and practicality. Sourced from all over the world, porcelain tile has come to be recognized as a ...
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Bringing wood into the bathroom "2011 sees the 'natural or organic' feel still prevalent in our bathroom choices. Wooden bath tubs and sinks will fill spaces usually reserved for porcelain. New to the family of the popular 'wood look' tiles ...
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Kitchen cabinetry will conceal nearly everything Advertisement"I think more and more, especially in small homes and condos, people are opting for as clean a look as possible - fridges with fronts to match their cabinetry, ...
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Houses are shrinking in the recessionary economy, but kitchens? Not so much. As other rooms are eliminated from downsized plans, their functions are naturally migrating to the kitchen, placing more pressure than ever on this culinary zone ...
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For style, pricing and availability in Canada, your top eco-chic flooring choices are bamboo, linoleum, cork and reclaimed hardwood. Installing an eco-friendly floor is a stylish way to improve your living space while treading a bit more ...
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