CREATING A DINING AREA WORTHY OF CELEBRATION
As the holidays approach, having a fabulous, functional dining area is more important than ever It’s where we gather family, where we entertain…
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FIREPLACES: PART TWO
In our last blog post, we discussed the different types of fireplaces: wood-burning, gas, electric, ethanol, and zero clearance Today,…
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FIREPLACES: PART ONE
As November settles in and the weather turns colder, people across the country are looking forward to snuggling up in front of the fireplace It’s…
DESIGN OBSESSIONS: HEARST CASTLE
California may not be the first location that comes to mind when you hear the word “castle” But then again, Hearst Castle stands entirely in a…
TRENDS WE LOVE: VENETIAN PLASTER
Can something be called a trend if it has been around for centuries
Dating back to ancient times, most notably around Italy and Greece, Venetian…
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RAILINGS
If you’re lucky enough to build a custom home on a property with a gorgeous natural view, then chances are you’ve thought about which…