Getting Flooring? Invest in A Floor That Lasts
Flooring is one of the most
popular remodeling upgrades homeowners choose when it comes to home improvement
projects. So if you are planning on ripping out your carpeting, you
should consider investing in a floor that lasts.
The best flooring choices that are visually stunning and durable are:
Engineered Hardwood Floors – the Natural textures give the home an elegant, warm rustic feel while
having great endurance. Dawn McElfresh of Armstrong Flooring believes
that Hardwood flooring gives you the greatest return on investment, “which
comes from appraiser recognition of resale values as well as the material’s
longevity.”
Tile Flooring – This everlasting beauty still holds the lead
for kitchen flooring due to its resistance to moisture and scratches. It
also doesn’t absorb odors or bacteria. Easy cleaning is another added
bonus.
Laminate Floors – These affordable stylish floors are coated with Scratch
Guard which makes them impervious to scrapes and scratches. So they will
look newer, longer.
Whatever flooring option you select, these floors will
be an asset to your home because they not only amplify the attractiveness of
the house, but they hold up to foot traffic and pets for the long haul. Westside Restoration & Remodeling in Las Vegas offers flooring by Mohawk, Shaw, Armstrong, Arizona Tile and more. Visit www.WestsideRestoration.com.
MAKEOVER YOUR MANTEL THIS NEW YEAR
If your fireplace is in need of a makeover, start the new year by adding or remodeling a mantel. This home improvement project will not only give your fireplace a facelift but will freshen up the look of the entire room. Converting a boring fireplace into a beautiful feature also creates an upscale vibe within the home.
The mantel design should compliment the style of the room but still reflect the owners personality and taste. This can be achieved by having the mantel custom designed or by selecting a pre-designed layout. Cast stone is an attractive and practical material to use to create a beautiful mantel because of its design versatility, texture and lightweight benefits. To further enhance the beautiful feature and not only create a focal point but a bold statement piece– include a custom overmantel in the design
So if your home is in need of a new year’s remodeling project, start by revamping your fireplace with a remarkable mantel. Realm of Design is happy to work with you in order to create a beautiful mantel design that will not only reinvent your fireplace but will enhance your entire space. Visit http://www.RealmofDesign.com to view more custom mantels.
BACK IN BRASS
A home decorating trend that was hot this past year and is forcasted to stay strong for the new 2014 is the addition of brass accents. The use of brass in home decorating and design made a comeback in recent years but has really seen a steady climb in 2013 due to the the metal’s versatility and visual impact. The brass trend is a popular choice among designers and homeowners because the metal can be customized to accommodate any décor setting. Whether it’s a highly polished look to compliment a modern décor or a dulled antique finish to represent a warm, rustic, vintage feel, the brass trend looks like it is here to stay.
An additional benefit of incorporating brass is that it is one of the most durable and strong metals with a resistance to corrosion. These attributes make the metal even more desirable to be utilized in décor and architectural elements.
The beautiful earthly metal is ideal for kitchen & bathroom fixtures, fireplace surrounds, architectural accents and artistic sculptures. It is sure to add a timeless beauty to any space. So consider brass when doing your next renovation or decoration. Realm of design looks forward to creating the perfect brass accent to adorn your space. Visit http://www.RealmofDesign.com to view more embellishments.
CLASS-UP YOUR HOME WITH COLUMNS
Columns have come a long way from being solely utilized for structural supports. With the improvement of building and engineering, columns were able to be transitioned from necessary building blocks to decorative architectural accents.
By today’s standards, decorative columns are considered a luxurious detail that add style and beauty to any home. When the vertical design feature adorns a property’s front porch or entryway, it not only makes the exterior more visually appealing, but it creates greater curb appeal. In addition to the outside exterior of a property, architectural columns can also benefit and add splendor to a home’s interior. When positioned at a room’s entryway, the luxurious accents create an upscale classy room transition for an exquisite finishing touch that will enhance the beauty and richness of any space.
Architectural columns can be customized by Realm of Design to reflect a homeowners taste. They can be simple and sleek or artistically ornate. For those that wish to make their outdoor architectural columns even more interesting, creatively garnish the pillars with foliage and/or greenery. The natural grace will create an ornamental focal point that is the perfect design enhancement for a posh patio or courtyard. Whether decorative architectural columns embellish a home’s exterior or interior, they are certain to present an elegant, sophisticated touch.
Visit http://www.RealmofDesign.com to view more custom columns and other architectural elements.
REINVENT YOUR KITCHEN WITH A BACKSPLASH
Whether you are remodeling your kitchen or designing it from scratch, a kitchen backsplash should be included if you want to give the room style and character. The kitchen backsplash is no longer considered just a practical element that protects walls from splashes and spills, but rather an important style element that can revive your kitchen. And because the kitchen backsplash provides form and function, it has become an essential component when transforming a tired kitchen.
The kitchen backsplash can be customized to be low-key and subtle, just enough to bring the room together. Or it can be elaborately designed, allowing for the accent to be the kitchen’s focal point. Whatever the design choice, the embellishment is certain to add taste and beauty to the room. However, the kitchen design trend seems to be leaning toward homeowners wanting to be unique and showcase their kitchen’s wall area with a distinctive attention-getting backsplash that makes a statement. By choosing to decorate with a creative, customized, kitchen backsplash, homeowners can present their individuality and personality in addition to amping up their kitchen’s aesthetic appeal. Not to mention, that by creating a focal point within the space consequently improves its visual appeal, which typically equates to a greater value of the home.
When deciding on the backsplash material, stone is always a popular choice because it is elegant and timeless. Realm of Design’s Eco-Friendly GreenStone may also be utilized within the kitchen’s accent for those wanting to be “Green.”. Realm of Design can help your kitchen reach it’s full potential by designing and creating an original customized kitchen backsplash that will not only reflect your personality and style, but will reinvent your kitchen. Visit http://www.RealmofDesign.com to view more custom kitchen hoods and backsplashes.
HOMEOWNERS PREFER HANDCRAFTED OVER HUMDRUM
FLOORING TRENDS GO GREEN FOR FALL 2013
Fall is the perfect time to consider upgrading the flooring in your home. And according to HGTV, a popular trend in flooring this fall is to “Go Green” and utilize recycled materials. This is why Realm of Design’s concrete tile flooring manufactured with GreenStone—which incorporates recycled glass in its concrete material—is the perfect flooring choice. Upgrading your flooring from carpeting to GreenStone filled concrete tiles is an outstanding green renovation because it’s not only environmentally friendly, but it’s fashionable.
With Flooring being such an important part of designing and/or renovating a home, because it provides form and function, the flooring product should be proven. That’s another reason why concrete tiles with Realm of Design’s patented GreenStone are an excellent flooring choice. It’s distinctly stylish, simple and sophisticated. The sustainable tiles are customizable and can be made to look like sleek wood or textured concrete to accommodate any design style. These versatile tiles are sure to add beauty and warmth to any room. And as an added bonus, they are also very durable and low maintenance which pet-owners find favorable. Visit http://www.RealmofDesign.com to view more GreenStone flooring.
So if you would like to join in the ranks of homeowners “Going Green” with their flooring, then select the perfect eco-friendly floor – Choose Realm of Design’s green and chic concrete tiles made with GreenStone.
GIVE YOUR HOME A HIGH-END LOOK
With the housing market improving and home values increasing, it is a great time to consider a home improvement project. One particular project that gives you the most bang for your buck is the addition of custom pavers. Adding customized pavers to a home’s exterior is a relatively inexpensive home improvement that instantly boosts aesthetic appeal, as well as gives your home a high-end look.
Decorating your home’s exterior with custom pavers is a practical architectural accent that will greatly improve the home’s outdoor appearance while giving a visual dramatic flair to your property. If you wish to further improve your home’s outdoor area, custom pavers can also be incorporated within a walkway, patio, porch, driveway and/or garden. Whether you add custom pavers to the frontyard or backyard, these stone beauties are certain to give your home an impressive rich look while creating a beautiful custom landscape. And because Realm of Design’s pavers are completely customized, the unique outdoor appearance they afford your home, cause the property to stand out even more, hence, further increasing its curb appeal and value.
The newly enriched outdoor appearance of your home will not only be visually appealing to you, your neighbors and potential buyers, but the luxurious look will reflect style, class and sophistication. So jazz up your house with a visually impressive paver project– It’s an excellent low-cost way to assist your property in reaching its full high-end potential.
Realm of Design can creatively design pavers to fit any home style. Visit http://www.RealmofDesign.com Galleries for inspiration.
OLD WORLD STYLE ESSENTIALS
With the popularity of homeowners opting to decorate their homes with a throwback to the older days, the Old World design style is becoming a modern trend that may be here to stay. People are opting for this pleasing rustic design style because it is comfortable and inviting, yet elegant. Basically, homeowners want to create an ambiance with that “lived-in” feeling but have the space still look sophisticated.
There are a few design essentials to achieve Old World style within your home. The most significant element is to affix exposed wood ceiling beams. (Realm of Design recommends Faux wood ceiling beams because they are light-weight, durable, easy to install and less expensive than genuine wood.) The natural look of a dark wood finish gives a warm coziness to the interior. Another important facet to acquire the style from the past is to add architectural arches to the windows and/or doorways. The shaped arches not only gives an Old World appearance, but characterizes elegance and sophistication. To further enhance the charming style, incorporate ornate, sculpted architectural stone pieces. This can include fireplace mantels, surrounds and molding. Along with stone, forged metal accents with an aged finish will also increase the dwelling’s natural refinement. To exemplify the look, combine the architectural elements with rich wall colors, over-sized leather furniture and velvet fabrics.
Whether it be Old World style or another, when it comes to decorating, (interior) design style trends follow the same rules as (clothing) Fashion style trends: Today’s styles are inspired by the past and style history always repeats itself.
MAKE YOUR LIVING ROOM LOOK LIKE A MILLION DOLLAR ROOM
Your living room may not be quite an actual “Million Dollar Room,” but there is no reason that the space can’t be made to look like one! It’s nice to dream about having endless funds to remodel and/or decorate your home. But for most homeowners, reality doesn’t quite allow for that. So for those working within a budget wishing to transform their living room into a makeshift Million Dollar Room, the best place to start is by adding an essential key element–a divine fireplace.
The fireplace is the focal point of a living room and can make or break the dwelling by setting the tone of room. Being the area’s main attraction, it is recommended that a fireplace mantel and surround should be custom designed to compliment the look and feel of the room, while creating an elegant, rich statement. This will assure that your centerpiece becomes a stately showpiece. Once the fireplace surround and mantel are completed and if your budget permits, other architectural accents can be added to enhance the luxurious “Million Dollar Room” look. Architectural elements such as columns, molding, arches, beams and balustrades magnifies a room’s splendor. Furthermore, embellishments including wall cartouches, sculptures and custom furniture contribute to refine the room’s expensive look as well.
So even if you don’t have a million bucks to spend on your living room, a few key pieces can certainly make it look like you did!
Visit http://www.Realmofdesign.com Galleries to view some actual Million Dollar rooms and those that look like Million Dollar Rooms.
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