Raw Surface
Though they look like they’d give you a splinter, distressed hardwood floors are just as foot-friendly as their smooth counterparts. This type of flooring is growing in popularity due to its vintage and rustic custom looks, which add a raw texture and richness to any abode. There are two...
by Karina Timmel
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Choosing a Contractor
Finding a qualified remodeling professional for your home-improvement project doesn’t have to be a difficult task. By following these guidelines, you will make the selection process easier and be better prepared to make an informed decision. Determine who you need The type of professional...
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Find Your Flooring
Installing flooring made from natural resources helps make the home as healthy as possible, reducing moisture and indoor air pollutants. And, of course, using eco-friendly materials underfoot helps the environment, too. Here is some information about two major flooring types: carpet and hardwood....
Gwen Biasi, Director of Marketing and Communications for NARI
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Wood Patterns
When it comes to home design, even a traditional material like wood is susceptible to fashion. While the latest trends in wood species, colors and styles move away from the more traditional set, the new breeds are so chic and durable, you won’t ever want to replace them again. The new eco-...
by Carrie Whitney
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Down Under
Whether you want to cover an old floor or add new life to a room’s design, decorative area rugs can be an affordable and inspiring element. The hardest decision is choosing from the vast number of options. Machine-madeOften one of the more affordable choices, machine-made rugs are available...
BY KIMYLA GUICE STEGALL
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Dramatic Den
Almost every room in this Willow Bend Country home in Plano, which was featured as part of the 2008 NARI Remodeled Homes Tour in October, received a complete transformation, including a redesign to the master bathroom suite, several living areas, the kitchen and upstairs area. The finished product...
Remodeled by Regenesis Remodeling, Plano
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Great Room Addition
This Fauquier County home addition provides a perfect gathering place for entertaining. The floor-to-ceiling windows, French doors and cathedral ceilings give the room a spacious feel. By incorporating the existing (exterior) brick wall, Duckett Construction was able to stay true to the original...
Remodeled by Duckett Construction, 9186 Springs Road, Warrenton, VA 20186, (540) 270-9680, www.duckettconstruction.com
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Step On It
Green, sustainable, eco-friendly—oh my! All you want to do is find flooring that suits your needs and it seems as if the current green initiative has added another layer of confusion to some already puzzling choices. Here is some help demystifying green flooring materials. It’s easier...
Lenore Weiss Baigelman
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2008 Design Planner
Click here to download the 2008 Design Planner
Staff
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Faux Floor Fabulous
If  you dream of a fantastic designer floor in marble or mahogany but don’t think you can afford it, think again! Good old reliable paint can stand in for the real thing.Paint is usually associated with walls, so paint on the floor is not the first option that presents itself–...
Cyd Haynes
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