Solid versus Engineered Wood Flooring

When choosing the look of wood flooring, you can achieve the look of natural wood with either solid wood or engineered wood flooring but which is better? The short answer is that it depends on where…

Creative Office Corners

Contemporary Home Office design by Other Metro…

A Peak at Color Trends For 2013

Opposites attract us like never before, exerting a magnetic pull on the spectrum. Sherwin-Williams puts today’s color mood under the microscope to reveal dueling influences for every taste. Just take…

Green and Clean: Ecofriendly Tub and Shower Surrounds

Contemporary Bathroom design by Toronto Photographer…

Tips For Choosing Kitchen Pendant Lights

Contemporary Kitchen design by San Francisco Design-build…

Color Guide: How to Use Light Blue

Traditional Hall design by Miami Architect tuthill…

Understanding Leather Furniture

You truly get what you pay for in regards to leather. High-quality pieces cost more, but their comfort and longevity make them a worthwhile investment. There are ways to save money without…

Interior High-End Looks on a Budget

Contemporary Entry design by Other Metros Interior Designer Atmosphere Interior…

Are You “Pinteresting”? DrummondHousePlans is!

The title is not a typo... One of the Internet’s fastest-growing social media sites is Pinterest (interest with a "p" in front). I have to admit that it took me about two seconds to reach my own…

The New (Smaller) Great Room

Subtle partitions can add intimacy to the classic open floor plan...  Kitchen traditional kitchen

Bathrooms Can Brim With Style, Even on a Budget

Get a high-end look for your bathroom even if you are on a low-end budget with some helpful design tips.  

Reasons to Design With Houseplants

Live plants are important home accessories and — sometimes they can even become key design elements on their own. Next time you see an unused corner or empty shelf in your home, consider bringing in…

Kitchen Trends of 2012

2012 trends include tall, solid-surface backsplashes, smarter storage, handy task stations and sheen instead of shine  

5 Stunning Modern Range Hoods

Today's kitchen range hoods can look like sleek sculptures. Here's what to look for when you go shopping for one: Power. Look for units that will exhaust at least 300 cubic feet of air per minute…