One of my favorite finishes.

So you sold the farm and bought some of our products and you are starting to think about how to finish these lovely pieces with your mantel, range hood or cabinetry. Of course you can always stain or paint. In this case, the only issue is what color and what sheen....more

Custom Mantels

Most of my adult life has been spent building furniture and cabinetry. I've built a few homes and contracted a number of additions and remodels. I currently spend my days crafting newels and balusters, kitchen island legs, etc. Saw dust surely runs through my veins...more

Custom Mantels - Columns

Now that we're aware of the clearances needed for fireplace safety, it's time to look at some of the design possibilities. I should spell "possibilities" with a capital "P" because the possibilities are endless...more

Custom Mantel Design - Pilaster

In the last mantel design page we mostly looked at column styled mantel surrounds. Of the styles, listed there are still many variations that we could think of. For example the double column mantel design could become a split column...more

Crown Molding Block

Crown molding is a nice and relatively inexpensive way to enhance the look of virtually any room in your home. That nice white or stained band of trim separating the walls from the ceiling is the added touch that in some cases will...more

Fastening a Mantel with a French Cleat

If you ever had to fasten a mantel to a wall you may be a little overwhelmed with the best approach. A french cleat may be just the right trick to pull this off...more

Redecorating your Home? Get it Done Right the First Time

Redecorating a home is such an exciting and fun venture. However, it can also be frustrating if you are working on a limited budget, or disappointing if you don’t plan carefully. Of course, no one can tell you what style will work best in your home – only you know that for sure. ...more

The Allure of Wood in Interior Home Design

We love wood – all kinds of wood from pine and oak to cherry and mahogany. We lay it on our floors, make furniture out of it and even frame our walls in it. It is probably near to impossible to enter any home in North America and not find wood somewhere...more

Turn your House into a Home by Avoiding Interior Design Pitfalls

We have all had the experience of visiting the house of a friend or family member that is nice but cold and austere. Within our own private spaces, we all know what we like and what we don’t like when it comes to interior décor. Unfortunately, many of us fall well short of the mark when it comes to blending form, function and warmth...more

Interior Design: Investing in Quality and Durable Furniture

Remember your first apartment filled with hand me down furniture that was mismatched and well loved? That was a really fun time but at some point we grow up, get married, have children and real life begins! Purchasing furniture and home accessories from low ...more

Why Homeowners Turn to Interior Design & Remodeling Instead of Moving

As families grow, they also grow out of their homes’ functionality. At one time or another, most families consider moving into a new house – perhaps one with larger rooms, more space or more modern conveniences...more

The Comeback Trend of Wood Paneling in Home Décor and Design

Back in the 1960’s and 1970’s, wood paneling was all the rage. Across the nation, homeowners paneled walls, and even entire rooms. Of course, the paneling used was generally one of two varieties: knotty pine or pressboard panel sheets that were not real wood at all...more

The Three Critical F’s of Interior Design

There really is no need to spend thousands of dollars hiring a professional interior designer if you know the tricks of the trade. Essentially, there are...more