Author: TaiteFloor
When it comes to undertaking a remodeling project, you turn your house into a home, one of the best places to start on the floor. Choosing the right floor can make all the difference depending on the type of aesthetic you’re trying to achieve. Many homeowners have selected either laminate or hardwood as the best choices when it comes to a floor that can go the distance in terms of longevity and performance. Today, we’ll be going over which one of these materials will be ideally suited for you. Costs Hardwood and laminate floors are both exceptional. Before we go…
Happy weekend everyone! This week I made progress on our kitchen update. I found a quartz pattern I really like, it’s just a matter of ordering the material and scheduling the fabrication and installation. The new upper cabinets and open shelves are ready to be swapped out so we’re waiting for our finish contractor to give us a date on that installation. My hope is to have it all done by January, fingers crossed. My stepdaughter got engaged over the weekend so we’re all excited for her future nuptials. We really love her fiancé and we’re so happy for both…
Perhaps you’ve noticed how cottagecore has recently become one of the most popular interior design styles. Cottagecore is a design aesthetic that idealizes rural life. It includes homes decorated in earthy colors, nostalgic patterns, and wood tones, it’s a style that’s a nod to the English countryside. Cottagecore is also a lifestyle focused on simple living, comfort, and a connection with nature. Cottagecore homes are cozy and lived in, they possess soft lighting, organic textures, and natural materials. Cottagecore has a sense of nostalgia, it idealizes pastoral settings and the beauty of the countryside. It celebrates the idea of retreating…
Step into elegance with the Carrara flooring by Urbanfloor from the Villa Caprisi Collection, now featured in the luxurious Back Bay Townhomes. This exquisite European white oak hardwood flooring sets a sophisticated tone for the residences, showcasing 9.5″ wide planks that are meticulously wire-brushed to highlight the natural wood grain. The Carrara’s light tones and modern matte finish add a touch of contemporary charm while ensuring a durable and inviting surface. The rich texture and storied ambiance of this engineered wood flooring beautifully complement the chic, coastal-style design of the townhomes, creating a seamless blend of luxury and practicality. Source…
Oh how lovely you are September! I’ve been taking long walks in the soft sun each day and continuing my ceramics practice. I’m learning more advanced techniques, it feels good to understand the nature and stages of clay and to create with my hands what I see in my mind. This week I’m focused on little projects around the house like paint touch ups here and there, some cabinet reorganization, and settling in to the months of cozy ahead since I have no travel plans until December. I’ve got all my soft blankets out and candles on every surface for…
We’ve refinished hardwood floors in 5 of the 6 homes we’ve owned. That doesn’t make us professional floor refinishers, but as homeowners and DIYers, we’ve developed expertise for what to expect, what pitfalls to look out for, and how much refinishing your hardwood floors might cost. So in this post, we’ll answer all of your hardwood floor refinishing FAQs along with some before and after photos of our various projects! Refinishing hardwood floors can be a daunting and disruptive project, but it’s always been well worth the effort for us. You can eliminate scratches and discoloration, restore richness and shine, or…
When it comes to turning your house into a home by remodeling projects, the floor is where many people start. In recent years, many have opted to forgo expensive hardwood and choose premium luxury vinyl. Luxury vinyl not only costs less than hardwood but can mimic the appearance and is relatively easy to install. As is the case with any material you use to remodel your floor, it’s important to preserve its quality and longevity. These tips will help you enjoy your luxury vinyl floor for many years to come. Identifying the High-Traffic Locations After having your flooring installed, the…
This simple method for cleaning a stainless steel sink is quite literally my favorite household cleaning task. I am not exaggerating. It is SO easy, SO simple, and SO SO SO effective. It requires no special or harsh cleaners and will restore your sink to its original sparkle within minutes. Sherry tried this method first and we have both loved using it ever since. I even taught our kids how to do it. But honestly, it’s so satisfying to do that I usually keep it to myself. We’ve always loved the look and durability of a stainless steel sink. It…
I took a week off to enjoy my 25 year wedding anniversary in Maui, but today I’m back with a charming new DIY project. Vintage art and traditional decor has returned, and both make a home feel cozy and welcoming. I’ve always loved botanical wallpaper so I thought a collection of the small scale papers would look so sweet and unique if secured to frames and mats for the purpose of displaying vintage herb prints. I chose Spoonflower as my source of wallpaper and did a search for ‘small scale botanical wallpaper’, then I browsed the patterns to narrow…
Yesterday I brought out some of my fall decor to display around the house. On the mantel is an arrangement of dried wildflowers and also my sculptural candles, together with my new metal magnolia wreath that adds seasonal golden leaves to the plain round mirror. I love the medley of browns and creams and golden tones together. I also filled a few vases with branches of fall leaves and hung a wreath on the front door, it’s the same semi DIY burgundy wreath I had from last autumn, this year I wedged a few small stalks of dried flowers from…