White plastic chairs. They sit for seasons upon seasons and end up warped under the Texas sun. Cushions stiffen and feel like canvas sacks, fading into washed-out stripes after just ONE summer. That was the look of outdoor furniture for decades: serviceable, but not inspiring. But that’s all ... Continue Reading
40 Questions to Ask Your Remodeler Before You Start a Project
When you decide to do work with ANY business, you probably know the basic questions to ask: These are go-to questions that we all know are important. You wouldn’t dream of skipping them, because they tell you right away whether you’re dealing with a fly-by-night outfit or a real ... Continue Reading
7 Types of Garages (and the Remodel Ideas That Make Each One Better)
If you live in any of the neighborhoods near us (like Southlake, Westlake, or Colleyville), chances are your garage looks a LOT like your neighbors' (at least on the outside). But how about inside? Maybe there are parked cars, bikes leaning against the wall, bins stacked with holiday décor, a ... Continue Reading
Should You Add Historical Elements to Your Home?
There’s something irresistible about design pieces with history. Maybe it’s the charm of wood that has already lived a lifetime (or several). Or maybe it’s the sparkle of a chandelier that lit dinner parties a century ago. Or perhaps it’s a family heirloom that tells a story near and dear to ... Continue Reading
Back to School: Room-by-Room Design Ideas That Make School Easier
Every parent wants the best for their kids, at home and in school. You drive across town for the right after-school activities...you sign them up for tutoring...you stock up on healthy snacks and fresh supplies. Y’all are in the thick of that now, because we’re well into back to school ... Continue Reading
The 6 Design Flaws Hiding in Almost Every Laundry Room
Not every homeowner puts “laundry room redesign” at the top of the wish list. Kitchen? Absolutely! Bathrooms? Now more than ever! But the laundry room? That’s the space that usually gets whatever’s left over...leftover square footage, leftover cabinetry, leftover thought. Is that right? Is ... Continue Reading
Invisacook and the Discreet Luxury of Invisible Cooking Surfaces
There’s a kitchen revolution happening. You know how that buzzword, “quiet luxury,” that’s filled your feed lately? Well, there’s something specific happening VERY quietly in the luxury market that you really, really should know about. I call this revolution “quiet” because it’s not ... Continue Reading
Why Our Website Won the Texas Association of Builders’ STAR Award
Every year, the Texas Association of Builders (TAB) holds its prestigious Star Awards to recognize excellence in the building and remodeling industry. The categories span the full spectrum of what builders and remodelers do. We’ve won Star Awards before, like with the full bathroom remodel ... Continue Reading