It’s no secret that engineered stone countertops (aka quartz) are getting really good at mimicking natural stone – dramatically-veined white marbles, in particular. They are great imitators. And recently, new finishes have become available that further enhance the illusion. You can now find an increasing variety of quartz with a honed or satin finish. But…
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When working on a kitchen project, I find that most of my clients want comfortable, upholstered dining chairs and counter or bar stools, rather than wood or metal (which can look fantastic, by the way, but are often not conducive to lingering at the dinner table with the family – though sometimes that may work…
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Hello there, and Happy Friday! I know I’ve been talking turkey on textiles for the past couple of weeks, so I just figured I’d keep on the theme with today’s (is it National Fabric Performance Awareness Month??). While at the Boston Design Center this week, a window display at the Romo showroom stopped me in my…
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This week’s find is a little bit country and a little bit rock and roll. It is also, like many past finds, a bit of a chameleon. It’s a rug! No wait…cement tile! … ? ? ? It’s actually vinyl. A solid sheet of vinyl with a very cool rug-like pattern. The vinyl floorcloths from Spicher &…
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I have to be honest with you – I’m not much for fancy or fussy “tablescapes.” Not that I can’t appreciate their beauty, but I just can’t see putting in all that effort for a one-night-only event. I reserve that energy for more permanent installations – such as the furnishing and decoration of rooms! I…
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An often-suggested furniture piece for families with young children (or, just a lot of stuff!) is a storage ottoman or bench. I have to admit, it’s not an item I’ve personally recommended to many clients or friends, but I have used them in my own home. They have their limitations – chief among them is…
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Do you have a highly trafficked mudroom or entryway that needs a rug but you’re worried about getting it dirty? Perhaps you are lucky enough to own a home with a covered porch that needs that extra something on the floor. Or maybe you want to add some punchy color to your kitchen, but never…
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I have talked to so many people who are nervous about investing in good upholstered furniture because they have children. With good reason – I have witnessed said good upholstered furniture permanently stained unwittingly by a child who had just gotten her face painted. We all saw it happening, as if in slow motion, but…
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