Interior Design & Architecture – BuildDirect Blog: Life at Home https://www.builddirect.com/blog Transforming your spaces with good design ideas, and the best materials Fri, 18 Mar 2022 20:26:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.8.2 Find Your Style: 4 Iconic Looks and How to Make Them Your Own https://www.builddirect.com/blog/find-your-style-4-iconic-looks-and-how-to-make-them-your-own/ https://www.builddirect.com/blog/find-your-style-4-iconic-looks-and-how-to-make-them-your-own/#respond Fri, 18 Mar 2022 20:26:22 +0000 https://www.builddirect.com/blog/?p=64545 Building your dream room is easier with a little push in the right direction If you’re a design lover, deciding on a style for your space can be difficult. After all, those of us that can appreciate elegant design in all of its forms can be attracted to tons of different looks. Making your home […]

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]]> https://www.builddirect.com/blog/find-your-style-4-iconic-looks-and-how-to-make-them-your-own/feed/ 0 Oil vs. Urethane Wood Floor Finish: Which One Is Right for You? https://www.builddirect.com/blog/wood-floor-oil/ https://www.builddirect.com/blog/wood-floor-oil/#respond Mon, 15 Nov 2021 16:51:21 +0000 https://www.builddirect.com/blog/?p=64191 A floor’s finish is one of the most important parts of a hardwood floor. A hardwood floor’s finish enhances the beauty of the hardwood and ensures the floor is safe and protected from the wear and tear of everyday life. So, how can you determine which finish is right for you? In a comparison, which […]

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]]> https://www.builddirect.com/blog/tile-to-wood-transition/feed/ 0 Match House Plants to Your Flooring https://www.builddirect.com/blog/match-house-plants-to-flooring/ https://www.builddirect.com/blog/match-house-plants-to-flooring/#respond Wed, 13 May 2020 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.builddirect.com/blog/?p=61135 House plants bring life and greenery to any space while cleaning the air, and they can make even the darkest corners seem brighter. Whether you’re new to the idea of caring for house plants or you have a green thumb, it’s easy to learn how to match house plants to flooring for a fabulous look […]

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]]> https://www.builddirect.com/blog/match-wall-color-with-wood-flooring/feed/ 0 Design Tips for Matching Ceramic and Vinyl Floor and Wall Tiles https://www.builddirect.com/blog/design-tips-for-matching-floor-and-wall-tiles/ https://www.builddirect.com/blog/design-tips-for-matching-floor-and-wall-tiles/#respond Wed, 03 Jul 2019 23:25:46 +0000 https://www.builddirect.com/blog/?p=59605 There are two schools of thought when it comes to tiling the bathroom or kitchen. One camp says that the wall and floor tiles should complement each other but should not match. This is because matching floor and wall tiles make a room feel smaller and more closed up. The other camp says that running […]

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]]> https://www.builddirect.com/blog/5-tips-for-refinishing-hardwood-floors/feed/ 0 Distressed Flooring: The Look And Feel Of A Lived-In Floor https://www.builddirect.com/blog/distressed-flooring-the-look-and-feel-of-a-lived-in-floor/ https://www.builddirect.com/blog/distressed-flooring-the-look-and-feel-of-a-lived-in-floor/#comments Mon, 28 Mar 2016 19:00:12 +0000 https://www.builddirect.com/blog/?p=50599 The new methods that today’s leading wood and tile floor producers use to create a worn, rustic appearance and a warm texture for distressed flooring. What makes these effects so appealing? *** When it comes to the floors of your home, the more perfect they look, the better. Right? Not everyone wants a floor that […]

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]]> https://www.builddirect.com/blog/distressed-flooring-the-look-and-feel-of-a-lived-in-floor/feed/ 5 Secret Design Weapons: Floor And Crown Moldings https://www.builddirect.com/blog/secret-design-weapons-floor-and-crown-moldings/ https://www.builddirect.com/blog/secret-design-weapons-floor-and-crown-moldings/#respond Wed, 23 Mar 2016 16:00:15 +0000 https://www.builddirect.com/blog/?p=50258 We may not think of them often, but crown moldings and floor trims can actually make a big difference in a room’s design. *** Have you ever entered a room and just thought, “wow”? I know I have. Sometimes it’s a few details—like the vintage posters or the industrial brick walls. Sometimes it’s the overall […]

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]]> https://www.builddirect.com/blog/secret-design-weapons-floor-and-crown-moldings/feed/ 0 Bamboo Is The Hardwood Flooring Solution You Never Knew You Needed https://www.builddirect.com/blog/bamboo-is-the-hardwood-flooring-solution-you-never-knew-you-needed/ https://www.builddirect.com/blog/bamboo-is-the-hardwood-flooring-solution-you-never-knew-you-needed/#comments Wed, 02 Mar 2016 17:00:44 +0000 https://www.builddirect.com/blog/?p=49503 Is bamboo right for you? No matter your hardwood flooring needs or home decor style, consider if a bamboo floor such as strand woven bamboo flooring can work for you with this helpful overview. *** The versatility of bamboo never ceases to amaze me. I’ve seen it transformed into yarn and fabrics; it’s made into […]

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