Interior Design & Architecture
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Find Your Style: 4 Iconic Looks and How to Make Them Your Own
March 18 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
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... read more3 min read
Oil vs. Urethane Wood Floor Finish: Which One Is Right for You?
November 15 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
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... read more4 min read
Creative Tile to Wood Transition Ideas
July 22 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
If your home has a mixture of tile and wood flooring, a transition strip makes everything safe and seamless between different rooms. To ensure a beautiful look, you can get creative with your tile to wood transition and try... read more4 min read
Match House Plants to Your Flooring
May 13 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
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... read more4 min read
How to Match Your Wall Color with Wood Flooring
March 11 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
Wood floors create a warm, natural look in your rooms, and they never go out of style. But once you install wood floors, they’re yours for a lifetime. With so many species of wood to choose from, and even... read more4 min read
Design Tips for Matching Ceramic and Vinyl Floor and Wall Tiles
July 03 | 4 min read | admin
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... read moreInterior Design & Architecture
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5 Tips for Refinishing Hardwood Floors
March 24 | 3 min read | David Montagliani
Once you’ve made the investment in hardwood flooring for your home or living space, you need to know how to maintain hardwood floors so they last for many years to come. Hardwood floors are some of the most desirable... read more4 min read
Distressed Flooring: The Look And Feel Of A Lived-In Floor
March 28 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
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... read more3 min read
Secret Design Weapons: Floor And Crown Moldings
March 23 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
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... read more3 min read
Bamboo Is The Hardwood Flooring Solution You Never Knew You Needed
March 02 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
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... read moreInterior Design & Architecture
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Crown Molding History, Benefits, And Applications
January 25 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Here’s how to enhance your house and interior design with crown molding, and increase the value of your home. *** A friend of mine recently said to me, “Lisa, you have very strong opinions on crown molding.” She’s right.... read moreInterior Design & Architecture
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Hardwood Species You’ve Never Heard Of, But Should: Mulberrywood
November 09 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
It’s a strange and wonderful tree, the mulberry, and not to be overlooked the next time you’re thinking about investing in a new hardwood floor. *** You know I’m going to talk about monkeys and weasels, right? That’s... read moreInterior Design & Architecture
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Hardwood Species You’ve Never Heard Of, But Should: Kempas
October 12 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Kempas is an exotic woodHere’s why you should consider kempas as an option for your next hardwood floor, interior design or home improvement project. *** There are a few wood species that really stand out from the crowd, but... read more