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*Even though a design is crafted and planned out, a designer knows that the client must be open to changes. *A designer knows it is key to keep the big picture at the forefront while tailoring the details around the big picture to achieve the goal. *To achieve a good design, a designer must learn how their clients use their personal spaces. This requires much discussion and observation. A designer is than able to steer the clients away from mistakes. *Designers are like your personal cheerleader encouraging you to be brave and go for the perfect plan, piece, counter surface, appliance, painting, etc. while always keeping your budget in mind. *Designers are great visualizers. They know your desires and what your priorities are. They know how to shift the balance of space accordingly to achieve the desired effect. *They also look out for your interests by making the best use your spaces keeping your future home resale value in mind. #dreamlandinteriors #interiordesigner #spaceplanning
Love the urban chic, classic colonial, or laid-back bungalow look? Only know what you like when you see it?Take our 60-second quiz to discover countertop ideas that best fit your decorating style. MSI (M S International Premium Surfaces) Countertop Survey. #dreamlandinteriors #countertop #kitchenremodel MSIPremiumSurfaces
![]() The Shower of Your Future. With Moen's customizable shower technology and smartphone integration, you control it all: time, temperature and how your day begins. Use your smartphone to set your shower to the perfect wake-up temperature and your evening shower to the perfect wind-down retreat. Warm up the shower to your desired settings and pause it until you are ready to get in. The app and controller tells you when your shower is ready according to your personalized preferences. Available in either a two or four outlet system to meet any bathroom design. Ranges in price from $345 to $700. For information regarding installation and U by Moen Support, please visit: https://www.moen.com/u/support.
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I just discovered an easy to use, free app for local chains and higher-end mall stores--Shopular. It is available for both Apple and Android devices. It is a free download. It sorts deals based on the malls closest to you (must turn on your location). It allows you to review the weekly circulars for each store you visit allowing you to make a link to a weekly ad. It can do a search based on the name of the store. You can clock on the "heart" symbol on any deal and it will be added to your personal deals list. You can have the app ping you whenever one of your preferred stores have a sale. You can text a deal to a friend. Some of the stores that listed discount offers were Ulta, The Limited, Neiman-Marcus, Michael Kors, Wal-Mart, Target, Walgreens, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, etc. Happy Shopping! #dreamlandinteriors #Shopular #shoppingcoupons #mallshopping
Jennifer Fernandez wrote an article in the Architectural Digest January 1, 2017 explaining that it has become common to see pictures displayed in various areas rather than just on walls. Art is now shown on bookcase shelves, on bookcase partitions, on sofas, leaning against floors, mantels, chairs, and consoles. Art is best viewed at eye-level which is 57 inches above ground level. #dreamlandinteriors #art #ArchitecturalDigest
![]() The Family Handy Man Website recently listed 9 tips to make your holiday decorating easier than ever. Whether you are hanging a wreath or stringing Christmas lights around your gutter or storing your Christmas lights for next year, you will find some simple fixes for each situation. Check out their website. #dreamlandinteriors #familyhandyman #Christmasdecorations #Holidaydecorations
Choosing the right species of wood flooring for you is strictly a matter of your style, budget and personal preference. More than 50 domestic and imported species of wood flooring are available to achieve a unique look. Check out the species gallery.
Do you like light woods like ash or maple? These species generally make a room appear more open and airy. Do you like medium woods like hickory or oak? These species generally make a room appear more warm and cozy. Do you like dark woods like walnut or mahogany? These species generally make a room appear more stately and refined. Imported species can offer even more color options. Once you decide on a look, you should consider how your floors will be used. Are you a retired couple living alone, or a busy family with young children and pets? Each wood species is rated for its hardness and durability using something called a Janka scale. The Janka scale gives a good indication of how likely a wood is to dent or show other wear. For example, domestic black cherry is ranked at 950 on the Janka scale, while Brazilian cherry is ranked much higher at 2,820, nearly three times the hardness of the domestic species. The domestic black cherry would be a good choice for the retired couple since their floor will see less traffic, while the Brazilian cherry might be a better choice for a busy family with young children and pets. Source: National Wood Flooring Association #dreamlandinteriors #woodflooring #NationalWoodFlooringAssociation #woodspecies I’ve seen different finish sheens on wood floors; some are shiny and some are not. Which is better?
It really is a matter of preference. If you choose to install a site-finished floor, you can choose any sheen that you like. Gloss finishes offer the most shine, and will reflect the most light. Semi-gloss finishes offer some shine, and will reflect some light. Satin or matte finishes offer the least shine, and will reflect the least light. Generally speaking, the less sheen, the less you will notice small scratches and other wear that is normal with wood floors. If you choose to install a factory-finished floor, you will be limited to the sheen available for the material you select. All sheens will offer the same protection for your floor, so it truly is a matter of which look you like best. Source: National Wood Flooring Association #dreamlandinteriors #woodfloors #floorfinish #NationalWoodFlooringAssociation Both solid and engineered wood floors are made using real wood,
so both are environmentally friendly. Solid Wood Floor Solid wood flooring is exactly what the name implies: a solid piece of wood from top to bottom. The thickness of solid wood flooring can vary, but generally ranges from 3/4” to 5/16”. Solid wood can be used in any room that is above grade (above ground). One of the many benefits of solid wood flooring is that it can be sanded and refinished many times. Solid wood floors are ideal in family/living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, and even kitchens and powder rooms. About the only place you can’t use solid wood flooring is in the basement, but there’s a solution for that area too. Engineered Wood Flooring Engineered wood floors are real wood floors that are manufactured using multiple layers of wood veneers. The layers that you can’t see can be of the same species, or of different species. The grain of each layer runs in perpendicular directions, which makes it very dimensionally stable. This means that the wood will expand and contract less than solid wood flooring during fluctuations in humidity and temperature. Engineered floors can be nailed or stapled to a wood subfloor, or glued down to a wood or concrete subfloor. This makes engineered wood floors ideal for slab and basement installations, but they can be used in any room above, on or below grade. While this type of flooring can be sanded and refinished, it cannot be done as many times as solid wood flooring. Source: National Wood Flooring Association |
Natalie A. GauciLicensed Interior Designer working in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Archives
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