Posted by Ragan Corliss on September 8, 2010 · 4 Comments
As discussed this week on the Pete and Brenda radio show. Catch us today on Wednesday at 12:40 and Tuesday at 2:40 PST. You can stream it from your computer. I find there are a lot of people out there who aren’t able to visualize how the end result will look when choosing the primary design components for a kitchen. … Continue reading →
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Posted by Ragan Corliss on August 30, 2010 · Leave a Comment
As discussed this week on the Pete and Brenda radio show. Catch us on Wednesday at 12:40 and Tuesday at 2:40. You can stream it from your computer. This article is the third in a series that address kitchen interior design components that are important to consider if you are planning to remodel/update or build a new kitchen. In this … Continue reading →
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Posted by Ragan Corliss on August 25, 2010 · 1 Comment
As discussed this week on the Pete and Brenda radio show… This article is the second in a series that address kitchen interior design components that are important to consider if you are planning to remodel/update or build a new kitchen. Lighting: Lighting especially above your kitchen islands and/or eating nook is a very important area not … Continue reading →
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Posted by Ragan Corliss on August 18, 2010 · 4 Comments
This article is the first in a series that will address kitchen interior design components that are important to consider if you are planning to remodel/update or build a new kitchen. These components include:
– Kitchen Islands:
* Counter tops
* Bases
– Lighting
– Vent Hoods
– Backsplashes
– Window treatments
– How to tie it all together into a cohesive look
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Posted by Ragan Corliss on July 8, 2010 · 24 Comments
As Discussed on the Pete and Brenda Radio Show, July 8, 2010, 12:40 and 9:40pm, PST Tall Ceilings: Many of today’s new homes contain large rooms with soaring ceilings and expanses of glass that present daunting challenges to even the most creative homeowners. Since most residential furniture is no more than 3-4 feet high, a common decorating dilemma is what … Continue reading →
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Posted by Ragan Corliss on April 28, 2010 · 3 Comments
As discussed on the Pete and Brenda radio show, 04/28/10, 12:40pm and 9:40pm PST…
Apparently not only do we need to watch out for toxic leather sofas coming from China*, but also drywall! With the popularity of HGTV and many people getting inspired to be “do-it-yourselfers” , it’s important to know the health hazards involved. We’ve all heard about the hazards of lead in paint, but there are other health hazards that we scarcely hear about. This is a bit of a grim subject but also very important for people who plan to work on their homes. This blog includes some areas to look out for when working on your home.
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Posted by Ragan Corliss on April 14, 2010 · Leave a Comment
As discussed on the Pete and Brenda radio show today 4/14/10 at 12:40 and 9:40pm
Stream from your computer: http://radiotime.com/station/s_44871/Lifestyle_TalkRadio_Network.aspx
This post shows how a little Web research can greatly help the redesign process of your home interior. Whether you are a do-it-yourselfer or you plan to hire a design expert, doing a little research about your likes, dislikes and creating a wants list will greatly help the process. You can have fun getting inspired while gathering details for establishing a budget…
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