A Better Way for Outdoor Storage

A Better Way for Outdoor Storage

In cold weather markets, where does the patio furniture go when the snow flies? Usually, the garage. But some new homes are built without a garage, and some garages just don’t have the room necessary to accommodate your patio items. Other folks use a shed,...

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A Crafty Solution!

A Crafty Solution!

If you enjoy crafting, sewing, etc., but don't have a spare room or area to dedicate to crafting, the Craft Closet may be the answer! Installing shelves, drawers, and racks, you can keep all your craft supplies in one spot. And, you can leave an ongoing...

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Thoughtful Design: The Coffee Bar

Thoughtful Design: The Coffee Bar

One of life's little luxuries is the morning's first cup of coffee. Perhaps it's the aroma that wakes you up, or just being able to grab a cup and cozy back into bed for a while, carving out a small space in your bedroom suite for a coffee bar is an amenity you'll...

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Brightening Small Spaces

Brightening Small Spaces

Natural light is important for any room, but especially in a smaller space. Hy-Lite® has a line of decorative windows designed just for small spaces that feature beveled glass pieces, allowing for privacy without losing the ability to flood the room with natural...

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Have a Seat

Have a Seat

In your owner’s suite closet! Few things are as handy as having a place to sit down when dressing. Yet, unless your closet is large enough to have a center island, finding a place for a seat can be difficult, and may mean sacrificing much wanted storage. If your...

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The Often Overlooked 5th Wall

The Often Overlooked 5th Wall

Quite simply, ceilings are often ignored. But various ceiling height and/or adornments can turn an otherwise predictable room into something special! Think we're overstating the issue? Quick - what color are your ceilings? Most likely the answer is white. In fact,...

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Stealth Kitchen

Stealth Kitchen

Stealth Kitchen Hidden in plan sight (Margo*) Do you value uncompromised views and uncluttered design? The Stealth Kitchen Module from YesterTec® Kitchen Works combines high functionality with sleek design. The modules allow you to only expose what you...

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Where should the stairs go?

Where should the stairs go?

If you’re building a new home with either a basement, second floor, or both, where do you want the stairs to be situated? Stairs located in the center of the home may minimize hallways upstairs but many times center stairs are an assumption at the design...

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Accessorizing the Room

Accessorizing the Room

Accessories are the exclamation point of any room, especially when they produce a custom look. But creating a personalized look without the large price tag is always difficult. Atlas Homewares is trying to help by creating a line of customizable interchangeable...

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