This kitchen renovation was the largest project in the house we were renovating.... Read More

  LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, DRUMROLL PLEASE! I am excited to announce the winner of the Northern Hardware Decorating Competition… Cat Sivertsen (Contestant 3) Cat, it was an absolute pleasure to see what you were able to do with this space.... Read More

  It’s design time! I recently had the privilege of judging a design contest for Northern Hardware and Furniture. There were three contestants who each decorated a room in their upstairs furniture department. These contestants did a fantastic job, and... Read More

  It’s design time! I recently had the privilege of judging a design contest for Northern Hardware and Furniture. There were three contestants who each decorated a room in their upstairs furniture department. These contestants did a fantastic job, and... Read More

  It’s design time! I recently had the privilege of judging a design contest for Home Hardware. There were three contestants who each decorated a room in their upstairs furniture department. These contestants did a fantastic job, and I loved... Read More

Surviving Renovation Part One — Planning   Choosing a project to do is the easy part, most of us have a long list. Executing the completion of the project is something entirely different. Let’s face it, no one likes to... Read More

  When choosing a décor theme give consideration to the interior room that the deck is extending from, whether it is the kitchen, dining room or living room. Is it Japanese, Tuscan, country, urban, etc? Bring this same theme outside.... Read More