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If you read my article last month, you’ll know I’m diving into the multitude of materials offered
and that need to be selected during a home remodel. We are starting with flooring and working
our way through all the material options. Maybe you’ve considered using real hardwood in your
home, you like the look but then considered the maintenance and decided it was not for you.
Luckily there are a lot of great options on the market these days when it comes to nice looking
and low maintenance flooring.
If you’ve ever remodeled a home or are in the process of remodeling, you may have noticed
how many options for materials like flooring, cabinets, countertops, tile, plumbing fixtures and
lighting fixtures are available. Where do you even begin? In my upcoming blog posts, I will
break down the materials available one by one so that hopefully understanding these options
and making decisions will be that much easier!
Let’s start with flooring! When it comes to flooring, you have options like hardwood,
engineered hardwood, laminate, tile, carpet and many more. You will probably use a mixture of
hard and soft surface throughout your home. Let’s break down some pros and cons of
hardwood flooring. Hardwood is one of the most popular flooring choices because it is easy to
clean, adds value to a home and can be stained virtually any color from light to dark. On the flip
side it can be prone to scratching and requires regular maintenance.
Hardwood comes in a variety of wood species. One of the most popular options in Colorado is
white oak, but hardwood is also available in basically any wood species. From hickory which is
the most durable but has more of a rustic feel to exotic woods that can drive up the price but
have a gorgeous finish.
Whichever hardwood you choose, the best part is selecting a stain color. Check out my
Pinterest for my favorite hardwood stain options. Next month I’ll dive into the world of
laminate!
Bonus Tip: When you are looking at flooring options, colors, materials, etc. it should be noted
that a medium color tone in any material is going to hide the most about of dust, dirt, and hair
in between cleanings. It is a common misconception that dark floor colors will hide the most,
but it is the medium tones that do the trick!
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If you’re starting a remodel on your home and thinking “where do I even begin?” I completely
understand! It can be so overwhelming to start to think about what you want the end product
of your remodel to look like, where to start, how to select materials, how to get the correct
layout, and on and on! Here are my top 3 tips for you as you start your remodel project:
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Is your house feeling bland and you’re wanting to use paint to create interest? There are so
many different colors and shades of paint, where do you even begin? Let’s talk about choosing
an accent wall first and selecting a color from there.
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Make a splash in any space with paint! As an interior designer, I’ve seen the power of paint
shine through when it comes to remodels big and small. Paint can have such a huge impact
whether you’re refreshing the existing paint or starting from scratch and selecting a new paint
color for a space. Painting can be a larger project especially if you are doing it yourself, but the
after effects can change the entire look of a space.
I recently remodeled some spaces in my home, in the living room we didn’t make any changes
except for the trim paint which was changed from a light grey (thanks to the previous owner
basically painting everything grey including the outlets) to the standard white trim color that I
use in every project. Wow! It made a huge difference and made everything look more refreshed
and crisp!
When it comes to basic wall paint, I always recommend neutral colors to my clients. Paint in my
opinion should be a basic backdrop for everything else in the space, then color can be added in
art, rugs, throw pillows and accessories. If an accent wall is wanted in a space, make sure you
pick a color that you already love (instead of what is trending) that way it can make a long
lasting impact on your space and you will be able to keep the accent wall for years to come.
Check out some of the paint colors I recommend all the time on my Pinterest. I’ll continue this
series next month to talk about accent colors I love that are still neutral and timeless.