| ...ect from the demands
of everyday life. With this trend, the focus is on creating harmony between
natural and architectural design elements. Try mixing sculptural design pieces
and greenery with natural wood doors and concrete benches for a calming
counterbalance to frenetic, fast-paced living.
Pretty and Calm
As female buying-power continues... |
| ...side and outside.
But a great deck starts with high-quality materials, because the last thing you
want is to spend excessive time and money on routine maintenance. Instead of
using natural wood, opt for a premium composite decking, such as Zuri Premium
Decking, that combines the natural beauty of exotic hardwood with the
unsurpassed and exceptionally low-maintenance requirem... |
| ...ign"
focuses on fewer, higher quality pieces collected over time.
Melding indoors and out
Scandinavian style incorporates materials that meld indoors with outdoors -
natural woods, slat walls, leather accents and greenery. "Cottage culture"
architecture style draws on these influences and makes interiors feel like cozy
cabins in the woods.
Funct... |
| ...end toward the use of solid, fine-milled hardwoods like walnut and cherry for
sliding doors, which not only gives them satisfying heft but is also a great way
to bring the warmth and character of natural wood into an interior."
New York-based interior designer Laura Bohn agrees. "I've installed hardwood
barn doors in many projects, both in the city and the country," she says. ... |
| ...pting for black shingles? These four reasons prove it's a trend that won't be fading anytime soon:
Black is modern: A younger generation of homeowners wants a modern home profile. The natural wood-shake aesthetic is often perceived as too traditional or old fashioned.
Black matches everything: Unless the exterior of your house is navy blue or dark brown, a black roo... |
| ...you with the same grilling space with fewer expenses.
* Build a barbecue cover. Give your kitchen a beautiful outdoor shelter by building a barbecue cover from Western Red Cedar. This natural wood is resistant to rot, decay and insects, and it will look great no matter what the weather brings. In addition, building the cover is easy - simply follow the nine-step process found at Re... |
| ... nursery is the perfect stepping stone to get imaginations spinning and curiosity for nature growing. There is a warmth and coziness that comes from nature-inspired decor. Think fuzzy animal mobiles, natural wooden accents, and a whimsical birch tree wall mural from Murals Your Way to create a space where you’re little one ... |
| ...d laundry detergent and bathroom cleaners that are priced very competitively.
Flooring
Carpets trap dirt, dust and other allergens. If possible, remove wall-to-wall carpeting and replace it with natural wood flooring, such as sustainable bamboo or cork flooring.
- Sweep and vacuum floors regularly to control dust.
- Wet mop with a microfiber mop to remove dust and dirt more efficiently... |
| ..., HomerWood takes special care to remove any defects that could weaken the floor. The result is an elegant floor that features both clear and character boards that reflect the greatest attributes of natural wood.
The Amish Hand-Scraped® collection is hand-scraped by local Pennsylvania Dutch craftsmen, so that no two planks are the same, and like a true piece of art, each plank proudly bear... |