Throwing Some Shade

After we finished our floating deck, the next backyard project was a pergola. I wanted a design with a modern feel and something that matched the style of the deck. No swooping decorative rafter ends here (you know what I mean). I wanted clean and simple lines, so I designed a pergola with a boxed […]

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Don’t Be Afraid Of Color

Home decorating and design in the 1950s and ’60s capitalized on color. Warm and bright blues, pinks, and yellows perked up interiors. Meanwhile, deep orange, red, and green exteriors helped homes blend in with their natural surroundings. People weren’t afraid of color. Then came the ’80s and ’90s. Neutrals became popular, and beige was soon […]

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