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Montclair, NJ – Older Home Addition When adding an addition to an older home with a lot of details, a good contractor pays particular attention to those details. And that is exactly what this older Montclair, NJ home requires. JL Bottone has taken the time to reproduce, in painstaking detail all of the home’s existing trim work, recessed scroll work, archways, and roof-lines. Although providing this level of design and craftsmanship is logistically difficult for many contract

Neutrals, Pale Tiffany Blue, and Touches of Orange Create a Serenely Sophisticated Living Space Since the owner of this West Hollywood condo is on the road so much, she wanted something fun and cheerful to come home to. The challenge? Including the necessities of living and entertaining in a small space without making it appear cramped or cluttered. So she enlisted Christopher Grubb, the owner of Arch-Interiors Design Group, in Beverly Hills, California, who used color and fl

Kerrie Kelly, owner of Kerrie Kelly Design Lab, a team of interior designers located in Sacramento, California, believes that kids should be involved in the basic design process of their bedrooms. “When decorating a child’s room, let the child help with selections for the room,” she explains. “Include a child’s interests and ask for opinions as you create the decorating scheme. But also realize that a child’s interests can change often, so use accessories that can be easily r

Mandi Gubler, Author of the Blog Vintage Revivals and Do-It-Yourselfer Extraordinaire, Utilizes a Bevy of Creative Projects in This Living Room Transformation In July 2010, Mandi Gubler, wife and stay-at-home mom of two, founded the blog Vintage Revivals (www.vintagerevivals.com) as a place to talk about some of the decorating approaches she used in her own home. “I needed a creative outlet,” she explains, “something that was new and non-repetitive.” As her readership grew an

Moving into a new house is an amazing experience. You’re surrounded by possibilities and opportunities to make this new house a home for you and your family, and none is more simultaneously exciting and potentially overwhelming than a kitchen remodel. Whether you have been living in your home for ten years or ten days, it’s important that you take the right steps before diving in on a remodel to ensure you create the kitchen you’ve always dreamed of. Step 1 – Hire a Kitchen R

If you are considering remodeling your bathroom, there are a few things you should think about in advance. This is a big project and there will be a number of factors that could hinder or even interrupt progress if you don’t plan effectively. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you plan your course, even before you call in a New Jersey contractor. Step 1 – What Do You Need and What Will It Cost? One of the best parts of a bathroom remodel is taking apart the bathroom you