The beach cottage — described as a “tear down” by the realtor — had seen better days since being built in 1939. But the waterfront location in St. Teresa on Florida’s panhandle was exactly what Haile and Ben wanted. The couple had already restored an 1850s-era home less than two hours away in Thomasville, Georgia, so renovating this vacation cottage seemed like a breeze.
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If you’re like most people, one look at a barn conjures up images of horses, storage space for yard tools, or perhaps a rustic man cave. Interior designers, however, have an eye to see beyond the ordinary to envision all of the possibilities that a space could be.
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Although most of us are aware that light pollution washes out the night sky and wastes energy, did you know that excessive light at night can interrupt circadian rhythms and mess with our melatonin levels?
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Inspiration for home décor comes from a limitless number of sources. A paint chip, Instagram, a beloved piece of furniture, or an idea house you want to mimic. For Molly, the inspiration for the lighting in her new home was right outside her window.
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A wise builder once said that renovating a home is much like watching sausage being made. It can be a grinding, cringe-worthy process with lots of lessons learned, but the end result is oh, so satisfying!
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The term “spec home” conjures up all sorts of images. Not all of them are good. Some builders opt for the cheapest flooring, cabinetry, lighting, and other materials in order to boost the bottom line.
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