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Real Solutions for Organizing a Closet

January 17, 2019 by Rachel Lynn

How many times have you seen a closet makeover that ended with just a few basic items hanging in it, and you thought “Who in the world has only three shirts?” Of course, anyone can make a closet look neat and tidy if they take 90% of their belongings away! But, what about those of us who prefer to keep most of what we have? Where are the real solutions for organizing a closet?

How to Design Your Own Kitchen

October 8, 2018 by Rachel Lynn

Of all the rooms in a house, the most detailed and complex to design is the kitchen. It is also arguably the most important room in a house. Most of us will, at some point in our lives, want to remodel, design, or upgrade a kitchen. Sometimes, that requires the help of a trained interior designer. Other times, the homeowner is completely capable of handling that job themself. With that in mind, I thought this DIYer’s guide on how to design your own kitchen might come in handy. At the very least, it should provide a good place to start and help you to determine if you will require assistance.

Getting a Professional Interior Paint Finish

May 7, 2018 by Rachel Lynn

I have reached that point where I am sick of looking at the paint colors on my wall. Of course, that happens to me about every 5 years. As a result, I have begun to change the paint color in several parts of my home, starting with my studio. Since I started repainting, I thought this would be a good time to share my tips and tricks for getting a professional interior paint finish.

Butler’s Pantry VS Scullery – What’s the Difference?

November 10, 2017 by Rachel Lynn

Last week, I was following along in a forum discussion about kitchen designs. A woman was asking questions about here plans for her new kitchen. She seemed to really have a grasp on what she wanted, but she asked if anyone could answer the question, “butler’s pantry vs scullery – what’s the difference?”There were a few people who got it correct, but I was surprised at how many people had never heard of a scullery and weren’t really sure what was the purpose of a butler’s pantry. Needless to say, that sparked this little article.

Open Shelving – Pros and Cons

March 31, 2017 by Rachel Lynn

(Open Shelving – Photo by Erotas Building Corporation)

Have you considered having open shelving in your kitchen? Unless you have been living under a rock, you know that open shelving has become the “thing” to do. What with HGTVs Fixer Upper using them quite frequently to achieve Joanna’s signature farmhouse look, and the rise in popularity for the Rustic Industrial look, open shelving seems to be just about everywhere. But before you take that leap, let’s look at both the Pros and Cons of this design choice.

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