If you are replacing your home’s windows, consider switching out your plain windows for models that truly make a statement. Windows do not just come in squares. Break out of the window decor rut, and seek out unusual and unique window designs that will make your home even more special.

One of the most inviting features of any room is a large bay window with a window seat. A bay window allows plenty of room for light to come through, and it gives people a comfortable spot to sit and relax. You can even use the seating area for storage. Simply install a removable cushion and lid. Then, you can have a cozy place to sit, and a convenient place to store season items. Since a bay window does not lie flat against the wall but instead pops out, it can even make your living room seem bigger.

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You do not need to completely remodel your home in order to give it a Tuscan feel. Instead, you can change small features of your home, such as lighting elements, tile, and accessories. If you carefully choose elements that recall the rolling hills of Southern Italy, visitors to your home will feel as if they have been whisked away to scenic Tuscany.

Tuscany is not only known for its relaxing, rustic aesthetic. That region of Italy is also renowned for its delicious cuisine. Because of this connection, Tuscan kitchens are becoming very popular. A Tuscan kitchen is warm and inviting. Your kitchen can have a similar feel if you use rustic tiles, wrought iron elements, and antique or faux-antique accessories. Look for rusty brown and burnt orange colored tiles for your counter tops and floors. A wrought iron pot older over your kitchen’s stove or island is an excellent Tuscan touch that also adds functional space to your kitchen. There are also many kitchen accessories that use Tuscan colors.

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Fireplaces are the focal points of the rooms wherein they have been constructed but are often left out of remodeling projects even if the rest of the rooms where they sit are changed. Yet a fireplace is not something that cannot be touched when you want to give a room a new look, and there are several things that can be done to improve or transform an existing fireplace. Your home remodeling contractor will be able to recommend the best option for you, but presenting the following possibilities to him or her can help you get the project started sooner and finished more quickly.

Giving a fireplace a new look can be as easy as giving it a fresh coat of paint, especially if there is no masonry work around it. Even if your fireplace has brickwork or other stone, a fresh coat of paint in an existing or new color can do wonders, and many interior designers are today painting the fireplaces in the homes they are redecorating.

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Adding a sunroom onto your home is a great way to make a cheery place for your family to hang out and also provide a place for entertaining guests. The perfect sunroom is spacious and energy efficient, so these things should always be kept in mind when designing a sunroom.

Those who already have a screened-in porch on the back of their homes can often convert it into a sunroom with ease. Should there be no existing porch, a sunroom can be added without too much trouble as well. Home addition contractors should definitely be consulted when it comes time to do the actual construction, for they will be able to help you maximize your space and actually build onto your home if necessary.

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Northern homeowners benefit greatly from the extra room that basements provide. Many people choose to leave their basements unfinished and use them only for extra storage space, but others who want more living space in their homes will finish or remodel their existing basements in order to achieve that extra room. Several basement remodeling ideas can help you get the most out of your basement and make it a room in which people will want to hang out.

Basements often have low ceilings, which can make them feel cramped and closed in. Instead of overhead lights that hang down from the ceiling, consider installing low-voltage recessed lighting. This will make the ceilings appear higher and make the basement more roomy.

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When you say “concrete flooring,” an image that might come immediately to mind is cold, boring and styleless. But, nothing could be further from the truth when it comes to today’s concrete flooring. The options in style, color, patterns, stains and finishes are endless. Add to that its known durability, and what you have is a flooring option that many homeowners are starting to gravitate towards.

Here we’ll discuss a popular option in concrete flooring – concrete stamping.

What is Concrete Stamping?

Concrete stamping is simply the process of imprinting textured, decorative patterns into wet concrete. Using this method, you can create any type of “designer flooring” you want. For example, a favorite among many homeowners is stamping concrete to look like brick or some other popular, high-end stone.

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Oh the luxury of a large bathroom – Jacuzzi tubs, steam showers, double-vanity sinks. You can have the works. While this is utopia, small bathrooms can be just as luxurious. All you have to do is maximize the space you have.

Following are two small bathroom remodeling tips that can turn your mini space into a slice of heaven.

Do Away with the Shower/Tub Combo: Why would you want to do that? So that you can replace it with a roomy, spa-like shower instead. Invest in a high-end tile to really make the space “pop” visually. Then add beautiful fixtures for a finishing touch.

After all of this, it will barely register that the tub is gone.

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If you’re thinking of adding another level to your home, there are going to be stairs. Or, if you’re thinking of updating an existing staircase, a spiral staircase is an elegant option. You can even install a spiral staircase where one didn’t exist before, eg, one leading to the attic which currently has pull-down stairs.

Advantages of the Spiral Staircase

• Space: Generally speaking, spiral staircases don’t take up as much space as angular ones. So if you want more living space, they are a perfect option.
• Many Design Options: Spiral staircases can be constructed using metal or wood, so your design options are limitless. For example, you can get wooden stairs with iron railings; or metal stairs with metal railings; or wood stairs with wood railings; etc. Your choice in railings is only limited by your imagination. You can have them custom-made, or go with prefab ones you can find in any major home improvement store.

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