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Designing with Nancy: Aging in Place
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Wednesday, June 3, 2009. It is estimated that there will be 834,000 centenarians in the year 2050 compared to only 70,000 today. We are living longer, healthier and more enjoyable lives and baby boomers, the most affluent consumer group ever to exist, are making use of their numbers and success. Boomers run the economy, make decisions that influence products and services, and certainly play an important role in running the country. As vision deteriorates with age, using contrasting colors with matte fini...
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Designing with Nancy: Part IV - Getting the work done!
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Monday, May 25, 2009. Part IV - Getting the work done! Finding the right contractor to work with you on your project will be a challenge. But if you follow these steps, the outcome will be very rewarding. As remodeling is big business, there are contractors who specialize in everything from replacing windows to whole-house remodels. One of the best ways to find a contractor is to get referrals from your friends or neighbors who have just completed projects that are similar. Changes can be costly if the i...
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Designing with Nancy: Part II - How much will you spend on your remodel project?
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Monday, May 25, 2009. Part II - How much will you spend on your remodel project? Remodeling has become the number one priority on everyone's. To-do" list. It can cover a weekend project to paint the living room or the15 month project to knocking down most of the existing walls and starting over. Whatever your pleasure, you must start with a plan. Here are a few points to ponder. How much could you spend and how much will you spend. You definitely want to research your neighborhood for homes that have jus...
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Designing with Nancy: Light Up Your Life
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Thursday, June 4, 2009. Light Up Your Life. We’ve come a long way since good old Thomas Edison invented that utilitarian light bulb way back in 1879, making our lives easier, safer and glitzier, too. Hmmm, a word he might never have thought of in describing his incredible invention. The elements of interior design include cabinetry, flooring, tile, plumbing fixtures and the like. But lighting, from task to mood, has jumped into the forefront of importance over the last several years. The third layer of l...
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Designing with Nancy: Part V - Surviving your remodel project
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Monday, May 25, 2009. Part V - Surviving your remodel project. You have probably heard all the horror stories about remodeling, and now that you have decided to go forward with your project, here are some tips to help you be prepared. It's always going to take longer than you thought. Do not schedule to host a wedding at your home a week after the project completion date. It's not going to happen. If your contractor tells you that a firm decision or an actual item is needed by a certain time, give it to ...
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Designing with Nancy: Part I - Remodeling your kitchen - where do you start -
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Saturday, January 20, 2007. Part I - Remodeling your kitchen - where do you start -. Are you remodeling because the kitchen is not working for you, or because you want to sell your home and the kitchen is an eye sore, or is it because your friend just had her kitchen remodeled and it's to die for, so you want one, too? Whatever the reason, do it! Great kitchens are the "in" thing! Every one would like a "magazine-quality" kitchen. No matter the reason or the budget, now is the time to do it. Im curious t...
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Designing with Nancy: What is a CKD
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Wednesday, May 27, 2009. What is a CKD. Many people are familiar with the term “Certified Kitchen Designer”. NKBA), continuing education courses are required to maintain the designation. In addition, the CKD must adhere to a strict code of professional and moral conduct in business. Nancy Hugo, CKD. Labels: Certified Kitchen Designer. National Kitchen and Bath Association. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Nancy Hugo CKD, IFDA. Welcome to my world! Read, enjoy and comment, if you wish. Awesome Inc....
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Designing with Nancy: Got Refrigerators?
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Sunday, May 31, 2009. Built-in, free-standing or counter depth? Bottom freezer, side-by-side, or separate refrigerator and freezer units? Under counter refrigerators, beverage storage units and ice makers for task areas? The choices are endless, but ultimately they will depend on the design and function of the space, the market value of the home and the budget of the project. Apart from the use, location, budget and aesthetics of the refrigerators, energy efficiency and the effects of global warming is o...
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Philip Johnson’s first commissioned house – for sale | cindy elle
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Designing the Mindful Life. September 24, 2011. Philip Johnson’s first commissioned house – for sale. Originally listed at $2 million, it is now a cool $1.6 million. The listing agent has done a great job of providing the history of this house, as well as details and floor plans, on his listing here. Interiors – Booth House by Philip Johnson. Philip Johnson, Architect – Love the sparkle in his eyes! Laquo; Kitchen Sink and Dishwasher – All in One. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Enter your comment here.