Save your hardwood floors and furnishings from paint damage
You may be happy with the furniture in your house and the beautiful 5-inch plank walnut floors you've chosen from Anderson's Vintage collection. But if something in your home design looks out of sync,...
View ArticleHardwood flooring adds to the illusion of space in tight quarters
There are a host of design tricks you can rely on to make a small room look bigger, and some of them are based on an illusion. The lengthwise orientation of hardwood flooring, for instance, gives the...
View ArticleStart with wood floors to make your guest room inviting
For most of the year, your guest room may be a place for extra storage, a makeshift home office and exercise equipment you hardly use. But with summer visitors just on the horizon, it's time to take...
View ArticlePlan home design to add kitchen storage and better traffic flow
There's often such a bustle of activity in the kitchen that you wish some of its essential features could be moved into another room. But if you're trying to come up with ways to improve traffic flow,...
View ArticleThink about home resale value when upgrading
If you're planning to upgrade your home design, it should be done with an eye to the future. Make changes to add value to your house, like installing maple wood floors from Anderson's Eagle Lodge...
View ArticleLet your home design talents brighten summer get-togethers
Just because your annual Memorial Day party is held largely outdoors, you'll still have guests coming in and out of your house. It's only natural that people want to get their homes in shape for...
View ArticleChoose quality over quantity when hunting for home design finds
Homeowners often want furnishings that give their homes character, but without sacrificing the comforts of a contemporary house. Finding a way to integrate antiques and collectibles into a new design...
View ArticleAdd the rich grains and tones of hardwood flooring to kitchen design
When homeowners install kitchen flooring, they want to be sure it will be in sync with their existing room design. With wood floors, there's no need to worry. From rustic to modern, every home style...
View ArticleEngineered hardwood floors hold up against activity demands of a home gym
An attractive home gym may give you the motivation you need to get in shape for beach season. If you have extra space in your home, create a mini-fitness center and decorate it to get you in a positive...
View ArticleRoom design ideas can be adapted for a small living room
Not every home is graced with a large living room, but even a small one can be made into a stylish and functional space that welcomes guests and feels comfortable enough for family activities. Adding...
View ArticleHardwood floors can tie together natural elements in spring decor
The change to warmer seasons often makes people want to embrace nature more in their daily activities, and that may include home design. The painted floors within Anderson's Vintage Coastal Art...
View ArticleGive your bedroom a room design for a stylish retreat
If there's one room that makes you look forward to coming home, it should be a restful and well-designed bedroom. You begin and end your day there, so your bedroom must include all the home elements...
View ArticleLet the warmth of wood floors and stylish decor greet visitors to your home
It's often been said that first impressions count because they create a lasting imprint on people's minds. That's as true with the impact your entryway will have on those visiting your home. Choosing...
View ArticleRustic chic is a style made with distressed hardwood floors in mind
As beautiful as pristine wood flooring is, some people would rather see an aged, imperfect version of hardwood floors that harken back to eras when fine finishes weren't the norm. Gnarly Hardwood Plank...
View ArticleWith the right home design man caves can appeal to the whole family
Man caves came into being when guys felt they needed a place of their own to get away from the rest of family. What they didn't expect was that mom and the kids would explore dad's new digs. They liked...
View ArticleMake your fireplace the heart of your room design all year
As families move most of their activities outdoors this time of year, the only fire they're planning to start will probably be in a firepit on their patio. But the fireplace inside your home shouldn't...
View ArticleHome design lines blur when mixing old and new furnishings
Having country-style beadboard on cabinet doors may seem incongruous when they're right next to sleek stainless steel kitchen appliances. Or, the colonial charm of Anderson's Chestnut Hill hardwood...
View ArticleConsider a home design that turns your attic into living space
For families who love their home, but are running out of space, an attic can yield enough room for an extra bedroom, a home office or any other use for their needs. Make it a bright and airy space...
View ArticleHardwood floors are a great start for home makeovers
With guests coming and going all summer, some homeowners may be frazzled about how to give their main rooms a quick makeover. With beautiful floors like the maple hardwood in Anderson's Eagle Lodge...
View ArticleArtwork plays an important role in home design
Just as solid oak floors like those in Anderson's Vintage hardwood collection add warmth to a room, art plays an aesthetic role unlike other elements in room design. Including art among your...
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