Interior Design & Architecture
Interior Design & Architecture
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Hardwood Flooring Product Profile: What Is Beech?
July 06 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Beech hardwood flooring is a dependable and attractive domestic species. What are the strengths and drawbacks of beech wood floors? Find out here. *** I have to admit, the beech tree isn’t a tree I’ve thought a lot about.... read moreInterior Design & Architecture
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Hardwood Flooring Product Profile: What Is Maple?
June 22 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Maple wood flooring is wonderfully adaptable, and looks fabulous in almost every environment. Here’s the scoop on the wonders of maple wood floors. *** I’ve always felt lucky to live on the west coast of North America, but a... read moreInterior Design & Architecture
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Hardwood Flooring Product Profile: What Is American Cherry?
June 08 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
American cherry is one of the most reliable of hardwood species in the United States. Here’s why you might want to consider cherry wood for your next floor. *** The thought of an American cherry tree is always going... read more3 min read
January 19 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Tiles don’t have to be drab and repetitive. Have a look at how to be bold with tile in every room of the house. *** Tiles don’t have to be drab and repetitive. Have a look at how to... read more3 min read
Enough Space For Two: Tips On Creating Double-Duty Home Offices
January 12 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Make working from home easier with these clever layouts for double-duty home offices. *** Not every couple has the luxury of two extra bedrooms for their personal offices. I consider myself lucky in that regard; I have my own... read moreInterior Design & Architecture
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Hardwood Flooring And Interior Design: An Infographic
September 10 | 1 | admin
One of the great things about hardwood flooring is how visually versatile it is. There are so many stylistic applications, interior design and architectural traditions, and installation layouts that hardwood flooring is ready to serve. It’s been well established... read moreInterior Design & Architecture
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5 Hardwood Flooring Options To Match The Style Of Rooms
August 08 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
Your flooring has a huge impact on the overall look of your home. Make sure it’s an asset to your design, not just an afterthought. Different styles of hardwood flooring complement certain interiors quite well. Use this guide to choose... read moreInterior Design & Architecture
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Hot Dog! Planning for Pet Traffic On Floors And Decks
July 03 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Summer is the perfect time to spend long, hot days outdoors with your favorite canines. From splashing around in the pool to running down the beach to sniffing about in the backyard, dogs love the sunshine. At the same... read moreInterior Design & Architecture
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Chocolate Flooring At BuildDirect – For Reals!
March 31 | < 1 | admin
For many years, we here at BuildDirect have turned to the world of food to name some of our flooring products. One particular culinary area as related to flooring has been chocolate; mocha, dark chocolate, chocolate malt, chocolate mousse,... read moreInterior Design & Architecture
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Emotional Interior Design: Using Purple
January 29 | 2 min read | admin
Purple is a royal color. It’s the color of creativity and lateral thinking. It’s for non-conformists and thought leaders. It’s powerful, and kind of risky too. Along with its close cousin violet, it’s also a color that promotes deep... read moreInterior Design & Architecture
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Wood Floors To Rafters: Style From Top To Bottom
February 17 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
Rafters in residences are standard inclusions in construction, at one time almost always visible in interiors as a matter of course. As trends changed, the visible rafter has come and gone, and come back again. Here in our current... read more3 min read
Flooring for the Children’s Play Room
December 28 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
I admit it, I am a bit of a fanatic when it comes to child safety. I worry about bumps and bruises, agonize over tumbles and falls, and am the very picture of the “hover mother.” So, it came... read more