Design
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Buzz Off! How to Create a Bug-Free Porch
March 12 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
Have bees and wasps invaded your front porch in the past? These tips can help you reclaim that lovely space for yourself this year. *** I can’t tell you how many times I have gone out to the front... 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 more2 min read
Emotional Interior Design: Using Red
December 11 | 2 min read | admin
When we choose colors for our spaces, it’s more than just the logical part of our brains that we use. Ever since we were children, we’ve responded to color in an emotional way. And so, as adults with spaces... read more3 min read
The Elegance of Stone: A Look Inside and Out
October 08 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Whenever I drive around fancy neighborhoods, my attention is always drawn to those stately stone houses that are classy, elegant and cozy. Stone is an ancient construction material that never seems to get out of style. Inside or outside,... 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