interior design
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Find Your Style: 4 Iconic Looks and How to Make Them Your Own
March 18 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Building your dream room is easier with a little push in the right direction If you’re a design lover, deciding on a style for your space can be difficult. After all, those of us that can appreciate elegant design... read more2 min read
Guest Blogger Kim Hazel: New Wood Flooring Reveal in the Kitchen and Sunroom
October 10 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
The following post was contributed by the amazingly talented Kim Hazel from her lifestyle blog https://styledwithlace.com/ Take a look at her stunning new wood flooring renovation reveal below, featuring the installation of BuildDirect’s own, very stylish, Jasper Engineered Hardwood –... read moreInterior Design & Architecture
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Crown Molding History, Benefits, And Applications
January 25 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Here’s how to enhance your house and interior design with crown molding, and increase the value of your home. *** A friend of mine recently said to me, “Lisa, you have very strong opinions on crown molding.” She’s right.... read more3 min read
Hardwood Species You’ve Never Heard Of, But Should: Sandalwood
November 02 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Try sandalwood as a hardwood flooring option the next time you’re looking for a wood that surpasses your expectations for durability and beauty. *** Sandalwood is making a comeback. Just to make it very clear, in this article I’m... read moreInterior Design & Architecture
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Hardwood Species You’ve Never Heard Of, But Should: Kempas
October 12 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Kempas is an exotic woodHere’s why you should consider kempas as an option for your next hardwood floor, interior design or home improvement project. *** There are a few wood species that really stand out from the crowd, but... read more3 min read
Hardwood Flooring Product Profile: What Is Cumaru?
September 14 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Cumaru hardwood floors creates a beautiful foundation for any home. Here are the highlights of this unique and supremely decorative wood floor species. *** Cumaru, also known as Brazilian teak, isn’t actually a teak at all. And it’s not... read moreInterior Design & Architecture
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Hardwood Flooring Product Profile: What Is Teak?
September 07 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
A teak hardwood floor or deck is going to be a beautiful addition to any home. It’s a sustainable product with a high level of workability. *** My first memories of teak were forged in the late 1970s. If... read moreInterior Design & Architecture
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Hardwood Flooring Product Profile: What Is Australian Acacia?
August 31 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Australian Acacia is a thriving genus of species known to be tough. What are some of the things going for it that make it so reliable? Take a look. *** Australia. A country and continent known for its vast... read moreInterior Design & Architecture
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Hardwood Flooring Product Profile: What Is African Acacia?
August 24 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
African acacia is a wonderfully dense and durable hardwood species that can add not only a historical richness but also a beautiful flooring look to our homes. *** It’s like a scene right out of an Indiana Jones... read more3 min read
Hardwood Flooring Product Profile: What Is Mahogany?
August 10 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Mahogany wood floors bring unique lustre and durability to a space. Here’s the lowdown on mahogany as a hardwood flooring option. *** Mahogany brings to mind an old-world glamour. Although it’s a wood that was first harvested in the... read moreInterior Design & Architecture
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Hardwood Flooring Product Profile: What Is Jatoba?
July 13 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Jatoba: Not Really “Cherry” It’s also known as Brazilian cherry wood, but jatoba wood should never be confused with the more familiar species that marks our gardens here in North America. That’s because the ‘cherry’ in the name refers... read moreInterior 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 more