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Tips, trends, and inspiration for your kitchen and bathroom projects.

Grey patterned cement tile backsplash with matte-black pot filler above a professional gas range, wood range hood
Trending KitchensJuly 28, 2026

Backsplash Designs That Transform Your Kitchen

Your backsplash is one of the most visible surfaces in your kitchen and the perfect place to add personality. From subway tile to bold patterns, here are the top backsplash trends...

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Bathroom double vanity with charcoal shaker cabinets, speckled granite counter, matte-black faucets, and wood-look tile flooring, Erie County
Trending BathroomsJuly 6, 2026

Bathroom Design Trends to Watch This Year

From spa-inspired retreats to bold statement tiles, bathroom design is evolving fast. Here are the top trends shaping Erie County bathrooms this year...

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White U-shaped kitchen with a granite peninsula and beadboard bar front, white shaker cabinets, stainless appliances, and gray wood-look flooring
Trending KitchensJune 15, 2026

Solutions For Peninsula Cabinets, Bulkheads and Lack of Storage, On a Budget.

Bulkheads and peninsula cabinets can block an open concept. Here is how to open up the space and keep your storage, even on a budget.

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Freestanding soaking tub with floor-mounted filler, sage-green walls, patterned cement tile floor, white vanity, and lantern chandelier, Edinboro
Trending BathroomsJune 14, 2026

How to Create a Spa-Like Bathroom at Home

You do not need to book a resort to enjoy a spa experience. With the right design choices, your bathroom can become a daily retreat. Here is how to get started...

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White shaker kitchen with navy island, wood range hood, patterned cement tile backsplash, white quartz counters, lantern pendants
Trending KitchensMay 23, 2026

Kitchen Design Trends Worth Paying Attention To

Some kitchen trends are worth following and others will look dated in five years. Here is how to tell the two apart before you remodel.

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Close-up of a white solid surface countertop with evenly scattered gray and tan flecks
Trending KitchensMay 5, 2026

Granite, Quartz, or Solid Surface? What is the Difference?

Granite, quartz, and solid surface countertops each look and behave differently. Here is how to tell them apart and choose the right one.

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Grey patterned cement tile backsplash with matte-black pot filler above a gas range, wood range hood
Trending KitchensMay 1, 2026

Kitchen Design and Remodel

The creativity in kitchen design is that every client has their own vision of what they desire in their dream kitchen, along with what style suits their...

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Bathroom with freestanding soaking tub, black-and-white patterned cement tile floor, white shaker vanity, and wood shutters, Erie County
Trending BathroomsApril 9, 2026

Is Your Master Bathroom Retreat?

Imagine your bathroom inspiring your early morning rise and calming your late night slumber. Creating a space that invokes the mood you desire is key to the perfect retreat...

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Pull-out base cabinet tray divider holding baking sheets, muffin pans, and cooling racks
Trending KitchensMarch 18, 2026

What Are Your Options When It Comes to Kitchen Cabinet Storage?

Roll-out trays, cutlery dividers, spice pull-outs, and more. A look at the many ways to organize your kitchen cabinets.

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Floor-to-ceiling stacked-stone fireplace with a rustic wood mantel, gas insert, arched window, Edinboro
Design and TrendsMarch 18, 2026

Cozy Spaces for Winter Comfort: Fireplace, Bar & Entrance

As the snow starts to fly, inviting and relaxing spaces in your home will ease the chill in your bones. Discover how fireplaces, bars, and entryways can transform your winter...

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White shaker kitchen with blue island, wood range hood, patterned cement tile backsplash, white quartz counters, lantern pendants
Trending KitchensFebruary 24, 2026

Kitchens: The Center of Holidays

The sweet smells of baking food, chatters of children and conversations with smiling family fill many kitchens during the holiday season. Is your kitchen ready for entertaining?

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Bleached steer skull mounted as decor on a dark wood-plank accent wall
Design and TrendsFebruary 2, 2026

Find Your Version of Home and Homestead!

Your home is more than the spaces inside it. Discover how to create an environment that brings harmony between your outdoor and indoor living spaces...

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Navy blue double-sink vanity with a white marble top and brushed gold faucets and drawer pulls
Trending KitchensJanuary 22, 2026

Gold Is Back and So is Blue! What!?

Gold and navy blue are back. Here is how to use them in an updated way rather than the versions you may remember.

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Shenley Schenk Interior Design logo graphic on a dark green background
Design and TrendsJanuary 11, 2026

What Emotions, Thoughts or Perceptions Does Your Design Style Create?

The relationship between the mind and interior design drives the desire to create spaces with intention. Learn how color psychology can transform the feel of your home...

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Cream kitchen with tan granite counters, peninsula breakfast bar, painted spindle-back stools, and stainless refrigerator, Erie County
Trending KitchensDecember 20, 2025

What To Expect When You Start a Kitchen Remodel!

Dream a little! From setting your budget to demo day, here's a complete guide to what you can expect throughout your kitchen remodel journey...

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Dark walnut faux-wood window blinds partially lowered over a multi-pane window
Window TreatmentsNovember 28, 2025

Why Faux Wood Blinds Are a Smart Choice

Faux wood blinds look like real wood but hold up better to steam, moisture, and everyday life. Here is where they work best and how to choose them.

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Kitchen corner with white shaker cabinets, a gray glass subway tile backsplash, a white countertop, and pale blue-green base cabinets beneath a window
Trending KitchensNovember 8, 2025

Get a Modern, Traditional or Cottage Kitchen Design With White Cabinets!

White cabinets work in modern, traditional, and cottage kitchens. See three ways to make them fit your home's style.

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Bright Scandinavian dining room with white molded chairs, jute rug, rattan pendant, and abundant houseplants
Design and TrendsNovember 6, 2025

Spring Cleaning Tips to Keep Your Home Looking Sharp!

The sun is shining, and you just want to be outside soaking up the rays and planting your garden! But, don't let go of all your hard work inside by forgetting...

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Espresso shaker kitchen with greige subway tile, speckled granite island, stainless appliances, and wood-look plank flooring, Edinboro
Trending KitchensOctober 15, 2025

Kitchen Material Checklist

Selecting material for your kitchen remodel can quickly become overwhelming and confusing! Use this checklist to make sure you aren't forgetting any crucial...

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Built-in closet system with hanging rods, open shelving, shoe racks, and storage bins
Design and TrendsSeptember 23, 2025

Tips to Increase Home Value!

Clients often think of resale value regardless of it they plan to sell within a year or the next twenty years. Whether you're looking to sell now or in the far...

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Living room with natural wood plantation shutters across a window wall, grey sofa, live-edge coffee table, Erie PA
Window TreatmentsSeptember 1, 2025

Wood Shutters - Your Natural, Sleek and Stunning Window Covering Choice!

Bring the beauty of nature into your home with an elegant, natural, wood shutter. Breathe in the fresh outdoors with a 100% North American Premium Hardwood...

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Accessible bathroom with a low-threshold tiled walk-in shower, gray subway tile surround, stainless grab bars, a handheld showerhead, a gray vanity, and a white toilet
Trending BathroomsAugust 15, 2025

Accessibility and Style??

Converting a tub to a walk-in shower does not mean giving up style. Here is how to make a bathroom accessible and still look good.

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Material palette board with glass mosaic tile, cream cabinet door, stone slab, and grey quartz
Design and TrendsAugust 10, 2025

Neutral With a Pop of Color or Texture!

Everyone desires something that makes their space unique and different, however few people are daring enough to veer away from neutrals and monochromatic color...

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Laundry room window with cordless faux-wood blinds beside white, oak, walnut, and grey slat samples
Window TreatmentsJuly 19, 2025

New Cordless Foundations Faux Wood Blinds!

Looking for an economical way to update your window coverings? Check out my new line of faux wood blinds in the Foundations Collection! 5 sharp paints and...

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White shaker kitchen with grey island, stainless chimney hood, white subway tile, marble-look counters, and pendant lighting, Edinboro
Trending KitchensJune 27, 2025

How to Make Your White Kitchen Unique!

No doubt white is in! Check out some ways this client and I made their white kitchen unique and stand apart from all the other white...

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White flat-panel kitchen with butcher-block counters, white subway tile, open wood shelving, and black dome pendants
Trending KitchensJune 5, 2025

UGH! Common Regrets When Remodeling a Kitchen!

Making Too Many Compromises for the Sake of a Dollar Finding the balance between your budget and wish list can be like walking a tight rope between...

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Kitchen sink area without a window, featuring a vertical glass tile accent panel, greige beadboard cabinets, a gray tile backsplash, and a granite countertop
Trending KitchensMay 28, 2025

No Window Above Your Sink? Add Storage, Function, or Unique Design Features!

No window above your kitchen sink? That is an opportunity to add storage, function, and a unique design feature instead.

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For-sale sign with a sold rider in front of a two-story suburban home exterior
Design and TrendsMay 14, 2025

3 Mistakes to Avoid When Remodeling Your Home to Sell!

1. Assuming You Will Receive a Dollar for Dollar Return on Your Remodel Investment Money, money, money! The goal is to put as little money into your remodel...

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Grey-stained oak shaker cabinet door and drawer front showing the overlay detail
Trending KitchensApril 22, 2025

With So Many Options, What Cabinet Door and Drawer Overlay is Right for You?

Walking into a showroom with hundreds of door style options mounted on the wall can instantly be overwhelming! There are thousands of combinations of woods,...

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Dining room windows topped with upholstered decorative cornices over sheer horizontal shades, Erie County
Window TreatmentsMarch 31, 2025

Add a Soft Touch to Any Room With a Decorative Cornice!

The sleek and crisp, yet soft and elegant, appearance of a cornice window treatment adds a rich and sophisticated appeal to most any space. Customize your...

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Bathroom with white composite plantation shutters on bay windows, freestanding tub, and arabesque mirror, Erie PA
Window TreatmentsMarch 9, 2025

Freshen Your Space with White Composite Shutters!

Add composite shutters to any space to create a grand, fresh, bright and updated look! The stunning aesthetic a composite shutter has on a space is only the...

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White shaker bathroom vanity with a marble-look counter, undermount oval sink, and chrome faucet
Trending BathroomsFebruary 15, 2025

Classic Bathroom With Trending Accents!

White with classic marble, mixed with antique and chic accents can be found on every HGTV show or in every design magazine! But, why? Mixing the old with the...

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