Remodel an Environmentally Friendly House: Part Two, Air Quality
Besides looking at the energy use related to the humidity, heating and cooling in your home, consider the inside air quality. Good inside air quality is another way to make sure your home is healthy and environmentally friendly. When air… Read more »
Mother-in-Law Suite: Building Flexible Spaces That Support Our Relationships
Mother-in-law suites have been in existence for quite some time. However, their popularity has increased in recent years as more families seek flexible living spaces to accommodate their ever-evolving needs. Let’s face it: no house can fit every stage of… Read more »
Real Life Remodeling vs. Home Renovation TV Shows
Home remodeling TV shows are entertaining and can be a great source of inspiration. However, they fail to depict real life remodeling stories. Because we live in a world of instant gratification, it’s not too surprising that seeing an outdated… Read more »
3 Ways to Achieve Balance in Your Home Design: Symmetrical, Asymmetrical, Radial
There are many elements of home design that often go unnoticed, yet have an enormous impact on the overall feel of a space. Often, it all comes down to how well the room’s design achieves balance. Thoughtful attention to balance… Read more »
Can You Avoid Remodeling Decision Fatigue?
For many, a home remodeling project is one of the most significant things you’ll ever do. When looking at common life stressors: getting married, having kids, and buying a home, a major disruption to your home – like remodeling –… Read more »
Why You Need a Mudroom in Minneapolis
Coming and going from the house is often a messy process, especially here in Minnesota. There are all kinds of things you have to bring with you and that invariably come into the house with you—wet boots, grit, salt. Some… Read more »
Bluestem’s Tips for Creating a Wellness Room
Many people turn inward for rejuvenation and actively seek out ways to take a break from the everyday stresses of life. Wellness spaces, which are commonly talked about these days, don’t have to be outside of the home – you… Read more »
Creating Synergy in the Home: Part 2
Welcome Back! In Creating Synergy in the Home: Part One, we discussed the importance of fostering synergy in your home and the impact of synergy on home design. Synergy can refer to the different parts of your home design –… Read more »
Creating Synergy in the Home: Part 1
When you think about your home, have you ever considered how all the pieces work together to support your daily life and enhance the overall experience? Most people realize that their homes are made of a great deal of pieces:… Read more »
Remodel an Efficient Laundry Room
Giving yourself a clean, efficient place to do chores is one of the best ways to improve your day-to-day life in your home Below we share some of our favorite laundry room ideas for transforming this room into a comfortable,… Read more »