Red decor can be stimulating, relaxing

Just in time for Valentines Day, The Colorado Springs Gazette published the following article (2/8/14), written by Debbie Kelley. Our Designer Katherine Speas was interviewed for the article and her red touches to Jim Fry’s house are featured in the article. 

PANTONE REVEALS COLOR FOR 2014

Radiant Orchid

Pantone reveals Radiant Orchid (PANTONE® 18-3224), a captivating, magical, enigmatic purple, as the color of the year for 2014.

6 Steps to Planning a Successful Building Project

Put in time on the front end to ensure that your home will match your vision in the end

Houzz.com published this wonderful article written by Anne Higuera on their site this week that we wanted to share, enjoy!

There’s a strong temptation to dive straight into home remodeling projects.  The sooner you start, the sooner you’ll be done, right? Unfortunately, it doesn’t work that way if you haven’t done some essential planning up front.  Each design professional and contractor runs his or her business in a different way, but homeowners usually need to follow the same steps to get to the construction phase. 
Here are six crucial steps to help you plan for a successful home renovation, and the reasons they’re so important for any project.

Specialty Spaces Go Beyond Rooms to Your Pets

Wine cellars, patios, and custom decks often come to mind when talking about Specialty Spaces. While these are wonderful spaces to design and build, Specialty Spaces can also go beyond entire rooms to those nooks and crannies that your family members designate as their special space. The matriarch of the house might have a craft area to retreat to, the garage may be a sanctuary for the man of the house, or a certain corner chair may be that place one goes to unwind. At Sikora Creations, we know that every member of your family has that fixed spot in the house that they claim as their own, and we want to make those spots even better.

Survive Your Home Remodel: 11 Must-Ask Questions

Plan ahead to keep minor hassles from turning into major headaches during an extensive renovation 

Enjoy the following article courtesy of Mitchell Paker published on Houzz.com.

If buying a home is all about location, location, location, then remodeling one is all about planning, planning, planning. We’ve all heard the stories: friends and family doing dishes in their bathroom sinks, cooking meals on hot plates in the garage, grabbing food from the refrigerator that’s now in the laundry room. Such are the travails of remodeling a house. And there’s really nothing you can do but be prepared. “It’s a big inconvenience but a big payoff,” says architect Brian Lucas. 

If you’re about to embark on an extensive remodel or renovation, here are 11 questions you’ll want to ask, plus what to do to keep everything moving along smoothly. 

Create statement walls with wallpaper, fireplaces, and more.

Create A Statement Wall In Your Favorite Room 

Zillow follows trends in housing and Real Estate.  I thought I would share this great article on Creating a Statement Wall.  If you’re looking to add a bold look to your home, creating a statement wall in a room can be a simple and affordable option. Ranging from a wall painted in deep jewel tones to a space dominated by brick, how bold you go depends on the look you want for your room.

MUDROOM MUST HAVES

A LIST OF MUDROOM MUST HAVES 

I don’t know about you but all this snow and muck makes me realize how important a mudroom is as a transitional space from the garage to the rest of our home. So often, builders design in small inefficient mudrooms/laundry rooms with barely enough space for the washer, dryer, and the communal coat closet.

How to match paint colors

How to Match Colors From Photos to Real Life

Differences in lighting and device screens can drastically change how a color looks. Here’s how to correct for it courtesy of Vanessa Brunner, Staff Writer at HOUZZ.com. 

Homeowners and designers know what a difference color makes in a home. They can spend hours poring over print and online images in search of the perfect hue. But sometimes the color in the image doesn’t end up looking the same on the wall. Why?

Emerald

PANTONE REVEALS COLOR FOR 2013

Emerald Green

Pantone Reveals Emerald (PANTONE 17-5641) a lively, radiant, lush green, as the Color of the Year for 2013. Since antiquity, this luminous, magnificent hue has been the color of beauty and new life in many cultures and religions. It’s also the color of growth, renewal and prosperity – no other color conveys regeneration more than green. For centuries, many countries have chosen green to represent healing and unity.

SELECTING THE RIGHT INTERIOR DESIGNER

GETTING STARTED!

You’ve seen all the design shows on HGTV and you’re tired of your dated wallpaper and dark dining room.  You’ve flipped your favorite design magazine from cover to cover and decided it’s finally time to do some much needed remodeling and redesign.  But before contacting an interior designer, we encourage you to take some time to think about what you want and what you need.