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What You Need To Know About Scandinavian Interior Design Before You Go For It

May 6, 2019

Scandinavian interior design trends have been growing and growing. While the Scandinavian look is trendy, and trends fade, the idea of a space you feel happy in is a style, which is forever. While you consider some beautiful Scandinavian accents to your home, here...

Doors and Windows | Why It Is Never a Good Idea to Buy Cheap Windows or Doors.

May 6, 2019

We offer designer doors and windows but, we want to make sure you have the right options to stay within your budget and still build something beautiful. Here is why you should choose your doors and windows wisely. How do we like our doors? Tall, dark, and handsome.A...

How Flooring Stores Figure Out Your Best Flooring Options

Apr 22, 2019

The flooring can make or break the overall design of a space. With all of today’s options, how do you narrow it down? Flooring stores like Kaufman by Design work alongside their clients to help determine which flooring they will be happiest with. Here are the three...

Yard Work Tools | When To Rent and When To Buy

Apr 22, 2019

Love yard work? Got a big project coming up? Before you begin the job, consider tools that will make the job easier, safer to accomplish, and ensure the job is well-done. Tool rental is a great option for those rare jobs that require expensive equipment. Here are...

How To Choose The Perfect Millwork For Your Home

Mar 28, 2019

The millwork of your home is all the baseboards, trims, door frames, window frames, and crownings. Do you choose a classic subtlety or go with your heart on some eclectic woodworking? Millwork is a major contributor to the overall look and feel of your home. Get it...

How To Choose Lighting Fixtures

Mar 28, 2019

Ready to choose lighting fixtures for your home? It is no easy feat. You know what your dream home looks like. How do you bring that to life with a seemingly endless choice of lighting? Here are a few things to help you consider what kinds of lighting you’ll need in...

Christmas Recipes for Your Big Green Egg

Dec 10, 2018

Take the party outside the kitchen and do some of your best Christmas cooking with the Big Green Egg. Here are two recipes from The Big Green Egg’s website we think are worth a try. Egg-Roasted ChestnutsChestnuts roasting on an open EGG ????. Certainly a...

Turn Your Home Decor Into A Christmas Wonderland The Easy Way

Dec 10, 2018

Is your home decor ready for the holidays? If you are finally getting settled in a new home with fresh home decor and accents, here are a few tips for adding some Christmas charm. Stick with a theme or choice of colors. The theme is “Christmas” right? The...

What You Need To Know About Custom Doors

Nov 5, 2018

Need a new front door? Many older homes need custom doors to replace the originals when they are no longer up for withstanding the elements. There are many reasons a regular door won’t fit in your frame. A common reason is that the structure of an older home has...

How to Increase Natural Lighting in Any Room

Nov 5, 2018

Good natural lighting is every interior designer’s dream. Nothing quite brightens up a room like the sunlight coming through a window. However, it is not always so easy to bring natural light into a room. Here are a few tips on how you can enhance the natural...

Ways To Make Your Home More Cozy This Fall

Oct 5, 2018

Fall is in the air. It is time to give the air conditioner a break and start thinking of ways to enjoy the cool fall air as it comes and goes over the next few months. At Kaufman by Design we know how important it is to keep every season in mind when it comes to home...

How To Choose Drawer Pulls and Knobs | Kitchen Remodel

Oct 5, 2018

Who knew the success or failure of your kitchen remodel hinged on whether or not you could choose the correct model from several identical drawer pulls. They all open drawers! However, only one will draw together this beautiful, modern Scandinavian theme you’ve...

Getting Started With Your Big Green Egg

Sep 8, 2018

Congrats! The ultimate cooking experience a Big Green Egg has to offer is now available to you and your family at any time. It might have the best flavor and temperature controls, but The Big Green Egg doesn’t start off that way. It starts as an intimidating...

How To Make The Best Flooring Choices For Your Home

Sep 8, 2018

Flooring is an intricate part of the overall design of the room. Interior designers say you should design a room from the floor up. Don’t panic. We’ve got you covered. Find everything you need at Kaufman by Design. Our design experts can help you decide what...

Finding Building Materials and Other Challenges During A Renovation

Aug 19, 2018

Starting a home renovation project is exciting. Once you are in the middle of the project, it is easy to become frustrated. Here are a few frustrations you are likely to run into during a home renovation project and how to get around them. 1. Not knowing which...