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Choosing The Perfect Kitchen Countertops
Do you have lots of kids with sticky fingers or is it just you and your husband? These are the kinds of issues that you need to explore before you change things up in your kitchen. Sure, those gorgeous white granite countertops look amazing but if there are little ones running around spilling things you [...]
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Visualize your Choices
For most people, it’s hard to take samples of wood, carpeting, stone and paint and truly imagine what a room will look like when it’s done. Understanding that challenge, at O’Krent’s we’ve put together a virtual room designer that does the imagining for you. To begin, choose a room that compares best to whichever room [...]
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Do You Have an Inviting Place to Play?
When the weather outside is cold, it’s nice to have some space that works well for children to play games and entertain each other. A family room can provide enough area for large projects, while still feeling cozy enough for simple card or board games. This room is designed with style and taste. The fireplace [...]
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Make Your House A Holiday Show Home
Walking around a show home is always inspiring, isn’t it? It makes you think that your home should always look so clean, so perfect and well decorated. During the holidays especially, why don’t we take a few ideas from a staged home to make our homes more inviting? A pine cone centerpiece, an evergreen wreath [...]
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Decorating with Large Area Rugs
Decorating with a large area rug can be a smart alternative to installing or replacing wall to wall carpet, or hiding scuffed wood floors, while creating a focal point for a seating area or bed. Large area rugs can range in size from 8′x10′ to room sized rugs. Available in traditional and Oriental styles, contemporary [...]
Beautiful Fire, Beautiful Floor
Would you like your fireplace to integrate with the style of your home? How about redoing your fireplace surround and hearth? You can use tile or stone to add personality. Stone can make a rich addition to a room and your options are virtually unlimited if you choose tile. Both materials are fire-safe, keeping the [...]
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Thanksgiving with Style: Part 1
Would you like to make your home feel like fall for Thanksgiving? Well, with very little cost and a bit of effort, you can turn your home into an inviting autumn environment. Start at home by taking a look at what you already have. Do you have any older pieces or antiques that have dark [...]
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Decorating a Small Bedroom