Kitchen Appliance Blooper: Location Makes all the Difference

We recently walked into an architectural review of one of our high rise projects and our eyes were met with this drawing .... Can you spy the strange design flaw?? You got it?? The microwave! You'd have to be 10' tall to be able to use that microwave functionally. We quickly realized how many people (even professionals) forget how important location and function...
Thursday, June 30, 2016 Comments: 0
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A Statement Backsplash takes the Cake: Our latest find!

Backsplashes in a kitchen OR bathroom can really make the world of difference ...  and they don't have to boring! This is a current kitchen remodel we are working on featuring a backsplash that speaks volumes! The Ann Sacks diamond shaped pattern is impeccable and ready to be  installed in this gorgeous home. How can you select the most stunning backsplash?...
Wednesday, June 29, 2016 Comments: 0
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Dare to be Dark

We're all about the LIGHT and BRIGHT kitchens, but every once in a while it might be good to switch it up and step out of your comfort zone! How do you even start to do that? WELL, we are here to tell you how. 1. Go black on the cabinets and white on the walls. This provides enough contrast to bring light into the space and not close in the room. Also, by adding skylights...
Thursday, June 23, 2016 Comments: 0
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Vines and Sweet Summertime

Happy first REAL week of summer! In honor of summer, what are some ways to use natural foliage to create  an atmosphere of sweet summertime. Do you want to spend your summer evenings in a beautiful place? Try adding vines to your porch or pergola to change it up a bit for the season. Houzz recently featured a few of their favorite ways to use vines and these are TCI's...
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 Comments: 0
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Client Project: How we are Incorporating Geometrics in a New Build

Back to the basics here at TCI --  GEOMETRY. Remember when you were sitting in geometry class in high school? Remember the shapes and patterns you learned? Well we are pulling out all the GEOMETRICS in our current design,  in a modern house build. How can you incorporate geometrics in a new construction? 1. Trimwork: Check out these rectangular patterned...
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 Comments: 0
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Pinterest WIN - DIY Clothesline ABC's Hanger

We recently completed this incredible playroom for a couple of brothers that wasn't QUITE complete without the "hideaway" closet nearby. We all see those adorable projects on Pinterest and think... how hard can that be? Tune in to find if we have a Pinterest WIN or a Pinterest FAIL!  DIY: Clothesline ABC Card Hangers  Watch as we convert this small Audio/Visual...
Thursday, June 9, 2016 Comments: 0
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Unique Functions for the "Sore Thumbs" of Design

Columns ....

Columns, Columns, Columns!

Many times in design, there are the necessary items that we may not think are the "key" to design.
But when things such as columns come into play, we like to think of ways to turn these "sore thumbs" into "WOW" factors. 

What can you do about columns?!
SHAPE: Create a new and different shape with the column

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MATERIALS: Use a unique material in a new and different way

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FUNCTIONAL: Turn a column into a functional piece of furniture

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STORAGE: Enlarge the column and use it for unique storage 

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Think outside the box!!
Tuesday, June 7, 2016 Comments: 0
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June Checklist - Our Tips to Get it Checked OFF!

Summer is HERE! And June has arrived, are you ready to make this a great summer? Here are a few tips to get started on the right foot! Reorganize the Kitchen: Move seasonal appliances like ice cream makers or smoothie blenders to the front and create a "snack bar" for the kids home from school. TCI Project Make Space for Summer Crafts: If you provide a dedicated area...
Thursday, June 2, 2016 Comments: 0
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