Tag Archives: Remodel Atlanta

Room of the Day: Guest Suite Welcomes Family and Friends

A freshened-up bedroom and expanded bathroom are as inviting as a suite in a luxurious hotel Becky Harris Creating a welcoming guest suite for her adult son, daughter-in-law, grandchildren and friends was a priority for this homeowner. In one of the two guest bedrooms of this Dallas ranch-style home, interior designer Dona Rosene repurposed existing […]

The Barn Look: Creating a Rustic Feel in Your Contemporary Home

The power of the internet gives every access to many images and looks to what homebuilding is like throughout the country.  At Thomas Lumber, we are constantly looking around trying to find ways we can assist our customers.   One image I keep seeing on our Pinterest page and others is described as the “barn […]

8 Coffered Ceilings That Defy Tradition

Appealing in unexpected ways, these coffered ceilings break from traditional style to suit contemporary and modern interiors Follow Lisa Frederick Fresh out of journalism school, I fell into decorating media and immediately… More » Coffers — dropped beams that crisscross a ceiling in a grid — are a hallmark of traditional interiors. Their appeal lies in […]

Quick Fix: How to Patch a Drywall Hole

Quick Fix: How to Patch a Drywall Hole Dents and dings disappear, leaving your walls looking brand new, with this fix that even a novice can do Follow Meg Padgett Meg is a budget-minded DIY lifestyle blogger at Revamp Homegoods (http://www.revamphomegoods.com)…. More »   Homes, even beautifully designed ones, receive their fair share of abuse over […]

How to Read a Floor Plan

Looking at house plans is almost second nature to some of us.  I grew up with one grandfather who built houses, one who milled lumber for house, and a dad who owned a lumberyard supplying material to builders and DIY’ers.  But this material can be like looking at hieroglyphics to some.  When I found this […]

How to Work With a Remodeler

How to Work With a Remodeler Avoid costly mistakes and get exactly the upgrade you want for your home by working with a professional remodeler Follow Lisa Frederick Lifestyles evolve over time, and so do our homes. Babies are born; kids grow up and leave the nest; aging parents join the household. And even if […]