Articles by: Home Renovation Concepts Staff

  • Napa Valley Holiday Home

    This brightly lit Napa Valley holiday home of artist and interior designer Martha Angus is surrounded by oak trees and vineyards and features neutral color schemes with pops of bright color, quirky object and contemporary art pieces. Take the tour in this Pottery Barn video:

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  • Ideas for Pool Decking

    When it comes to pool decking, you want to use a material that’s rough and not too slippery. Designer Scott Cohen presents several ideas for pool decking, including stamped concrete, pavers and exposed aggregate, in this video by ConcreteNetwork.com: Five pool decking examples are presented: […]

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  • Classic Bistro Style Kitchen Renovation

    This narrow dated kitchen had an awkwardly shaped island, ceramic flooring and cabinets that did not reach ceiling height. See how the space is transformed into a classic bistro style kitchen in this House & Home video: Features of this renovation include: Updated island designed […]

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  • How to Plant a Vertical Succulent Garden

    An artful display of gorgeous greens could re-frame your whole perspective on gardening. Learn how to build wall frames and plant a vertical succulent garden in this Lowe’s video: The hanging frame is a basic build consisting of a box that holds the dirt and […]

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  • Elegant His-and-Hers Bathroom

    This elegant his-and-hers bathroom with classic elements combines shared and separate spaces. See the design features in this Kohler video: The Kallista tub is a beautiful classic piece that provides the focal point of the bathroom. The “hers” space has a dressing table and personal […]

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  • How to Plant a Vegetable Container Garden

    Growing crops in containers can bring beauty and bounty to your deck or patio. Learn how to plant a vegetable container garden in this Better Homes and Gardens video: You will need a planter and several vegetable and marigold plants for this project. 1. Pick […]

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  • Tips for Creating a More Functional Kitchen

    If your kitchen’s not working, your life is not working. Designer Genevieve Gorder presents tips for creating a more functional kitchen in this HGTV video: Stove, sink and refrigerator need to be in the “golden triangle” configuration so you can get to everything efficiently and […]

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  • Actor’s Open-Concept Toronto Home

    This renovated open-concept home of Canadian film and TV start Yannick Bisson located in Toronto incorporates wood elements, warm colors and fabrics, walnut paneling and sculptural lighting to create a warm inviting atmosphere. Features include a grand entryway, kitchen with giant island, and an upstairs […]

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  • How to Create an Outdoor Basketball Court

    Any plain concrete patio can be turned into a outdoor basketball court. Learn more about coatings, sizing and layout in this video by LandscapingNetwork.com: The basketball court is created by using a rubberized green textured coating that is applied using trowels rather than paint brushes. […]

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