A Guide to Interior Trim and Molding

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If you want to add molding and trim work to your new construction home (or to customize your current home), but aren’t fully sure of what options you have, this post is for YOU! Incorporating interior trim and molding makes a HUGE custom home design statement! By the end of this post, you’ll feel confident in […]

May

08

Building a Home

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20 Great Places to Shop for Mid-Priced Home Decor Online

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places to shop for home decor

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Have you ever wondered where your favorite home décor bloggers shop for their own homes?! Curious where they find those cute (and unusual) home accents and furniture? Wondering what places to shop for mid-priced home decor online? I’m taking the liberty to put myself in your shoes! I love to find out where my fav […]

May

01

Design + Decorate

6 top chosen kitchen cabinet door styles Bria Hammel Interiors

6 Top Chosen Kitchen Cabinet Door Styles

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6 top chosen kitchen cabinet door styles Bria Hammel Interiors

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Your cabinets are a HUGE decision when building your home! I say this because kitchen cabinets are EXPENSIVE to purchase … and expensive to change later! Below is an overview of the TOP chosen kitchen cabinet door styles so you can better understand your options … and can confidently make a decision on what cabinet […]

Apr

24

Design + Decorate

wallpaper 101

7 New Construction Window Styles Explained

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wallpaper 101

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I know you’re already a bit overwhelmed with all the decisions for your new home build … and now it’s time to pick yet another big (and expensive) item that will directly affect the curb appeal of your home … your WINDOWS! Below is an in-depth overview of the two MOST popular window types (single-hung and […]

Apr

17

Building a Home

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4 Top Used Carpet Fiber Types: Which is Best?

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best carpet fiber types featured

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Are you ready to pick out carpet for your new home (or possibly you’re replacing old carpet)?! Are you confused about what the BEST type of carpet is … or what your options EVEN ARE?! I’ve got you covered, girl! In this post, I’ll give you an overview of the TOP FOUR carpet fiber types […]

Apr

10

Building a Home

How to Choose and Lay a Stair Runner: An Overview

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I am often asked, Do you like having a stair runner? My answer to this question is a resounding YES! If you are on the fence about adding a stair runner or are unsure where to even start, this post is for you! If you are looking for a tutorial on How to Install a […]

Apr

10

Design + Decorate

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I designed my own custom home from the ground up, inside and out. A home that is cozy, comfy, laid out perfectly for the way my family lives, and makes us happy every single day. Oh, and did I mention I did this all without going over budget?! 

Yep, it’s true. I’ve been there, done that, and actually lived through it … and you will too. Pinkie promise!

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I’m Carrie Barker.

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