17 Ways to Design an Easy to Clean Kitchen

Nobody hates cleaning the kitchen more than I do. So when I create a kitchen design or remodel, I’m always looking for ways to make it easier to clean through my design choices. Read on for tips on kitchen layout ideas, appliance selection, and finish choices that all contribute to making a kitchen a snap…

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15 Ways to Design an Easy-Clean Home

Want to minimize your cleaning time? With these easy-clean pointers you will find yourself spending less time cleaning your whole house and more time doing the things you love. These tips will save you time and headaches and will let you more fully enjoy your home. Please contact us if you want to discuss a…

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Wood Countertops for Kitchen|Bath

Wanting to try something new? Wood countertops just may be the right thing for you. Wood can add an immense amount of visual warmth to your home. And with the right kind of sealer, type of wood, and quality of construction used you can enjoy beautiful wood countertops in your kitchen or bathroom. Wonderful Wood…

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Dream Rose Tile, with Sensational Style

Are you as fascinated with mosaic tile as I am? This ideabook is full of luxurious ceramic tiles and amazing mosaics that will have you mesmerized. Please contact us if you want to discuss a project in and around your house.

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The Right Built-ins for Your Fireplace

The fireplace is a huge focal point of many rooms, so you cannot forget about the style of the built-ins that surround it.  This ideabook will help you decide what items to display and how to display them while achieving the perfect amount of storage for your room.

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Charging Stations Lead Tidiness Battle

Are you constantly battling your counter tops for space with miscellaneous cell phone cords and other electrical devices?  Well you are in luck!  Here are some great ideas for charging stations to keep your personal necessities juiced up and ready without making a mess.

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Dream Decks for Lounge Lovers

Looking for a nice place to entertain your guests?  A place to put your feet up and relax on the weekends?  Well check out these inspiring images of dream decks that will show you great ideas in creating an outdoor oasis and will give you a sure case of “the deck effect.”

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Maximize Space in Your Small Bathroom

Finding a place to put your shampoo, hair dryer, soap, and toiletries can be extremely tough in a tiny bathroom.  Find out how to fit everything you need into the confines of the smallest bathrooms without feeling claustrophobic and cluttered. Uncramp Your Small Bathroom Houzz– Kitchen Remodel, Bathroom Remodel and More » Browse Bath Products on…

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Crown Molding: Is It Right for Your Home?

Looking to add character, distinction, or even value to your home? Architecturally, it can be one of the best ways to do so! Crown molding can add a timeless and sophisticated sense of presence to any room. If you need help deciding what style or size is the best for homes ranging from traditional to…

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Great Style Using Stools & Hassocks

Little Miss Muffet sat on her tuffet, but I wonder if it looked as good as any of these? Stools and hassocks — aka “tuffets” if you are writing nursery rhymes — are some of the most versatile pieces of furniture in the house. They are so small, you can slip them in as extra…

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Daring Style: Bedroom and Bath All In One

In lofts and open plan homes, leaving out walls opens up the floor plan and creates a spacious feeling. One trend is to have the bathroom and bedroom completely open to each other. Definitely not an option for the shy! What do you think? Is that going too far in the quest for open space?…

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Pangaea Interior Design’s Brilliant Solution: Curved Sofas

Best purchase ever for my living room was my curved sofa. It provides seating for five,and we don’t have to lean out to see each other past the person between us. Imagine that!  Curved sofa’s provide more then just a comfy conversational seating area though — they can also get you out of some pretty…

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Platform Bed’s for Every Style

You love the clean look of a platform bed except you don’t like the idea of crawling out of bed 12 inches from the floor right? You’re in luck! Well bye-bye box spring, with recent improvements in mattress construction, box springs are not always needed and could become a thing of the past. Platform beds…

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10 Ways to Make Your Neutral Palette Shine

Coming up with a successful color palette for your home interior can be stressful. Because of this, many people default to a neutral color palette only to end up with a lifeless and dull sea of beige! A mix of texture, pattern, quality materials and varying shades all play an important role in designing a neutral colored interior that is soothing…

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Pangaea’s Spin on Powder Rooms that REALLY Perform

The Holiday season is in full swing and with guests pouring through the door, your powder room will seriously be put to the test. Set your powder room up to pamper your guests and see how to spend your party time enjoying yourself instead of refreshing the supplies! Powder Rooms That Really Perform Houzz– Kitchen…

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Pangaea’s thoughts on Art: The Unexpected

What do a pack of dogs, a swimmer and shirts with too much starch have in common? Somehow all of these became unique, artistic and decorative elements in people’s homes. Check out how the unexpected can add fun and show stopping excitement to your home décor. Art: The Unexpected Houzz– Kitchen Remodel, Bathroom Remodel and More» Browse…

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Wall Texture: Beyond Paint & Wallpaper for Creative Wall Treatments

I love to see walls with unique textures! Not a faux finish which just looks textured — but the real deal that you can feel! Check out this collection of inspirational ideas for deeply textured wall treatments using glass, metal, wood, wall coverings, fabric and more. Textured Walls: Inspiration Beyond Paint and Wallpaper Houzz– Kitchen…

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20 Great Transitions in Flooring

Flooring transitions can be tricky in lofts and open plan homes! Where to start and stop each kind of flooring may not have a simple solution when there aren’t clear divisions between living areas. Here are 20 photos of great ideas on ways to transition from one type of flooring to the next in bathrooms,…

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Where to Put the TV When the Wall Won’t Work

Finding a great spot for the TV is a challenge in many homes. For people with open plan homes or lofts with few walls, placing the television can be even tougher. You can float the TV away from the wall if you follow these practical design tips. Where to Put the TV When the Wall…

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Flooring Blurs the Line Between Inside and Outside

If you want to blur the line between inside and outside, check out how your choice of flooring can create a seamless flow from indoor space to outdoors. Whether your flooring is concrete, hardwood, stone or tile, there is a way to extend your perception of space by creating a floor that appears not to…

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Interior Design Tips on Creating Your Own Massage Room

Is there a remodel in your future? Or do you have a spare room and aren’t sure what to do with it? For the ultimate in relaxation and personal indulgence, consider creating your own massage room. Color, scent, sound and amenities combine to create a relaxing environment. What a great way to invest your design…

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